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 Cardinal Track Stadium, 2125 South Floyd Street, Louisville, KY
• Benefits: Proceeds will support Veteran charities
• Experience: Family-friendly event with unique finisher's medals

Registration

• Early Bird Pricing: Until December 31, 2025, $20 for Military/Veterans, $25 for civilians
• Post Early Bird Pricing: After January 1, 2026, $25 for Military/Veterans, $30 for civilians
• Kids Participation: Kids 8 and under can 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 and Time: Friday, May 29, 2026, from 3:00pm to 7:00pm
• Location: Mission BBQ, 4607 Shelbyville Road, Louisville, KY 40207
• Race Day Pickup: Saturday, May 30, from 7:00am to 7:45am at Cardinal Track Stadium
• Encouragement: Participants are STRONGLY encouraged to pick up their race packets on Friday

Awards

• Finishers: All 5K and 10K finishers will receive a beautiful custom medal
• Additional Awards: Top civilian and Veteran male and female finishers for both the 5K and 10K distances

Course Map

Course Map (5K)

10K runners will complete the 5K course twice.

Further Information

For more details and to register, visit Louisville H.E.R.O. Run/Walk/Ruck.