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
Join the fight against cancer at the Kicking Butt 5K Run/Walk in beautiful Louisville, Kentucky, on Saturday, August 29th, 2026! This uplifting event kicks off at 8:00 AM at Waterfront Park and features a scenic paved route perfect for both seasoned runners and casual walkers. Participants can choose between a 5K race or a 1-mile fun walk, while kids can enjoy a FREE 1/4 mile dash.
The Kicking Butt 5K aims to raise awareness about colon cancer, the leading cancer killer among 20 to 49-year-olds, and celebrate the new legislation in Kentucky that improves access to screenings. Enjoy commemorative race shirts, free race photos, and exciting awards, including the "Daisy" Best Dressed Dog award! Don't miss out on this opportunity to support survivors and contribute to a worthy cause while having a blast with family and friends. Be part of this inspiring day and help us kick cancer in the butt!
The Kicking Butt 5K aims to raise awareness about colon cancer, the leading cancer killer among 20 to 49-year-olds, and celebrate the new legislation in Kentucky that improves access to screenings. Enjoy commemorative race shirts, free race photos, and exciting awards, including the "Daisy" Best Dressed Dog award! Don't miss out on this opportunity to support survivors and contribute to a worthy cause while having a blast with family and friends. Be part of this inspiring day and help us kick cancer in the butt!
Organiser's Description
COME RUN/WALK AND HELP US KICK CANCER IN THE BUTT!
-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/ [https://kyma.org/from-cancer-detection-to-prevention-the-promise-of-krs-304-17a-257/]
-LET'S SUPPORT OUR SURVIVORS
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29TH, 2026, 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
* 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
* 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, 70-79 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/ [https://kyma.org/from-cancer-detection-to-prevention-the-promise-of-krs-304-17a-257/]
-LET'S SUPPORT OUR SURVIVORS
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29TH, 2026, 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
* 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
* 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, 70-79 and 80+
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 29th August 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$33.25
OPENS 04 MAYA 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
OPENS 04 MAYAn 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
OPENS 04 MAYA 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
OPENS 04 MAYIf 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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