Louisville H.E.R.O. Run/Walk/Ruck
- Date Sat 30th May 2026
- Time 7:45AM EDT
- Location Louisville, Kentucky
- Price Free - $32.80
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
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Event summary
Join us for the 5th Annual Louisville H.E.R.O. Run/Walk/Ruck on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the University of Louisville Cardinal Track Stadium, located at 2125 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Jefferson. This inspiring event honors our nation's fallen heroes, both those who died in battle and those who have faced the psychological wounds of war. Participants can choose between a 5K or 10K race, with the route taking you around the beautiful University of Louisville campus before finishing back at the stadium.
This family-friendly event promises a day of camaraderie, connection, and community support, with proceeds benefiting Volunteers of America Mid-States and the University of Louisville's Salute to Service Scholarship Fund. Early bird registration is available until December 31, 2025, with special pricing for military and veterans. Plus, all finishers will receive a unique custom medal to commemorate their achievement! Don’t miss this chance to support veteran-driven charities while enjoying a fulfilling day outdoors.
This family-friendly event promises a day of camaraderie, connection, and community support, with proceeds benefiting Volunteers of America Mid-States and the University of Louisville's Salute to Service Scholarship Fund. Early bird registration is available until December 31, 2025, with special pricing for military and veterans. Plus, all finishers will receive a unique custom medal to commemorate their achievement! Don’t miss this chance to support veteran-driven charities while enjoying a fulfilling day outdoors.
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. $2.50 Fee & Commemorative Medal
Sat 30th May 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$27.50
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H.E.R.O 10K Run/Ruck
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Commemorative Medal
Sat 30th May 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$27.50
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H.E.R.O Kids 8 & Under FREE 100 Meter Fun Run
Sat 30th May 2026 (7:45AM EDT)
Free
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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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