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 to lace up your running shoes for the Heartland Hustle on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in beautiful Elizabethtown, Hardin County, Kentucky! This exciting running event offers participants the choice of three distances: a scenic 5K, a challenging 10K, or an invigorating Half Marathon, all set against the picturesque backdrop of Freeman Lake Park.
Whether you're a seasoned runner aiming for a personal best or a casual walker enjoying a day out with family and friends, the Heartland Hustle promises a welcoming atmosphere for all ages and experience levels. With a focus on promoting healthy, active lifestyles, this community-centered event not only provides a rewarding race-day experience but also supports youth athletics in Central Kentucky. Participants can look forward to great perks, including a custom race hat, a branded drawstring backpack, and a high-quality finishers medal. Secure your spot early to take advantage of the best rates and ensure you don’t miss out on this fantastic occasion where community, competition, and a great cause come together!
Whether you're a seasoned runner aiming for a personal best or a casual walker enjoying a day out with family and friends, the Heartland Hustle promises a welcoming atmosphere for all ages and experience levels. With a focus on promoting healthy, active lifestyles, this community-centered event not only provides a rewarding race-day experience but also supports youth athletics in Central Kentucky. Participants can look forward to great perks, including a custom race hat, a branded drawstring backpack, and a high-quality finishers medal. Secure your spot early to take advantage of the best rates and ensure you don’t miss out on this fantastic occasion where community, competition, and a great cause come together!
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:
CUSTOM RACE HAT
BRANDED DRAWSTRING BACKPACK
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:
CUSTOM RACE HAT
BRANDED DRAWSTRING BACKPACK
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!
Races
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Half Marathon
Incl. $4.90 Fee & Custom Race Hat & Backpack
Sat 21st March 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$69.90
OPENS 01 SEP -
10k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Custom Race Hat & Backpack
Sat 21st March 2026 (8:10AM EDT)
$38.10
OPENS 01 SEP -
5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Custom Race Hat & Backpack
Sat 21st March 2026 (8:20AM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS 01 SEP
The Heartland Hustle 5k/10k/Half Marathon
