The Heartland Hustle 5k/10k/Half Marathon
- Date Sat 21st March 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Elizabethtown, Kentucky
- Price $27.50 - $69.90
- Races 3 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running and community spirit at The Heartland Hustle, taking place on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the picturesque Freeman Lake Park in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. This vibrant event invites runners and walkers of all ages and skill levels to participate in a 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon, all while enjoying the scenic trails surrounding the lake. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or simply looking to enjoy a fun morning outdoors with family and friends, The Heartland Hustle promises a rewarding race-day experience.
With packet pickup starting at 7:00 AM, participants can expect high-quality finishers' medals and live race results. Plus, the event is designed to be family-friendly, welcoming strollers and leashed pets along the course. Best of all, your participation supports youth athletics in Central Kentucky, making this event a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a great cause while staying active. Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of a community-centered event where competition and camaraderie come together. Register early to secure the best rates and ensure you receive your race swag!
With packet pickup starting at 7:00 AM, participants can expect high-quality finishers' medals and live race results. Plus, the event is designed to be family-friendly, welcoming strollers and leashed pets along the course. Best of all, your participation supports youth athletics in Central Kentucky, making this event a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a great cause while staying active. Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of a community-centered event where competition and camaraderie come together. Register early to secure the best rates and ensure you receive your race swag!
Organiser's Description
CENTRAL KENTUCKY ATHLETICS PRESENTS: THE HEARTLAND HUSTLE
JOIN US FOR THE HEARTLAND HUSTLE, A PREMIER RUNNING EVENT FEATURING 5K, 10K, AND HALF MARATHON DISTANCES ALONG THE SCENIC TRAILS OF FREEMAN LAKE IN ELIZABETHTOWN, KENTUCKY. OPEN TO RUNNERS AND WALKERS OF ALL AGES AND EXPERIENCE LEVELS, THIS EVENT OFFERS A WELCOMING, COMMUNITY-CENTERED ATMOSPHERE WHILE PROMOTING HEALTHY, ACTIVE LIFESTYLES.
WHETHER YOU'RE AIMING FOR A PERSONAL BEST OR SIMPLY ENJOYING A MORNING OUTDOORS WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY, THE HEARTLAND HUSTLE DELIVERS A REWARDING RACE-DAY EXPERIENCE ALL IN SUPPORT OF YOUTH ATHLETICS IN CENTRAL KENTUCKY.
EVENT DETAILS:
DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2026
LOCATION: FREEMAN LAKE PARK, ELIZABETHTOWN, KY
START/FINISH: LIONS CLUB PAVILION (ADJACENT TO THE NEW PLAYGROUND)
PARK ACCESS: PLEASE USE THE OLD FREEMAN LAKE PARK ENTRANCE FOR THE BEST ACCESS TO RACE STAGING.
PACKET PICKUP: BEGINS AT 7:00 AM ON RACE MORNING
RACE OPTIONS:
5K
10K
HALF MARATHON
STROLLERS ARE WELCOME, AND LEASHED (NON-RETRACTABLE) PETS ARE PERMITTED ON THE COURSE. THE EVENT IS DESIGNED TO BE FAMILY-FRIENDLY AND INCLUSIVE.
PARTICIPANT PERKS:
HIGH-QUALITY FINISHERS MEDAL
PROFESSIONALLY TIMED RACE WITH RESULTS POSTED LIVE
SUPPORT A GREAT CAUSE
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT CENTRAL KENTUCKY ATHLETICS AND ITS MISSION TO DEVELOP AND SUPPORT YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS ACROSS THE REGION.
REGISTRATION & PRICING:
5K: $25 (EARLY BIRD THROUGH 1/22/26) - REGULAR RATE: $35
10K: $35 (EARLY BIRD THROUGH 1/22/26)- REGULAR RATE: $45
HALF MARATHON: $65 (EARLY BIRD THROUGH 1/22/26)- REGULAR RATE: $75
REGISTER EARLY TO SECURE THE BEST RATES AND GUARANTEE YOUR RACE SWAG!
JOIN US
EXPERIENCE THE HEARTLAND HUSTLEWHERE COMMUNITY, COMPETITION, AND CAUSE COME TOGETHER. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT THE START LINE!
JOIN US FOR THE HEARTLAND HUSTLE, A PREMIER RUNNING EVENT FEATURING 5K, 10K, AND HALF MARATHON DISTANCES ALONG THE SCENIC TRAILS OF FREEMAN LAKE IN ELIZABETHTOWN, KENTUCKY. OPEN TO RUNNERS AND WALKERS OF ALL AGES AND EXPERIENCE LEVELS, THIS EVENT OFFERS A WELCOMING, COMMUNITY-CENTERED ATMOSPHERE WHILE PROMOTING HEALTHY, ACTIVE LIFESTYLES.
WHETHER YOU'RE AIMING FOR A PERSONAL BEST OR SIMPLY ENJOYING A MORNING OUTDOORS WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY, THE HEARTLAND HUSTLE DELIVERS A REWARDING RACE-DAY EXPERIENCE ALL IN SUPPORT OF YOUTH ATHLETICS IN CENTRAL KENTUCKY.
EVENT DETAILS:
DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2026
LOCATION: FREEMAN LAKE PARK, ELIZABETHTOWN, KY
START/FINISH: LIONS CLUB PAVILION (ADJACENT TO THE NEW PLAYGROUND)
PARK ACCESS: PLEASE USE THE OLD FREEMAN LAKE PARK ENTRANCE FOR THE BEST ACCESS TO RACE STAGING.
PACKET PICKUP: BEGINS AT 7:00 AM ON RACE MORNING
RACE OPTIONS:
5K
10K
HALF MARATHON
STROLLERS ARE WELCOME, AND LEASHED (NON-RETRACTABLE) PETS ARE PERMITTED ON THE COURSE. THE EVENT IS DESIGNED TO BE FAMILY-FRIENDLY AND INCLUSIVE.
PARTICIPANT PERKS:
HIGH-QUALITY FINISHERS MEDAL
PROFESSIONALLY TIMED RACE WITH RESULTS POSTED LIVE
SUPPORT A GREAT CAUSE
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT CENTRAL KENTUCKY ATHLETICS AND ITS MISSION TO DEVELOP AND SUPPORT YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS ACROSS THE REGION.
REGISTRATION & PRICING:
5K: $25 (EARLY BIRD THROUGH 1/22/26) - REGULAR RATE: $35
10K: $35 (EARLY BIRD THROUGH 1/22/26)- REGULAR RATE: $45
HALF MARATHON: $65 (EARLY BIRD THROUGH 1/22/26)- REGULAR RATE: $75
REGISTER EARLY TO SECURE THE BEST RATES AND GUARANTEE YOUR RACE SWAG!
JOIN US
EXPERIENCE THE HEARTLAND HUSTLEWHERE COMMUNITY, COMPETITION, AND CAUSE COME TOGETHER. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT THE START LINE!
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Blue Heron Way, Elizabethtown, 42701, KY, United States
The Heartland Hustle 5k/10k/Half Marathon
