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
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5k
Price changes in 25 days 16 hours-
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$39.14Jan 1 – Mar 23
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Register for 5k$44.52Now registering Mar 24 – Apr 30
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$49.88May 1 – Jun 12
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$60.61Jun 12 – Jun 13
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Virtual 5k
Price changes in 25 days 16 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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Register for Virtual 5k$44.52Now registering Mar 24 – Apr 30
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$49.88May 1 – Jun 12
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$60.61Jun 12 – Jun 13
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Family of Four Registration
Price changes in 25 days 16 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 -
Register for Family of Four Registration$162.55Now registering Mar 23 – Apr 30
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$184.00Apr 30 – Jun 12
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$226.93Jun 12 – Jun 13
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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
Race Day Packet Pickup
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
Contact information
- Event contact
- River City Races
- Website
- Visit website
