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 to register for the Run the 502.
NEW THIS YEAR, SAVE WITH A FAMILY OF FOUR REGISTRATION
Register a Family of Four and save $10 off the registration fee.
Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to run the Louisville Bats 5k, the only race where you finish the last ¼ mile with a lap around the diamond at Louisville Slugger Field!*
Course will start and finish outside the back gate on Witherspoon
Race entry includes:
- Two ticket vouchers, good for any 2026 Louisville Bats home game (Some exclusions apply. Vouchers will be in your packet at packet pickup.)
- 2026 Bats 5K Finisher Medal
- Technical Running Socks
- Race Photo with Buddy Bat
- Discount when you register a Family of Four
*weather permitting
Enter and finish both the Louisville Bats 5k on June 13th and the Dr. Ed Morgan/Kiwanis Grand Slam 4 Miler on July 18th and earn the Bats Grand Slam Double Header Medal! More details, click here.
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
5k
Price changes in 7 days 23 hours-
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$39.14Jan 1 – Mar 23
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$44.52Mar 24 – Apr 30
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Register for 5k$49.88Now registering May 1 – Jun 12
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$60.61Jun 12 – Jun 13
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Virtual 5k
Price changes in 7 days 23 hours-
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, June 11th until midnight, Sunday, 14th. On Monday, May 19th you'll be able to download your Finisher Certificate and see your rankings. Instructions on how to submit your time will be sent Wednesday, May 14th. Packets will not be mailed and must be picked up at packet pickup.
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$39.14Jan 1 – Mar 23
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$44.52Mar 24 – Apr 30
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Register for Virtual 5k$49.88Now registering May 1 – Jun 12
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$60.61Jun 12 – Jun 13
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Family of Four Registration
Price changes in 7 days 23 hours-
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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$141.09
Early Bird
Jan 1 – Mar 23 -
$162.55Mar 23 – Apr 30
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Register for Family of Four Registration$184.00Now registering Apr 30 – Jun 12
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$226.93Jun 12 – Jun 13
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Season Ticket Holder Access code only
special pricing for Louisville Bats Season ticket holders
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$44.52Jan 1 - Jun 13
Race Premium
All entrants will receive an undated ticket voucher to any Louisville Bats home game (Some exclusions apply. Vouchers will be in your packet at packet pickup.) and a technical running sock.
Finisher Medal
Finisher medal to all in person and virtual participants who finish the 5k!
Course Map
Packet Pickup
Pre-race packet pickup on Friday, June 12th at Ken Combs Running Store, 4137 Shelbyville Rd. from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Race Day starting at 7:00 a.m. at the back gate plaza (corner of N. Preston and E. Witherspoon) of Louisville Slugger Field.
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
Awards
Gift certificates to Ken Combs Running Store s to the top three overall male and female ($30/$25/$20), top master and grandmaster ($20) and top three ($15/$10/$5) 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 and 80 & over.
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.
Celebrating its 23rd 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.
Click here to register for both races in one registration or click here to enter the Dr. Ed Morgan/Kiwanis Grand Slam 4 Miler only.
Contact information
- Event contact
- River City Races
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