River City Races

18/06/2024

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Meet Annabelle Walker! June 18, 2024 River City Races News Louisville Bats 5k This Weekend And Registration Capped At 800 Starting Monday, June 17th you can pick up your packet and register for the Lo

15/06/2024

Free tickets to a Bats game AND a performance waist pack? Yes please!

Looking for water station volunteers at the Louisville Bats 5k Saturday, June 22nd. Hand out water and cheer on the runners as they go by. All volunteers will receive two undated Bats ticket voucher AND a performance waist pack. Details and to sign up here: https://rivercityraces.enmotive.com/events/volunteer/2024-louisville-bats-5k

14/06/2024

Did you know your Bats 5K registration includes a donation to Playing It Forward, a program through the Louisville Sports Commission that provides youth sports opportunities for underserved children in our community. Help us crush our $1000 donation goal & snag an entry to the Bats 5K on June 22!

Details and to register here: https://rivercityraces.enmotive.com/events/2024-louisville-bats-5k

13/06/2024

The fourth and fifth races of the Run the 502 are coming up!

The St. Matthews Independence Day 5k is Thursday, July 4th and the Dr. Ed Morgan/Kiwanis Grand Slam 4 Miler is Saturday, July 20th. We'll be ordering shirts for both first thing Monday morning, June 17th. Guarantee your shirt size and if you want a women's tank, make sure you register by 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, June 15th. After shirts are ordered, they will be available on a first come, first serve basis and last year both races sold out!

Details and register for both races at www.rivercityraces.com

11/06/2024

Dog Days of Summer
Guarantee Your Shirt for St. Matthews Independence Day 5k and Grand Slam 4 Miler
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Guarantee Your Shirt for St. Matthews Independence Day 5k and Grand Slam 4 Miler June 11, 2024 River City Races News Guarantee Your Shirt & Size For the St. Matthews Independence Day 5k & the Dr. Ed M

09/06/2024

The third race of the Run the 502, the Louisville Bats 5k is coming up, Saturday, June 22nd. Just a reminder that registering for the Run the 502 just registers you to be eligible to earn the Run the 502 medal and you must enter individually the races you plan on running.

DON'T FORGET, you can earn the Bats Grand Slam Doubler Header medal by also entering and finishing the Dr. Ed Morgan/Kiwanis Grand Slam 4 Miler.

Details and registration on all Run the 502 events can be found on the River City Races website, www.rivercityraces.com

Races are listed below OR you may register for the Run the 502 Six Pack which will register you for six races with one registration.
This year's edition will have thirteen races on the calendar (with the potential of adding more) to pick from.

All the races will have a virtual option in case you can make one or need to switch later in the year. Just send an email to [email protected] and let us know which race you would like to switch to virtual.

For every race you finish, you will receive a bonus finisher's charm with each individual race logo on it to hang off your Run the 502 medal. Medal and charms will be mailed to each participant at the conclusion of the Run the 502 series on February 11th, the Snowman Shuffle.

Below are the races included in this year's calendar and the Run the 502 medals will be mailed after Snowman Shuffle 4 Miler in February.
5/11/24 - Fix 'Em 5k
6/1/24 - The Parklands & WLKY 5k
6/22/24 - Louisville Bats 5k
7/4/24 - St. Matthews Independence Day 5k
7/20/24 - Dr. Ed Morgan/Kiwanis Grand Slam 4 Miler
9/7/24 - Jeffersontown Gaslight Festival 5k Run/Walk
9/14/24 - Bark in the Park 4 Miler
9/22/24 - Downtown Doubler 30k/15k/8k/4k
10/26/24 - Pupkin Spice 5k Run/Walk
12/14/24 - Reindeer Romp 4k Run/Walk*
12/21/24 - Santa Sprint and Stroll 5k
1/11/25 - Frostbite 5k Run/Walk*
2/8/24 - Snowman Shuffle 4 Mile Run/Walk*
*Polar Bear Grand Prix

05/06/2024

***********PRICE INCREASE TONIGHT**********
Price increase tonight at 11:59 p.m. for both the Dr. Ed Morgan/Kiwanis Grand Slam Miler AND the Downtown Doubler 8k/4k. Both events are featured free downloadable race photos! Details and to register for both, just go to the Event Calendar at www.rivercityraces.com

05/06/2024

New Race Added to the Run the 502!
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Save $20 on Global Running Day June 5, 2024 River City Races News Jeffersontown Gaslight Festival 5k Added to the Run the 502! Race Date Moves to Saturday, September 7th!  The Gaslight 5K Walk/Run re

01/06/2024

Photos and full results are posted for this morning's The Parklands & WLKY 5k! Congrats to overall Male and Female Maria Galvin and Oliver James! Run the 502 Team Challenge Champions Co-Ed Team KorfEDGE, Male Team KorfEDGE and Female Team Zoo Crew. Go to www.rivercityraces.com to see how you did!

31/05/2024

And while you're down picking up your packet for The Parklands & WLKY 5k stop and see shoe expert (and former miniMarathon champion) Rob from Ken Combs Running Store Not entered yet? Click here and register and we'll have your packet ready for you when you get here. https://rivercityraces.enmotive.com/events/2024-the-parklands-wlky-5k

31/05/2024

Pre-race packet pickup and late registration is under way for The Parklands & WLKY 5k. There is still time to register. Click on the link below for details and to register and we'll have your packet ready for you when you arrive! If you've already registered, come down today until 6:00 p.m. and not only will you get your packet but you can get registered for some great door prizes! https://rivercityraces.enmotive.com/events/2024-the-parklands-wlky-5k

30/05/2024

Don't forget, pre-race packet pickup and late registration for The Parklands & WLKY 5k is this Friday, May 31st (11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.) at the Pricewaterhouse Cooper LLP Pavilion at the Creekside Trailhead at the Egg Lawn at Beckley Creek Park in The Parklands.

Those who pick up on Friday will have the opportunity to enter for some amazing door prizes including:
-Gift Certificates to Ken Combs Running Store
-Race registrations to Louisville Bats 5k, St. Matthews Independence Day 5k, Dr. Ed Morgan/Kiwanis Grand Slam 4 Miler, Bark in the Park 4 Miler, Downtown Doubler, Pupkin Spice 5k, Polar Bear Grand Prix and Santa Sprint and Stroll.
-$50 off game play at Top Golf
-Shady Ray Sunglasses (5 pair)
-Legend at Pope Lick is doing a certificate for an outdoor adventure game for 6 people (https://www.mostfunyoueverhad.com/outpost/)

There is still race morning packet pickup and late registration starting at 7:30 a.m. but you'll miss out on a chance on these great door prizes!

Details and to register here: https://rivercityraces.enmotive.com/events/2024-the-parklands-wlky-5k

29/05/2024

Don't miss out! Price increase tonight for The Parklands & WLKY 5k, this Saturday, June 1st. Running low on some shirts sizes so get registered sooner than later! Details and to register here: https://rivercityraces.enmotive.com/events/2024-the-parklands-wlky-5k

28/05/2024

Price Increase for The Parklands & WLKY 5k Tomorrow
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Runner Spotlight David Keely May 28, 2024 River City Races News Price Increase Tomorrow for The Parklands & WLKY 5k Register Now Before the Price Increases!  The Parklands & WLKY 5K is on Saturday,

27/05/2024

Have you registered yet? Click here for details and to register: https://rivercityraces.enmotive.com/events/2024-the-parklands-wlky-5k

26/05/2024

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25/05/2024

The first race of the 2024 Run the 502 was the Fix 'Em 5k and we have the rankings posted on the Run the 502 page on the River City Races website page. If you have signed up and ran the Fix 'Em 5k, check and make sure you are on the list and we didn't miss you. If you have signed up, there's still plenty of time to get your six races in. Next up the The Parklands & WLKY 5k next Saturday, June 1st. Rankings, details and to register (there is a link to register for The Parklands & WLKY 5k there also), click here, https://www.rivercityraces.com/upcoming-events-1/2024/5/10/2024-run-the-502

24/05/2024

If you haven't registered for The Parklands & WLKY 5k here's a coupon code to save! WLKY2024

Details and to register here: https://rivercityraces.enmotive.com/events/2024-the-parklands-wlky-5k

The Parklands of Floyds Fork is holding its 2nd annual “The Parklands and WLKY 5K Run/Walk."

19/05/2024

********Price increase tonight at 11:59 p.m.********
Details and to register here: https://rivercityraces.enmotive.com/events/2024-the-parklands-wlky-5k

17/05/2024

Entry for The Parklands & WLKY 5k goes up at midnight this Sunday, May 19th! Beautiful course through Beckley Creek Park in The Parklands of Floyds Fork, short sleeve tech shirt, finisher medals and FREE race photography. Get registered before the price goes up! Details and to register here: https://rivercityraces.enmotive.com/events/2024-the-parklands-wlky-5k

15/05/2024

Shirt Reveal For The Parklands & WLKY 5k
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Runner Spotlight Lisa Kincaid May 15, 2024 River City Races News Fun Mother's Day Celebrations at the Fix 'Em 5k  Thank you, thank you everyone who came out to Saturday's Fix 'Em 5k. Close to $1800 w

13/05/2024

********************SHIRT REVEAL********************
Check out the participant shirts for The Parklands & WLKY 5k! And they are tech! We've also added Youth sizes and ###L so if you have already registered and would like to change your size choice send us an email at [email protected] with your name and size preference.

Details and to register for The Parklands & WLKY 5k, click here: https://rivercityraces.enmotive.com/events/2024-the-parklands-wlky-5k

12/05/2024

Happy Mother's Day to all you active Mom's out there!

12/05/2024

Congrats to our first (and only) Cat Finisher at yesterday's Fix 'Em 5k. Sounds like an official category we'll have to add next year! Abby Pike and Kesha! Check out more race photos here: https://raceday.enmotive.com/ #/events/2024-fix-em-5k/gallery?page=1

05/12/2023

Price Increase Reindeer Romp and Polar Bear Grand Prix Tomorrow
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Runner Spotlight - Nick Asher December 5, 2023 River City Races News Price Increase Tomorrow Night at Midnight Price increase for the Reindeer Romp and Polar Bear Grand Prix is tomorrow, December 6th

04/12/2023

Snowman Shuffle hats are finished and on the way! Guarantee yours and beat the Wednesday price increase by registering for the Polar Bear Grand Prix! Details and to register at www.rivercityraces.com

04/12/2023

**********MEDAL REVEAL**********
Check out the finisher medal for next Saturday's 27th Annual Santa Sprint and Stroll 5k Run/Walk in Cherokee Park!

This merry 5k Run/ Walk will benefit the work of United Crescent Hill Ministries and an event that The Courier Journal once called "more festive than the run-of-the-mill 5k," with both serious runners and holiday merrymakers.

- Custom finisher medal
- Long Sleeve Cotton Blend Shirt including Youth sizing
- Refreshments served after the race
- Age Group Awards with five year categories for Top 3 Finishers in each age group
- Photos with SANTA!

Looking forward to some healthy merry-making with you, so don't miss out on meeting SANTA himself—at our 27th Annual Santa Sprint & Stroll on December 16, 2023!

HO, HO, HOPE to see you there! Detail and to register: www.rivercityraces.com

03/12/2023

Price increase on the horizon! Socks (for Reindeer Romp) and backpacks (for Polar Bear Grand Prix) only guaranteed to the first 500 to register. For details and links to register go to our website, www.rivercityraces.com

02/12/2023

Did you know the Polar Bear Grand Prix is scored on a points format based on finishes in each race with a one of a kind 20th Anniversary Polar Bear Grand Prix trophy for the top three men and women overall, overall Male and Female Master and Grandmaster and Age Group Winners and special Polar Bear Grand Prix awards to the top three in age groups, 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54,55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and over. Plus each winning team in the Fleet Feet Polar Bear Grand Prix Team Challenge gets one of these one of a kind awards!

The Polar Bear Grand Prix kicks off next weekend so make sure you are registered! All entrants will receive a Polar Bear Grand Prix packable backpack plus the goodies from each individual race. Details and to register at www.rivercityraces.com