The Big Run 5K
- Date Wed 4th June 2025 - Wed 11th June 2025
- Time 6:00PM EDT
- Location Louisville, Kentucky
- Price Free - $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join the excitement at The Big Run 5K, a vibrant celebration of Global Running Day taking place from June 4 to June 11, 2025, in the picturesque Waterfront Park of Louisville, Jefferson. Kick off the festivities on Wednesday, June 4, at 6:30 PM, where runners of all levels can participate in this thrilling 5K race. Whether you’re tackling your first 5K or are a seasoned veteran, this event promises camaraderie, accomplishment, and a chance to challenge your personal best.
Before the main event, kids can join the fun at 6:00 PM with a free, untimed Kids Dash, ensuring everyone enjoys a memorable day filled with running and community spirit. All finishers will be awarded a coveted medal and a participant T-shirt, with shirts guaranteed for early registrants by May 17! Plus, you’ll have the chance to support Girls on the Run Kentuckiana, an inspiring local organization empowering girls through running. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to celebrate your love for running and connect with fellow enthusiasts!
Before the main event, kids can join the fun at 6:00 PM with a free, untimed Kids Dash, ensuring everyone enjoys a memorable day filled with running and community spirit. All finishers will be awarded a coveted medal and a participant T-shirt, with shirts guaranteed for early registrants by May 17! Plus, you’ll have the chance to support Girls on the Run Kentuckiana, an inspiring local organization empowering girls through running. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to celebrate your love for running and connect with fellow enthusiasts!
Organiser's Description
Global Running Day celebrates what makes running so specialcamaraderie and friendship, endorphins and accomplishment, and the chance to challenge your personal limits. Whether its you first 5K or your fiftieth, we invite you to join us to celebrate The Big Run at Waterfront Park on Wednesday, June 4 at 6:30 pm. The race will be managed and timed by River City Races, with awards and prizes for top finishers. Additionally, all finishers will receive a finisher's medal and a participant T-shirt (shirts guaranteed for everyone who registers by May 17)!
At 6:00 pm, we invite all kids to join us for a short Kids Dash untimed fun dash run/walk taking place at the Start/Finish. This is free for children and all participants get a finisher's medal!
We are excited to once again partner with Girls on the Run Kentuckiana [https://www.gotrkentuckiana.org/#]. Through the registration process, you'll have the opportunity to donate to this local organization that works to inspire all girls to build their confidence, kindness and decision making skills.
Stay connected:
* Find community at your local Fleet Feet [https://www.fleetfeet.com/s/louisville/]
* Sign up for our newsletters and join the Fleet Feet Rewards Program [https://www.fleetfeet.com/rewards] and Strava Club [https://www.strava.com/clubs/fleet-feet-run-club]
* Follow Fleet Feet Louisville on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/FleetFeetLouisville] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/fleetfeetlouisville/], and subscribe to our YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC029CQxPO_w-ENYRuhK1Q_g]
At 6:00 pm, we invite all kids to join us for a short Kids Dash untimed fun dash run/walk taking place at the Start/Finish. This is free for children and all participants get a finisher's medal!
We are excited to once again partner with Girls on the Run Kentuckiana [https://www.gotrkentuckiana.org/#]. Through the registration process, you'll have the opportunity to donate to this local organization that works to inspire all girls to build their confidence, kindness and decision making skills.
Stay connected:
* Find community at your local Fleet Feet [https://www.fleetfeet.com/s/louisville/]
* Sign up for our newsletters and join the Fleet Feet Rewards Program [https://www.fleetfeet.com/rewards] and Strava Club [https://www.strava.com/clubs/fleet-feet-run-club]
* Follow Fleet Feet Louisville on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/FleetFeetLouisville] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/fleetfeetlouisville/], and subscribe to our YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC029CQxPO_w-ENYRuhK1Q_g]
Races
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The Big Run 5K
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Wed 4th June 2025 (6:30PM EDT)
$32.80
IN-PERSON FUN RUN EVENT DETAILS The in-person The Big Run run/walk will take place on Global Running Day, June 5, at The Big Four Lawn. The course distance is a 5k and the run/walk begins at 6:30pm. -
The Big Run Kids Dash
Wed 4th June 2025 (6:00PM EDT)
Free
At 6:00 pm, we invite all kids to join us for a short Kids Dash untimed fun dash run/walk taking place at the Start/Finish. This is free for children and all participants get a finisher's medal! -
The Big Run 5k Virtual
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
$32.80
A virtual race can be completed on your own, at your own location. You will then be able to submit your virtual results from Wednesday, June 4th until midnight, Wednesday, June 11th. Pickup your packet (or have a friend) on Tuesday, June 3rd at Fleet Feet, 117 Breckinridge Ln.
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