Louisville H.E.R.O. Run/Walk/Ruck
- Date Sat 30th May 2026 - Sat 13th June 2026
- Time 7:45AM EDT
- Location Virtual Event
- Price Free - $32.80
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready for an inspiring and uplifting experience at the 5th Annual Louisville H.E.R.O. Run/Walk/Ruck on Saturday, May 30, 2026, held at the University of Louisville's Cardinal Track Stadium in Jefferson, Louisville. This heartfelt event honors the sacrifices of our fallen heroes, both in battle and at home, while fostering a sense of community and support for veterans. Participants can choose between a 5K or 10K race, with both routes showcasing the beautiful University of Louisville campus before finishing on the track.
Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, connection, and purpose, as proceeds from this event benefit Volunteers of America Mid-States and the University of Louisville's Salute to Service Scholarship Fund. Don’t miss out on the chance to earn a unique finisher's medal and enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere, including a FREE 100-meter fun run for kids 8 and under. Registration is open now, with early bird pricing available until December 31, 2025. Come together to celebrate and support our veterans—your participation makes a difference!
Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, connection, and purpose, as proceeds from this event benefit Volunteers of America Mid-States and the University of Louisville's Salute to Service Scholarship Fund. Don’t miss out on the chance to earn a unique finisher's medal and enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere, including a FREE 100-meter fun run for kids 8 and under. Registration is open now, with early bird pricing available until December 31, 2025. Come together to celebrate and support our veterans—your participation makes a difference!
Organiser's Description
OUR NATION OWES A DEBT TO ITS FALLEN HEROES THAT WE CAN NEVER FULLY REPAY"
The 5th 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 30, 2026 for a day of camaraderie and connection. Proceeds will benefit 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.
REGISTRATION
Early Bird Pricing until December 31, 2025: $20 for Military/Veterans, $25 for civilians
After January 1, 2026: $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 29, 2026 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.
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 5th 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 30, 2026 for a day of camaraderie and connection. Proceeds will benefit 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.
REGISTRATION
Early Bird Pricing until December 31, 2025: $20 for Military/Veterans, $25 for civilians
After January 1, 2026: $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 29, 2026 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.
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 30th May 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$32.80
CLOSED -
H.E.R.O 10K Run/Ruck
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Commemorative Medal
Sat 30th May 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$32.80
CLOSED -
H.E.R.O Kids 8 & Under FREE 100 Meter Fun Run
Sat 30th May 2026 (7:45AM EDT)
Free
CLOSED -
H.E.R.O VIRTUAL Run/Walk/Ruck
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Commemorative Medal
$32.80
This is a virtual event only.
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