Waterfront Park at the Big Four Bridge, Louisville KY
Saturday, August 29th, 2026
Come Run/Walk and Help Us Kick Cancer in the Butt!
Colon cancer is the #1 cancer killer in 20–49-year-olds
New legislation has been passed in Kentucky that makes it easier to be screened: https://kyma.org/from-cancer-detection-to-prevention-the-promise-of-krs-304-17a-257/
Let's support our survivors
Event Details
SATURDAY, August 29th, 2026, at 8:00AM at Waterfront Park in Louisville
Race Features
- Scenic paved route: Waterfront Park in downtown Louisville
- Commemorative race shirts: For participants
- Daisy best dressed dog award: Honorary competition
- Free Race Photos: Capturing your moments
- Chip timing: By RaceRise
- Teams: Join forces with friends
- Overall & Age Group Awards: Recognizing top performers
- Free Kids Dash: (1/4 mile)
- Prizes: For our Top Fundraising Teams
Packet Pickup
Our packet pickup will be held on Friday, August 28th, from 12pm-6pm 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 6:15-7:45am at Waterfront Park.
Race Day Schedule
- 6:15AM: Packet Pickup Opens
- 7:00AM: Healthy Village Opens
- 7:40AM: Kids 1/4 Mile Dash (Ages 9 and under)
- 7:50AM: Prerace Program
- 8:00AM: Kicking Butt 5K Race Start
- 8:02AM: 1 Mile Fun Walk starts
- 9:00AM: 5K & Fundraising Awards Ceremony
Kid's Dash
We'll have a FREE Kid's Dash (1/4 mile distance) at 7:40am. All kids will receive a participation medal but there will be no timing or awards for the Kid's Dash. Kids can join their parents in the 1 Mile fun walk or 5K but they will not receive a bib, shirt, or be chip timed.
Daisy Award
This is a best-dressed dog award in honor of Meredith Potthast.
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+
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For more information or to register, visit Kicking Butt 5K Run/Walk.
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