Louisville H.E.R.O. Run/Walk/Ruck
- Date Sat 31st May 2025
- Time 7:45AM EDT
- Location Louisville, Kentucky
- Price Free - $32.80
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready for an inspiring day of remembrance and community at the 4th Annual Louisville H.E.R.O. Run/Walk/Ruck on Saturday, May 31, 2025! Taking place at the University of Louisville Cardinal Track Stadium in Jefferson, this event honors our fallen heroes and raises funds for worthy causes supporting veterans. Participants can choose between a scenic 5K and a brand-new 10K route, which winds through the beautiful campus and finishes on the track.
Join fellow runners, walkers, and ruckers as we come together to support Volunteers of America Mid-States and the University of Louisville’s Salute to Service Scholarship Fund. With registration fees starting at just $25 for military and veterans, and $30 for civilians, this family-friendly event also features a free 100-meter fun run for kids 8 and under. Plus, all finishers will receive a unique custom medal, and additional awards will be presented to top finishers in both the 5K and 10K categories. Don't miss out on this chance to celebrate and honor those who have served, while enjoying a day filled with camaraderie and community spirit!
Join fellow runners, walkers, and ruckers as we come together to support Volunteers of America Mid-States and the University of Louisville’s Salute to Service Scholarship Fund. With registration fees starting at just $25 for military and veterans, and $30 for civilians, this family-friendly event also features a free 100-meter fun run for kids 8 and under. Plus, all finishers will receive a unique custom medal, and additional awards will be presented to top finishers in both the 5K and 10K categories. Don't miss out on this chance to celebrate and honor those who have served, while enjoying a day filled with camaraderie and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
OUR NATION OWES A DEBT TO ITS FALLEN HEROES THAT WE CAN NEVER FULLY REPAY"
The 4th Annual Louisville Honor Earned, Remembrance Owed (H.E.R.O.) Run/Walk/Ruck honors those who died in battle and those we lost at home to the psychological wounds of war. Join us on Saturday, May 31, 2025 for a day of camaraderie and connection. Proceeds will benefit our new charity partner, Volunteers of America Mid-States, as well as the University of Louisville's Salute to Service Scholarship Fund.
Join us to support great Veteran driven charities, learn more about local Veteran organizations, and take home a unique finisher's medal.
The Louisville H.E.R.O. Run/Walk/Ruck is a family friendly event, and will once again take place at the University of Louisville Cardinal Track Stadium, 2125 South Floyd Street in Louisville. The route will leave the track and field stadium, take participants around the beautiful University of Louisville campus, and finish on the track.
*NEW 10K OPTION FOR 2025* - WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE A NEW 10K ROUTE OPTION AT NO ADDITIONAL COST! CLICK ON THE COURSE MAP BELOW FOR MORE INFO.
REGISTRATION
$25 for Military/Veterans, $30 for civilians
Kids 8 and under can also choose to run our FREE 100-meter fun run.__
RACE AMBASSADORS
Recruit 5 friends and family to register, and get your race registration refunded! Details will be included in your confirmation email after you sign up.
PACKET PICKUP
Packet pickup will be Friday, May 30, 2025 at Mission BBQ, 4607 Shelbyville Road, Louisville, KY 40207, from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. Race day packet pickup and registration will be from 7:00am to 7:45am at Cardinal Track Stadium. Participants are STRONGLY encouraged to pick up their race packets / swag bags on Friday
AWARDS
All 5K and 10K finishers will receive a beautiful custom medal to add to their race collection.
Additional awards for top civilian and Veteran male and female finishers for both the 5K and 10K distances.
*BACK FOR 2025* - WE ARE EXCITED TO BRING BACK AGE GROUP AWARDS!
COURSE MAP
HTTPS://WWW.MAPMYRUN.COM/ROUTES/VIEW/5796686524 [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5796686524] (5K)
10K RUNNERS WILL COMPLETE THE 5K COURSE TWICE.
The 4th Annual Louisville Honor Earned, Remembrance Owed (H.E.R.O.) Run/Walk/Ruck honors those who died in battle and those we lost at home to the psychological wounds of war. Join us on Saturday, May 31, 2025 for a day of camaraderie and connection. Proceeds will benefit our new charity partner, Volunteers of America Mid-States, as well as the University of Louisville's Salute to Service Scholarship Fund.
Join us to support great Veteran driven charities, learn more about local Veteran organizations, and take home a unique finisher's medal.
The Louisville H.E.R.O. Run/Walk/Ruck is a family friendly event, and will once again take place at the University of Louisville Cardinal Track Stadium, 2125 South Floyd Street in Louisville. The route will leave the track and field stadium, take participants around the beautiful University of Louisville campus, and finish on the track.
*NEW 10K OPTION FOR 2025* - WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE A NEW 10K ROUTE OPTION AT NO ADDITIONAL COST! CLICK ON THE COURSE MAP BELOW FOR MORE INFO.
REGISTRATION
$25 for Military/Veterans, $30 for civilians
Kids 8 and under can also choose to run our FREE 100-meter fun run.__
RACE AMBASSADORS
Recruit 5 friends and family to register, and get your race registration refunded! Details will be included in your confirmation email after you sign up.
PACKET PICKUP
Packet pickup will be Friday, May 30, 2025 at Mission BBQ, 4607 Shelbyville Road, Louisville, KY 40207, from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. Race day packet pickup and registration will be from 7:00am to 7:45am at Cardinal Track Stadium. Participants are STRONGLY encouraged to pick up their race packets / swag bags on Friday
AWARDS
All 5K and 10K finishers will receive a beautiful custom medal to add to their race collection.
Additional awards for top civilian and Veteran male and female finishers for both the 5K and 10K distances.
*BACK FOR 2025* - WE ARE EXCITED TO BRING BACK AGE GROUP AWARDS!
COURSE MAP
HTTPS://WWW.MAPMYRUN.COM/ROUTES/VIEW/5796686524 [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5796686524] (5K)
10K RUNNERS WILL COMPLETE THE 5K COURSE TWICE.
Races
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H.E.R.O. 5K Run/Walk/Ruck
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Commemorative Medal
Sat 31st May 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$32.80
CLOSED -
H.E.R.O 10K Run/Ruck
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Commemorative Medal
Sat 31st May 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$32.80
CLOSED -
H.E.R.O Kids 8 & Under FREE 100 Meter Fun Run
Sat 31st May 2025 (7:45AM EDT)
Free
CLOSED -
H.E.R.O VIRTUAL Run/Walk/Ruck
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Commemorative Medal
$32.80
CLOSEDThis is a virtual event only.
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