Run Wild
- Date Sun 21st June 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Louisville, Kentucky
- Price $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5 Mile
Event summary
As you navigate the beautiful wooded trails, you might even spot one of the adorable Animal Ambassadors! The course offers a great mix for both beginners and seasoned runners, with some roots and rocks to keep things interesting. Plus, there are exciting door prizes and awards for the top three male and female finishers in the five-mile race. Don't forget to bring your reusable cup for hydration as this is a cup-free event, emphasizing our commitment to the environment. After crossing the finish line, enjoy delicious snacks and socialize with fellow participants while celebrating a great cause. Registration is $40 for the three-mile fun run and $45 for the five-mile race, so mark your calendars and join us for a memorable day in support of local wildlife!
Organiser's Description
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 sponsors Republic Bank, Tippi McTyeire, 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
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5 Mile Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Cotton/Poly Blend Soft Long Sleeve Hoodie
Sun 21st June 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$38.10
Must maintain a 18 minute mile pace to finish before cutoff. -
3 Mile Fun Run (Medal, Timed, No Awards)
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Cotton/Poly Soft Long Sleeve Hoodie
Sun 21st June 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$38.10
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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