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.
Celebrating it's 22nd year, the Dr. Ed Morgan/Kiwanis Grand Slam 4 Miler is a four mile run/walk through beautiful Waterfront Park in the morning and a baseball game that evening. What a perfect way to spend a summer Saturday. All registrants receive their choice of a cotton blend, tech shirt or women's tech tank (only pre-registered will be guaranteed a shirt on race day) or get two for an additional $10.
Race entry includes:
- Choice of short sleeve cotton blend shirt, short sleeve wicking tech shirt or women's only wicking tank
- Post race breakfast
- Discounted Louisville Bats game ticket
- Free race photography
- Post race breakfast
- Door prize drawings
- Team competition
- Raise $150 for Big Brothers Big Sisters or Heuser Hearing Institute and your entry fee is on us!
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.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
4 Mile Closed
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Virtual packets will not be mailed but may be picked up at pre-race packet pickup or race morning by a friend. 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,July 17th until midnight, Sunday, July 20th. On Monday, July 21st you'll be able to download your Finisher Certificate and see your rankings. Instructions on how to submit your time will be sent Wednesday, July 16th.
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Course Map
Bats Grand Slam Double Header
Enter and finish both the Louisville Bats 5k on June 14th and the Dr. Ed Morgan/Kiwanis Grand Slam 4 Miler on July 19th and earn the Bats Grand Slam Double Header Medal!
Join the Louisville Bats for the 3rd Annual Louisville Bats 5k. Start and finish outside the back gate of Louisville Slugger Field on Witherspoon and run the last 1/4 mile of the race around the baseball field and all entrants receive a dateless voucher for any Bats home game.
Dr. Ed Morgan/Kiwanis Grand Slam 4 Miler is a four-mile run/walk through beautiful Waterfront Park in the morning and a baseball game that evening. What a perfect way to spend a summer Saturday. All registrants receive their choice of a cotton blend, tech or women's tech tank (only pre-registered will be guaranteed a shirt on race day) or get two for an additional $10.
Awards
Overall male and female will receive a Louisville Slugger baseball bat. Second, third overall will receive a souvenir Louisville Slugger Baseball bat . Master and grandmaster overall winners will receive a souvenir Louisville Slugger Baseball bat.
Ken Combs Running Store gift certificates for the top 3 male & female overall ($50/$40/$30), Master and Grandmaster ($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.
Packet Pickup
Pre-Race Packet Pickup Friday, July 18th from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Ken Combs Running Store, 4137 Shelbyville Rd.
Race day starting at 7:00 a.m. at the back gate to Louisville Slugger Field (start area)
Race Day Parking
On race day, parking will be available at Louisville Slugger Field, 501 E. Main St.
PLEASE NOTE, PARKING AT LOUISVILLE SLUGGER FIELD IS FREE BUT SURROUNDING PARKING LOTS CHARGE TO PARK
Special Thanks to These Sponsors
Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emily Nolan | $107.35 |
| 2 | Joye Keeley | $27.48 |
| 3 | Matthew Gaines | $27.48 |
Top teams
| 1 |
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Team BeckmanRaised:$27.48 |
Top fundraisers
| 1 |
View fundraiser page for Joye
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Joye KeeleyRaised: $27.48 |
Event schedule
- Sat, July 19, 2025 7:00 AM - Late reg until 7:45 AM
- Sat, July 19, 2025 8:00 AM - Race starts
- Sat, July 19, 2025 9:00 AM - Door prize drawing starts
- Sat, July 19, 2025 9:15 AM - Awards Ceremony
Contact information
- Event contact
- River City Races
- Phone
- 502-386-1502
- Website
- Visit website
