Run Wild

  • Date Sun 21st June 2026
  • Time 8:30AM EDT
  • Location Louisville, Kentucky
  • Price $32.80
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5 Mile

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exciting Run Wild event happening on Sunday, June 21, 2026, in the picturesque Turkey Run Park located in Louisville, Jefferson! Participants can choose between a challenging five-mile race or a fun three-mile run, both set against the stunning backdrop of wooded trails. This event not only promises a thrilling race experience but also supports a noble causeβ€”proceeds benefit the Second Chances Wildlife Center, a nonprofit dedicated to wildlife rehabilitation and environmental education in the Louisville community.

As runners navigate the scenic course featuring some roots and rocks, they can enjoy the thrill of spotting hidden raccoons along the trail for a chance to win door prizes. Every participant will receive a custom medal and a stylish long sleeve hoodie tech tee, while the top three male and female runners in the five-mile race will earn gift certificates for their outstanding performances. With a water stop midway and delicious snacks provided by Second Chances volunteers after the race, this event encourages a spirit of camaraderie and fun. Remember, it’s a cup-free race, so bring your reusable water bottle to stay hydrated. Join us for a morning filled with adventure, wildlife appreciation, and community spirit!

Organiser's Description

WOOHOO!!! We are so excited to be doing our run in the Parklands again this year! Participants run five (timed with awards) or three (fun run but timed) miles through the beautiful trails of Turkey Run Park (Parklands of Floyd Fork) to benefit Second Chances Wildlife Center. Second Chances is a nonprofit that provides Environmental Education programs to the Louisville area community. They also offer wildlife rehabilitation and safe release of injured and orphaned animals. Race proceeds and additional donations go back to saving our local wildlife. This pays for medicines, cleaning supplies, vet visits, formula, food, etc. Thank you for your support.

Runners receive a custom series medal and long sleeve hoodie tech tee. Car seat covers (keep your sweat to yourself!) available to purchase the day of race. Runners have a chance to meet one of the Second Chances Animal Ambassadors! Non-releasable Educational Animal Ambassadors have lifetime sanctuary at Second Chances. The course is a five miles (or three) of single track, wooded trail through beautiful Turkey Run. Elevation about 600. Starting and ending by Brown Forman Silo, the course is great for beginners and veteran runners alike. There are some roots and rocks, mostly on the first mile. Door prizes and overall awards for top 3 male and female runners (gift certificates) for the FIVE MILE. If the trails are too muddy to run due to rain, we will be on the paved path, which still makes for a lovely run.

Again this year, we have a fun little twist. We will have a few hidden raccoons along the course. If you find one, you can turn it in for a door prize. One per person. Of course if your goal is strictly speed, just wave to the animals as you run past them. We will have other door prizes with a drawing.

A water stop will be located at the midway point on the course. In accordance with our environmental friendly stance, this is a cup free race. Please bring your own reusable cup or water bottle.

A photographer will be there to capture the spirit of the morning. Say cheese!

Plenty of snacks at the end. Second Chances volunteers will be making you some goodies. We plan to have Kentucky Hop Water giving out free hop water. Stay and socialize for a bit. Door prizes at 10AM.

There is a 3 mile FUN run/walk option. This will be timed for your benefit, but no awards.

Packet Pickup: TBA Saturday 2-5PM and race morning starting at 7:45am. $40 (3 mile) $45 (5 mile) registration the morning of race.

Thank you to our sponsor Tippi McTyeire. (Working on a couple others so stay tuned!) Thank you to Bigfoot Timing for supporting us with the best timing in our area! Thank you to the Parklands for hosting us and helping to make this happen!

Races

  • 5 Mile Run

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & Cotton/Poly Blend Soft Long Sleeve Hoodie

    Sun 21st June 2026 (8:30AM EDT)

    $32.80

    Must maintain a 18 minute mile pace to finish before cutoff.
  • 3 Mile Fun Run (Medal, Timed, No Awards)

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & Cotton/Poly Soft Long Sleeve Hoodie

    Sun 21st June 2026 (8:30AM EDT)

    $32.80

    Must maintain and 18 minute mile to finish before we pack up. 3 mile WILL BE TIMED. I can't change the map name below. Course is the same.

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Location

Turkey Run Park, 8703 Stout Rd, Louisville, 40291, KY, United States

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