Louisville H.E.R.O. Run/Walk/Ruck

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University of Louisville Track Stadium, Louisville KY

Saturday, May 31st, 2025

🎖️ Race Overview

The 4th Annual Louisville Honor Earned, Remembrance Owed (H.E.R.O.) Run/Walk/Ruck honors those who died in battle and those we lost at home to the psychological wounds of war. Join us on Saturday, May 31, 2025 for a day of camaraderie and connection. Proceeds will benefit our new charity partner, Volunteers of America Mid-States, as well as the University of Louisville's Salute to Service Scholarship Fund.

Event Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025
Location: University of Louisville Cardinal Track Stadium
Proceeds: Benefit Veterans organizations and scholarship fund
Finisher Medal: Unique medal for participants

🏅 Event Details

The Louisville H.E.R.O. Run/Walk/Ruck is a family friendly event, and will once again take place at the University of Louisville Cardinal Track Stadium, 2125 South Floyd Street in Louisville. The route will leave the track and field stadium, take participants around the beautiful University of Louisville campus, and finish on the track.

Route: Scenic course around UofL campus
Family Friendly: Suitable for all ages
Location: 2125 South Floyd Street, Louisville
Finish Line: Finish on the track

🆕 New 10K Option

NEW 10K OPTION FOR 2025 - We are excited to announce a new 10K route option at no additional cost! Click on the Course Map below for more info.

📝 Registration

$25 for Military/Veterans, $30 for civilians. Kids 8 and under can also choose to run our FREE 100-meter fun run.

Fees: $25 Military/Veterans, $30 Civilians
Kids: Free 100-meter fun run for kids 8 and under
Age Group: Open to all ages
Deadline: Register before the event

🤝 Race Ambassadors

Recruit 5 friends and family to register, and get your race registration refunded! Details will be included in your confirmation email after you sign up.

Referral Program: Recruit 5 participants
Refund: Registration fee refunded
Details: Sent via confirmation email
Encouragement: Spread the word!

📦 Packet Pickup

Packet pickup will be Friday, May 30, 2025 at Mission BBQ, 4607 Shelbyville Road, Louisville, KY 40207, from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. Race day packet pickup and registration will be from 7:00am to 7:45am at Cardinal Track Stadium. Participants are STRONGLY encouraged to pick up their race packets / swag bags on Friday.

Date: May 30, 2025
Location: Mission BBQ, 4607 Shelbyville Road
Time: 3:00pm to 7:00pm
Race Day Pickup: 7:00am to 7:45am

🏆 Awards

All 5K and 10K finishers will receive a beautiful custom medal to add to their race collection. Additional awards for top civilian and Veteran male and female finishers for both the 5K and 10K distances. BACK FOR 2025 - We are excited to bring back age group awards!