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When
Saturday, September 12th, 2026
Where
10416 Watterson Trail, Jeffersontown KY
Distance
5K
Typical weather
63–82°F · low rain risk
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2025
62–85°F
dry
2024
60–85°F
dry
2023
64–77°F
rain
2022
56–73°F
dry
2021
68–87°F
dry
2020
64–87°F
rain
2019
71–92°F
dry
2018
60–78°F
dry
2017
60–75°F
rain
2016
57–81°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
- Event: Jeffersontown Gaslight Festival 5K
- Date: September 12, 2026
- Location: 10416 Watterson Trail, Jeffersontown, KY
- More Info: Event Link
Run the 502 Series
- Series Participation: This race is part of the River City Races Run the 502 series.
- Finisher Medal: Complete six races to earn a Run the 502 Finisher Medal with charms.
- Registration Details: Click here for more details.
- Family Registration: Save with Family of Four registration, save $10 off the fee.
Event Details
- Registration: Open for all ages including wheelchair participants.
- Participants: Over 750 runners expected to start and end at the Jeffersontown Chamber of Commerce.
- Awards Ceremony: Includes power snacks and door prizes after the race.
- Awards: Cash awards for top three male and female finishers, plus age group medals.
Awards Information
- Cash Awards: Top three male and female - $75/$50/$25.
- Gift Certificates: Ken Combs Gift Certificates ($50/$40/$30).
- Medal Distribution: To top three male/female in various age groups.
- Age Groups: Ranges from 9 and under to 80 and over.
Race Day Packet Pickup
- Date & Time: September 12th starting at 7:30 a.m.
- Location: Jeffersontown City Hall.
- Note: The event is pet-free. Dogs will not be allowed.
Virtual Run
- Description: Run or walk from any location at your own pace.
- Eligibility: Virtual runners are not eligible for awards.
- Time Frame: Run between September 10th and September 13th.
- Upload Results: Submit times by September 13th at midnight.
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