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
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
5k
Price changes in 28 days 3 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 28 days 3 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 28 days 3 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.
Contact information
- Event contact
- River City Races
- Website
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