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

Race Overview

The 5th 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 30, 2026 for a day of camaraderie and connection. Proceeds will benefit Volunteers of America Mid-States, as well as the University of Louisville's Salute to Service Scholarship Fund.

• Date: May 30, 2026
• Location: University of Louisville Track Stadium, Louisville, KY
• Beneficiaries: Volunteers of America Mid-States, Salute to Service Scholarship Fund
• Unique Medal: Finishers will receive a unique finisher's medal.

Event Details

Join us to support great Veteran driven charities, learn more about local Veteran organizations, and take home a unique finisher's medal.

• Family Friendly: The Louisville H.E.R.O. Run/Walk/Ruck is a family friendly event.
• Course: Route includes the beautiful University of Louisville campus and finishes on the track.
• Start Location: Cardinal Track Stadium, 2125 South Floyd Street, Louisville.
• Finish Line: The event will finish back at the track.

Registration

• Early Bird Pricing: Until December 31, 2025: $20 for Military/Veterans, $25 for civilians.
• Post Early Bird: After January 1, 2026: $25 for Military/Veterans, $30 for civilians.
• Kids: Children 8 and under can also run a FREE 100-meter fun run.

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.

Packet Pickup

• Date: Friday, May 29, 2026
• Location: Mission BBQ, 4607 Shelbyville Road, Louisville, KY 40207
• Time: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
• Race Day Pickup: 7:00 AM to 7:45 AM at Cardinal Track Stadium

Awards

• Medals: All 5K and 10K finishers will receive a beautiful custom medal.
• Extra Awards: Additional awards for top civilian and Veteran male and female finishers for both 5K and 10K distances.

Course Map

Course Map (5K)

10K runners will complete the 5K course twice.

For More Information

Visit the event page: Louisville H.E.R.O. Run/Walk/Ruck