This race is part of the River City Races Run the 502 series. Run six races on our calendar and get a Run the 502 Finisher Medal with charms of all the races finished. Click here for more details and to register for the Run the 502.
The Gaslight 5K Walk/Run registration is open for all ages including wheelchair participants. Over 750 runners start and end at the Jeffersontown City Hall on Saturday morning to kick off the weekend. An awards ceremony, power snacks, and door prizes take part after the runners cross the finish line.
Awards
Cash awards to top three male and female - $75/$50/$25 and ken Combs Gift Certificates ($50/$40/$30)
Medals to top three male/female ($30/$20/$15) in each of the following 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.
Race Day Packet Pickup
Saturday, September 6th starting at 7:30 a.m. at Jeffersontown City Hall.
PLEASE NOTE THE JEFFERSONTOWN GASLIGHT FESTIVAL IS A PET FREE EVENT SO DOGS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IN THE RACE.
VIRTUAL RUN
A virtual race is a race that can be run or walked from any location you choose. You can run, jog, or walk on the road, on the trail, on a treadmill or track. You get to run your own race, at your own pace. Virtual runners not eligible for awards.
For Virtual Runners: Run between Thursday, September 4th and Sunday, September 7th, upload time by Sunday, September 7th at midnight.
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Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5k In-Person
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$33.78Now registering Apr 1 – Aug 31
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$39.14Sep 1 – Sep 6
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5k Virtual
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A virtual race can be completed on your own, at your own location. You will then be able to submit your virtual results from Thursday, September 4th until midnight, Sunday, September 7th. Please note virtual packets will not be mailed but can be picked up by participant or a designated person at pre-race packet pickup or race day. On Monday, September 8th you'll be able to download your Finisher Certificate and see your rankings. Instructions on how to submit your time will be sent Wednesday, September 3rd.
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$33.78Now registering Apr 1 – Aug 31
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$39.14Sep 1 – Sep 6
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Family of Four Registration
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Save on registration ($10 off) by entering a family of four. Please note when you make this selection it will require you to set up a team. Give your family a fun name or just use your last name!
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$119.62Now registering Jan 31 – Aug 31
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$141.09Sep 1 – Sep 6
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Course Map
Awards
Cash awards to top three male and female - $75/$50/$25 and Ken Combs Gift Certificates ($50/$40/$30)
Medals and Ken Combs Running Store gift certifcates to top three male/female ($30/$20/$15) in each of the following 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.
Pre-Race Packet Pickup
11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Clean Eatz, located at 9545 Taylorsville Road, Jeffersontown, KY 40299
Race Day Packet Pickup
Saturday, September 6th starting at 7:30 a.m. at Jeffersontown City Hall.
Gaslight Festival Weekend
Over 135 arts & crafts vendors travel from across the country to showcase their talents, and over 130 area business, civic & nonprofit organizations come to spread awareness at this 3-day event. Centered in the small-town ambiance of Gaslight Square, the festival has evolved into a time-honored tradition of Jeffersontown.
Contact information
- Event contact
- River City Races
- Phone
- 502-386-1502
- Website
- Visit website