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 11 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 11 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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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.
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!
Packet Pickup details coming soon!
Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joann Jolgren | $27.48 |
| 2 | Lisa Heath | $27.48 |
| 3 | Kristi Thompson | $27.48 |
Contact information
- Event contact
- River City Races
- runrivercity@gmail.com
- Phone
- 502-386-1502
- Website
- Visit website
