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.
Join us at 8:00 am on Friday morning, July 4th for the St. Matthews Independence Day 5K, presented by Independence Bank. This race has its origins back to the 1970's (with the course unchanged) in what was then called the St. Matthews Pavement Pounder. This fun and fast timed race begins and ends at St. Matthews Baptist Church (3515 Grandview Avenue). Walkers are welcome!
Entry includes:
- Closed course through St. Matthews neighborhoods
- Choice of unisex short sleeve tech shirt or women's tech tank
- Chip timing with online results
- On-site parking
- Free race photos
- Race goodie bag with packet pickup
- Post race food and vendor booths
- Lots of awards and door prizes
Awards, costume contest judging and door prize drawings will take place in the parking lot following the race.
Our 2025 Charity
St. Matthews Baptist Church’s annual “Love 40207” campaign.
“Love 40207” is the church’s commitment to be an active and positive member in and within the community. This past year the church reached people all over the 40207 area through “Love 40207”--working in dozens of locations doing such things as working in the community missions garden, visiting shut-ins, doing home repairs for the elderly, putting together care packages for frontline workers, providing resources for local cyclists, making blankets for those in need, doing local park clean-up, and beautifying St. Matthews Elementary.
The church is proud to also partner with St. Matthews Area Ministries (St. MAM) as part of “Love 40207” and throughout the year to provide additional services and programs to the community. Race proceeds directly benefit St. MAM as well.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5k
Price changes in 1 month 4 days-
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Register for 5k$34.34Now registering May 1 – Jul 2
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$39.71Jul 3 – Jul 4
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Virtual 5k
Price changes in 1 month 4 days-
Virtual 5k-a virtual race is a race you run on your own with in a time frame of the event and upload your time
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Register for Virtual 5k$34.34Now registering May 1 – Jul 2
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$39.71Jul 3 – Jul 4
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Kids Fun Run, sponsored by Goldfish Swim School
Kids 9 and under run 100 yards, have goodies at the finish line, and are eligible for some door prizes too!
Choice of unisex tech short sleeve or women's tech tank.
Wear your most patriotic red, white and blue. Costume contest categories for:
Most Patriotic Male and Female
Most Patriotic Group
Most Patriotic Youth (10 and under)
Awards, costume contest judging and door prize drawings will take place in the parking lot following the race.
Ken Combs Running Store gift certificates for the top 3 male & female overall ($50/$40/$30) and top 3 male & female ($30/$20/$15) in the following age groups: 9 & 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 & over.
Awards, costume contest judging and door prize drawings will take place in the parking lot following the race.
Door Prize Drawings
Stay around for these AMAZING door prize drawings, just make sure you turn in the tear off tag on the bottom of your bib to be entered.
- Kentucky Kingdom tickets
- Louisville Zoo tickets
- Louisville Bats tickets
- Louisville City Prize bag, including tickets
- Chick-fil-A prize bucket
- WW Cousins combo meals
- Main Event experiences coupons
- Biscuit Belly prize basket
- Simply Thai gift card
- Taco Choza gift card
- ACE Hardware
- Dan-O's Seasoning
- Registrations to upcoming River City Races events
- Patagonia backpacks from Quest Outdoors
- Guided Trail Ride for 4 at Red Fern Riding Center in Shelby Trails Park
- GRAND PRIZE $250!
The Team Challenge is FREE to enter and open to any 3 to 5 registered person teams in three divisions: Male, Female, or Coed. Fastest three on each team are scored, the Coed team must score one woman. You will not only compete for team awards, but each team member is also eligible for an individual time and awards! Grab a couple of your friends and compete as a team!
Pre-race Packet Pickup and late registration will be on Thursday, July 3rd from noon until 6:00 p.m. at Independence Bank, 3901 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville, KY 40207. You are strongly encouraged to pick up your packet during this time!
Everyone who picks up their packet at the bank will be entered in a raffle for a $100 gift card to Ken Combs Running Store and also a FREE LUNCH from noon until 2pm, both compliments of the bank.
Late pickup will be on race day at St. Matthews Baptist Church, 3515 Grandview Ave. starting at 7:00 a.m. and ending at 7:45 a.m. SHARP!
Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kristi Thompson | $27.48 |
| 2 | Lisa Heath | $27.48 |
| 3 | Emily Nolan | $27.48 |
Contact information
- Event contact
- River City Races
- runrivercity@gmail.com
- Phone
- 502-386-1502
- Website
- Visit website
