Run Wild

  • Date Sun 21st June 2026
  • Time 8:30AM EDT
  • Location Louisville, Kentucky
  • Price $43.40
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5 Mile

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Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of running and wildlife appreciation at the Run Wild event on Sunday, June 21, 2026, in the scenic Turkey Run Park of Louisville, Jefferson. This exciting race offers participants the chance to choose between a timed 5-mile course or a fun timed 3-mile run, all while supporting the vital work of the Second Chances Wildlife Center. As you navigate the beautiful single track trails, you’ll enjoy the sights and sounds of nature, with a course designed for both beginners and seasoned runners alike.

All proceeds from the race will benefit Second Chances, a nonprofit dedicated to wildlife rehabilitation and environmental education in the Louisville area. Runners will receive a custom series medal and a stylish long sleeve hoodie tech tee, along with the opportunity to snag door prizes and even meet some of the center’s animal ambassadors! Don't miss the chance to discover hidden raccoons along the course for additional prizes. With a cup-free policy promoting sustainability, be sure to bring your reusable water bottle to stay hydrated. Join us for a fantastic day filled with running, community spirit, and delicious snacks, all while making a difference for local wildlife!

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!) and buffs 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 (Ken Combs 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. Kentucky Hop Water will be 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: Ken Combs Running Store 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 sponsors Republic Bank, Tippi McTyeire, Ken Combs Running Store. and Kentucky Hop Water. 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. $3.40 Fee & Cotton/Poly Blend Soft Long Sleeve Hoodie

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

    $43.40

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

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & Cotton/Poly Soft Long Sleeve Hoodie

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

    $43.40

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

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