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 at the Heartland Hustle, taking place on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the beautiful Freeman Lake Park of Elizabethtown, Hardin County, Kentucky. This exciting event features three race distances: a 5K, a 10K, and a challenging half marathon, making it perfect for runners and walkers of all ages and experience levels. The scenic trails along Freeman Lake provide a picturesque backdrop, ensuring a memorable race day experience.
Join the vibrant community atmosphere as you strive for personal bests or simply enjoy a fun outing with friends and family. The Heartland Hustle is not just about the race; it's a celebration of healthy, active lifestyles, with all proceeds benefiting youth athletics in Central Kentucky. Participants can look forward to high-quality finishers medals, live race results, and a family-friendly environment where strollers and leashed pets are welcome. Register early to secure the best rates and guarantee your race swag. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of something special—mark your calendars for the Heartland Hustle and get ready to hit the start line!
Join the vibrant community atmosphere as you strive for personal bests or simply enjoy a fun outing with friends and family. The Heartland Hustle is not just about the race; it's a celebration of healthy, active lifestyles, with all proceeds benefiting youth athletics in Central Kentucky. Participants can look forward to high-quality finishers medals, live race results, and a family-friendly environment where strollers and leashed pets are welcome. Register early to secure the best rates and guarantee your race swag. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of something special—mark your calendars for the Heartland Hustle and get ready to hit the start line!
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 22, 2025
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 1/22/25) - REGULAR RATE: $35
10K: $35 (EARLY BIRD THROUGH 1/22/25)- REGULAR RATE: $45
HALF MARATHON: $65 (EARLY BIRD THROUGH 1/22/25)- 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 22, 2025
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 1/22/25) - REGULAR RATE: $35
10K: $35 (EARLY BIRD THROUGH 1/22/25)- REGULAR RATE: $45
HALF MARATHON: $65 (EARLY BIRD THROUGH 1/22/25)- 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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The Heartland Hustle 5k/10k/Half Marathon
