The Tri-County Kentucky United Way Spirit 5K

Event Overview

Join us for the 2026 Spirit 5K in Bardstown on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Race time is 8:30am EDT.

The Tri-County Kentucky United Way Spirit 5K is a certified course that winds its way through Bardstown, Kentucky. All event proceeds benefit the United Way, which helps to improve the quality of life by supporting local health and human service programs and addressing local issues in Marion, Nelson, and Washington counties.

Heaven Hill Brands will be providing door prizes and a reception for all participants.

Registration

• Individual Fee: $20 per individual, $25 after September 26th.
• Group Rate: $16 per group of 20 or more.
• Family Rate: $50 per family of 4 (must be from the same household).
• Deadline: Register by September 20th for the guaranteed race t-shirt.

Spirit 5K Swag

• Participant Shirt: All participants will receive a Spirit 5K shirt if registered by September 20th.
• Special Gifts: The first 150 runners registered will receive a special swag bag!

Awards

• Overall Awards: Overall male and overall female award.
• Age Category Awards: Top three winners in each category for each – male and female.
• Categories: Age 12 and under, 13-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-69, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 and above.
• Special Awards: The top three winners will receive medals, trophies for 1st place male and female under age 21, and a $25 gift certificate for overall winners.

Packet Pickup

• Date: Friday, October 9, 2026, from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm.
• Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 7:15 am to 8:30 am.
• Location: Nelson County Civic Center, 321 South Third Street, Bardstown, KY.

Additional Information

All event proceeds to benefit our local United Way and its fight for education, financial stability, and health of every person in every community in Marion, Nelson, and Washington Counties.

Link to Register

For more information and to register, visit The Spirit 5K Registration Page.