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.
NEW THIS YEAR, SAVE WITH A FAMILY OF FOUR REGISTRATION
Register a Family of Four and save $10 off the registration fee.
Celebrating it's 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.
Race entry includes:
- Choice of short sleeve cotton blend shirt, short sleeve wicking tech shirt or women's only wicking tank
- Finisher medal
- 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
Price changes in 9 days 11 hours-
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Register for 4 Mile$28.41Now registering Jan 1 – Mar 30
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$33.78Mar 31 – Jun 29
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$39.14Jun 30 – Jul 16
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$44.52Jul 17 – Jul 18
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4 Mile Virtual
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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 16th until midnight, Sunday, July 19th. On Monday, July 20th 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 15th.
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Register for 4 Mile Virtual$28.41Now registering Jan 1 – Mar 30
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$33.78Mar 31 – Jun 29
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$39.14Jun 30 – Jul 16
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$44.52Jul 17 – Jul 18
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Family of Four Registration
Price changes in 10 days 11 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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Register for Family of Four Registration$98.16
Early Bird
Now registering Jan 1 – Mar 31 -
$119.62Mar 31 – Jun 29
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$141.09Jun 29 – Jul 18
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$162.55Jul 18 – Jul 18
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Course Map

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.

Awards for the top 3 male & female overall, Master and Grandmaster and top 3 male & female 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
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
TBD
Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anonymous | $11.50 |
| 2 | Aaron Scarborough | $6.18 |
Event schedule
- Sat, July 18, 2026 7:00 AM - Late reg until 7:45 AM
- Sat, July 18, 2026 8:00 AM - Race starts
- Sat, July 18, 2026 9:00 AM - Door prize drawing starts
- Sat, July 18, 2026 9:15 AM - Awards Ceremony
Contact information
- Event contact
- River City Races
- Website
- Visit website