Run the 502 2026

Run the 502 2026

Date: September 14, 2026

Location: 745 Cochran Hill Rd, Louisville, KY

Registration: Register here

Event Overview

River City Races is proud and excited to announce the 2026 Run the 502!

• Races: This year's edition will have fifteen races on the calendar (with the potential of adding more) to pick from.
• Eligibility: Enter a minimum of six races on the calendar and you will be eligible for the special Run the 502 medal.
• Finisher's Charms: For every race you finish, you will receive a bonus finisher's charm with each individual race logo on it.
• Medals: Medal and charms will be available to each participant at the conclusion of the Run the 502 series on February 13th, the Snowman Shuffle.

Important Notes

• Registration Requirement: You must be registered for the Run the 502 and enter at least six races on the calendar.
• Charm Eligibility: Only finishers of a race will receive a charm.
• Medal Availability: The Run the 502 medals will be available after Snowman Shuffle 4 Miler in February.
• Note: Please note, the Run the 502 IS NOT a race, there just has to be a date and time for it to appear on the calendar.

Included Races

• Love Like Deana 5k - 4/11/26
• Fix ‘Em 5k – 5/9/26
• The Parklands &: WLKY 5k – 6/6/26
• Louisville Bats 5k – 6/13/26

• St. Matthews Independence Day 5k – 7/4/26
• Dr. Ed Morgan/Kiwanis Grand Slam 4 Mile – 7/18/26
• Jeffersontown Gaslight Festival 5k – 9/12/26
• Downtown Doubler 30k/15k/8k/4k – 9/13/26

• Bark in the Park 5k Run/Walk – 9/19/26
• Pupkin Spice 5k Run/Walk – 10/31/26
• Reindeer Romp 4k Run/Walk – 12/5/26
• Santa Sprint and Stroll 5k – 12/19/26

• Frostbite 5k Run/Walk – 1/9/27
• Snowman Shuffle 4 Mile Run/Walk – 2/13/27

Additional Information

• Six Pack Registration: Part of the River City Races Six Pack, the first 50 to register for the six River City Races owned events will save 10%. Click here for details and to register for six races.
• Polar Bear Grand Prix: The three races on the Polar Bear Grand Prix will get credit for registering for the Polar Bear Grand Prix.
• Extra Goodies: Part of the Polar Bear Grand Prix, receive an extra goodie when you register for the Polar Bear Grand Prix.