When
Saturday, August 29th, 2026
Where
Waterfront Park at the Big Four Bridge, Louisville KY
Distances
5K · 1 Mile
About this race
Mission: Finish Line for Your Behind
Come dressed as your favorite superhero to help avenge colon cancer. Capes encouraged, courage required. We will have several family-friendly games, and please bring your four-legged friends. Please register your kids and indicate if they would like a cape package (absolutely available to our big kids and really fun adults).
Event Details
SATURDAY, August 29th, 2026, at 8:00 AM at Waterfront Park in Louisville
Race Features
- Keynote Speaker: This year's event will feature Chief Mark Furnish, retired Chief of the Monroe Township Volunteer Fire Department, as keynote speaker. Inspired by fellow firefighter Bruce DeArk's commitment to raising awareness about colorectal cancer, Mark underwent his first colonoscopy in 2022 and was diagnosed with colon cancer. After a 44-year career in the fire service, Mark retired in 2025 and is now cancer-free. He uses his story to encourage others to get screened and take action before cancer becomes a crisis.
- Scenic Route: Scenic paved route at Waterfront Park in downtown Louisville
- Commemorative Shirts: Commemorative race shirts
- Family Activities: Family-friendly games for kids
- Dog Award: "Daisy" best dressed superhero dog award
- Free Photos: Free Race Photos (Thanks Ruby Cline-Eaton & Donna Collins Photography)
- Chip Timing: Chip timing by RaceRise
- Awards: Overall & Age Group Awards
- Free Kids Dash: Free Kids Dash (1/4 mile)
- Top Fundraisers: Prizes for our Top Fundraising Teams
Packet Pickup
Our packet pickup will be held on Friday, August 28th, from 12 PM - 6 PM in front of our office, Prevention Project (Address: 1640 Lyndon Farm Ct #108, Louisville, KY 40223). Foundation For A Healthy Kentucky Building. We will also have race morning packet pickup from 7-7:30 AM at Waterfront Park Big Four Lawn.
Race Day Schedule
- 7:00 AM: Packet Pickup & Healthy Village Opens
- 7:40 AM: Kids 1/4 Mile Dash (Ages 9 and under)
- 7:50 AM: Pre-race Program
- 8:00 AM: Kicking Butt 5K Race Start
- 8:02 AM: 1 Mile Fun Walk starts
- 9:00 AM: 5K & Fundraising Awards Ceremony
Kid's Dash
We'll have a FREE Kid's Dash (1/4 mile distance) at 7:40 AM. SUPERHERO packets will be available for purchase when registering (for kids of all ages 0-120). Please register your kids.
Daisy Award
This is a best-dressed dog award in honor of Meredith Potthast. Costumes will be superhero themed.
5K Race Awards
Top 3 M/F Overall and Top 3 M/F in the following age groups: 0-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 and 80+
Maps
Important Information
- Colon Cancer Awareness: Colon cancer is the #1 cancer killer in 20–49-year-olds.
- Legislation Update: New legislation has been passed in Kentucky that makes it easier to be screened. Learn more.
- Support Survivors: Let's support our survivors.
Race Registration
For more information and to register, visit the official race page: Kicking Butt 5K Run/Walk.
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