Kicking Butt 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 2nd August 2025
- Time 7:40AM EDT
- Location Louisville, Kentucky
- Price Free - $38.75
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant Kicking Butt 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, August 2nd, 2025, at Waterfront Park in Louisville, Jefferson! This exciting event not only promotes fitness but also raises awareness about colorectal cancer, which is increasingly affecting younger populations. The day kicks off at 8:00 AM with a scenic, paved 5K route, and a fun 1-mile walk for those looking to enjoy a leisurely stroll. Participants can also look forward to a Free Kid's Dash (1/4 mile) at 7:40 AM, ensuring that the entire family can join in on the fun!
In addition to the race, there will be an inspiring keynote address by young onset survivor Rep. Amy Neighbors, who will share valuable insights on the importance of early detection and awareness. With exciting features like commemorative race shirts, chip timing, and awards for top fundraising teams, this event promises to be both fun and impactful. Don’t miss out on the chance to support colorectal cancer survivors while enjoying a day filled with community spirit and healthy activities!
In addition to the race, there will be an inspiring keynote address by young onset survivor Rep. Amy Neighbors, who will share valuable insights on the importance of early detection and awareness. With exciting features like commemorative race shirts, chip timing, and awards for top fundraising teams, this event promises to be both fun and impactful. Don’t miss out on the chance to support colorectal cancer survivors while enjoying a day filled with community spirit and healthy activities!
Organiser's Description
KICKING BUTT 5K WITH KEYNOTE SPEAKER CHRISTOPHER 2X
-BY 2030 COLORECTAL CANCER WILL BE THE #1 CANCER KILLER IN 2049-YEAR-OLDS
-RECTAL CANCER IS MORE COMMON IN YOUNGER PATIENTS
-EARLY AGE ONSET COLON CANCER IS ON THE RISE, AND WE ARE SPREADING AWARENESS
-GATHER YOUR FAMILY HISTORY OF CANCER AND POLYPS
-IF YOU ARE HAVING SYMPTOMS PLEASE TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR
-LET'S SUPPORT OUR SURVIVORS
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2ND, 2025, AT 8:00AM AT WATERFRONT PARK IN LOUISVILLE
RACE FEATURES:
* SCENIC PAVED ROUTE AT WATERFRONT PARK IN DOWNTOWN LOUISVILLE
* COMMEMORATIVE RACE SHIRTS
* "DAISY" BEST DRESSED DOG AWARD
* KEYNOTE SPEAKER AND YOUNG ONSET SURVIVOR, REP. AMY NEIGHBORS
* FREE RACE PHOTOS
* CHIP TIMING BY RACERISE
* TEAMS
* OVERALL & AGE GROUP AWARDS
* FREE KIDS DASH (1/4 MILE)
* PRIZES FOR OUR TOP FUNDRAISING TEAMS
PACKET PICKUP Our packet pickup will be held on FRIDAY, AUGUST 1ST from 11AM-6PM IN FRONT OF OUR OFFICE.
PREVENTION PROJECT (Address: 1640 Lyndon Farm Ct #108, Louisville, KY 40223). Foundation For A healthy Kentucky Building
We will also have race morning packet pickup from 6:15-7:45am at Waterfront Park.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
* 6:15AM PACKET PICKUP OPENS
* 7:00AM HEALTHY VILLAGE OPENS
* 7:40AM KIDS 1/4 MILE DASH (AGES 9 AND UNDER)
* 7:50AM PRERACE PROGRAM
* 8:00AM KICKING BUTT 5K RACE START
* 8:02AM 1 MILE FUN WALK STARTS
* 9:00AM 5K & FUNDRAISING AWARDS CEREMONY
KID'S DASH We'll have a FREE Kid's Dash (1/4 mile distance) at 7:40am. All kids will receive a participation medal but there will be no timing or awards for the Kid's Dash. Kid's can join their parents in the 1 Mile fun walk or 5K but they will not receive a bib, shirt or be chip timed.
DAISY AWARD: This is a best dressed dog award in honor of Meredith Potthast.
5K RACE AWARDS Top 3 M/F Overall and Top 3 M/F in the following age groups: 0-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
5K ROUTE MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2030252]
1 MILE FUN WALK ROUTE MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2035897]
-BY 2030 COLORECTAL CANCER WILL BE THE #1 CANCER KILLER IN 2049-YEAR-OLDS
-RECTAL CANCER IS MORE COMMON IN YOUNGER PATIENTS
-EARLY AGE ONSET COLON CANCER IS ON THE RISE, AND WE ARE SPREADING AWARENESS
-GATHER YOUR FAMILY HISTORY OF CANCER AND POLYPS
-IF YOU ARE HAVING SYMPTOMS PLEASE TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR
-LET'S SUPPORT OUR SURVIVORS
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2ND, 2025, AT 8:00AM AT WATERFRONT PARK IN LOUISVILLE
RACE FEATURES:
* SCENIC PAVED ROUTE AT WATERFRONT PARK IN DOWNTOWN LOUISVILLE
* COMMEMORATIVE RACE SHIRTS
* "DAISY" BEST DRESSED DOG AWARD
* KEYNOTE SPEAKER AND YOUNG ONSET SURVIVOR, REP. AMY NEIGHBORS
* FREE RACE PHOTOS
* CHIP TIMING BY RACERISE
* TEAMS
* OVERALL & AGE GROUP AWARDS
* FREE KIDS DASH (1/4 MILE)
* PRIZES FOR OUR TOP FUNDRAISING TEAMS
PACKET PICKUP Our packet pickup will be held on FRIDAY, AUGUST 1ST from 11AM-6PM IN FRONT OF OUR OFFICE.
PREVENTION PROJECT (Address: 1640 Lyndon Farm Ct #108, Louisville, KY 40223). Foundation For A healthy Kentucky Building
We will also have race morning packet pickup from 6:15-7:45am at Waterfront Park.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
* 6:15AM PACKET PICKUP OPENS
* 7:00AM HEALTHY VILLAGE OPENS
* 7:40AM KIDS 1/4 MILE DASH (AGES 9 AND UNDER)
* 7:50AM PRERACE PROGRAM
* 8:00AM KICKING BUTT 5K RACE START
* 8:02AM 1 MILE FUN WALK STARTS
* 9:00AM 5K & FUNDRAISING AWARDS CEREMONY
KID'S DASH We'll have a FREE Kid's Dash (1/4 mile distance) at 7:40am. All kids will receive a participation medal but there will be no timing or awards for the Kid's Dash. Kid's can join their parents in the 1 Mile fun walk or 5K but they will not receive a bib, shirt or be chip timed.
DAISY AWARD: This is a best dressed dog award in honor of Meredith Potthast.
5K RACE AWARDS Top 3 M/F Overall and Top 3 M/F in the following age groups: 0-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
5K ROUTE MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2030252]
1 MILE FUN WALK ROUTE MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2035897]
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd August 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$33.25
A chip timed 5K (3.1 Miles) Run/Walk on paved park trails. Awards for Overall Top 3 M/F and Age Groups. Walkers, strollers and dogs on fixed length leashes welcomed. -
1 Mile Walk
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd August 2025 (8:02AM EDT)
$33.25
An untimed 1 Mile Walk on paved surfaces. There are no awards for this event. Race will start about 2-3 minutes after the 5K race starts. Walkers welcomed! -
FREE Kid's Dash
Sat 2nd August 2025 (7:40AM EDT)
Free
A fun, untimed 1/4 mile fun run/walk for kids ages 9 and under. This is a FREE event. Participating children will receive a participation medal but there will be no shirts, bibs or awards for this event. You should register your child so we have a good head count. -
Virtual Runner/Walker
Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt
$38.75
If you can't join us in person you can still help our life saving cause. Sign up as a virtual runner/walker and you can run/walk your own "Kicking Butt 5K" on your own schedule and hometown. We'll mail you your race packet/shirt unless you are able to pick up locally. The extra cost helps with mailing fees.
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