Kicking Butt 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 29th August 2026
- Time 7:40AM EDT
- Location Louisville, Kentucky
- Price Free - $38.75
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and don your superhero capes for the Kicking Butt 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, August 29th, 2026! Taking place at the picturesque Waterfront Park in Louisville, Jefferson, this vibrant event is all about coming together to fight colon cancer while having a blast. Participants can choose to challenge themselves with a 5K run or enjoy a leisurely 1-mile fun walk, making it a perfect outing for families, friends, and even your four-legged companions.
The day kicks off with a free Kid's Dash (1/4 mile) at 7:40 AM, followed by the main race at 8:00 AM. Expect a scenic paved route, commemorative race shirts, and plenty of family-friendly activities, including games and prizes for the best-dressed superhero dogs! With chip timing, overall and age group awards, and a chance to support a great cause, this event promises to be a memorable experience for everyone involved. Mark your calendars and join us in making a difference while having fun at the Kicking Butt 5K!
The day kicks off with a free Kid's Dash (1/4 mile) at 7:40 AM, followed by the main race at 8:00 AM. Expect a scenic paved route, commemorative race shirts, and plenty of family-friendly activities, including games and prizes for the best-dressed superhero dogs! With chip timing, overall and age group awards, and a chance to support a great cause, this event promises to be a memorable experience for everyone involved. Mark your calendars and join us in making a difference while having fun at the Kicking Butt 5K!
Organiser's Description
MISSION: FINISH LINE FOR YOUR BEHIND
COME DRESSED AS YOUR FAVORITE SUPERHERO TO HELP AVENGE COLON CANCER. CAPES ENCOURAGED, COURAGE REQUIRED. WE WILL HAVE SEVERAL FAMILY-FRIENDLY GAMES, AND PLEASE BRING YOUR FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS. PLEASE REGISTER YOUR KIDS AND INDICATE IF THEY WOULD LIKE A CAPE.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29TH, 2026, AT 8:00 AM AT WATERFRONT PARK IN LOUISVILLE
RACE FEATURES:
* SCENIC PAVED ROUTE AT WATERFRONT PARK IN DOWNTOWN LOUISVILLE
* COMMEMORATIVE RACE SHIRTS
* FAMILY-FRIENDLY GAMES FOR KIDS
* "DAISY" BEST DRESSED SUPERHERO DOG AWARD
* 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 28TH, from 12PM-6 PM 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 6:15-7:45 am at Waterfront Park.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
* 7:00AM PACKET PICKUP & 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 7:40 am. Adventure packets will be available for purchase when registering. Please register your kids.
DAISY AWARD: This is a best-dressed dog award in honor of Meredith Potthast. Costumes will be superhero themed.
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, 70-79 and 80+
5K ROUTE MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2030252]
1 MILE FUN WALK ROUTE MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2035897]
-Colon cancer is the #1 cancer killer in 2049-year-olds
-New legislation has been passed in Kentucky that makes it easier to be screened. https://kyma.org/from-cancer-detection-to-prevention-the-promise-of-krs-304-17a-257/
-Let's support our survivors
COME DRESSED AS YOUR FAVORITE SUPERHERO TO HELP AVENGE COLON CANCER. CAPES ENCOURAGED, COURAGE REQUIRED. WE WILL HAVE SEVERAL FAMILY-FRIENDLY GAMES, AND PLEASE BRING YOUR FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS. PLEASE REGISTER YOUR KIDS AND INDICATE IF THEY WOULD LIKE A CAPE.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29TH, 2026, AT 8:00 AM AT WATERFRONT PARK IN LOUISVILLE
RACE FEATURES:
* SCENIC PAVED ROUTE AT WATERFRONT PARK IN DOWNTOWN LOUISVILLE
* COMMEMORATIVE RACE SHIRTS
* FAMILY-FRIENDLY GAMES FOR KIDS
* "DAISY" BEST DRESSED SUPERHERO DOG AWARD
* 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 28TH, from 12PM-6 PM 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 6:15-7:45 am at Waterfront Park.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
* 7:00AM PACKET PICKUP & 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 7:40 am. Adventure packets will be available for purchase when registering. Please register your kids.
DAISY AWARD: This is a best-dressed dog award in honor of Meredith Potthast. Costumes will be superhero themed.
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, 70-79 and 80+
5K ROUTE MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2030252]
1 MILE FUN WALK ROUTE MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2035897]
-Colon cancer is the #1 cancer killer in 2049-year-olds
-New legislation has been passed in Kentucky that makes it easier to be screened. https://kyma.org/from-cancer-detection-to-prevention-the-promise-of-krs-304-17a-257/
-Let's support our survivors
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 29th August 2026 (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 29th August 2026 (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 29th August 2026 (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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