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When
Saturday, September 26th, 2026
Where
937 Phillips Ln. , Louisville KY
Distance
5K
About this race
Race Overview
- Date: September 26, 2026
- Time: 8 a.m.
- Location: Kentucky Expo Center, 937 Phillips Ln., Louisville, KY
- Website: Bourbon & Beyond 5K
Pre-Race Festivities
- Start Time: 7 a.m.
- Activities: Music, light snacks, and refreshments
- Warm Up: Plenty of time before the race starts
- Race Start: 8 a.m.
Course Details
- Route: Winds through the Kentucky Exposition Center grounds and Kentucky Kingdom
- Music: Special Bourbon & Beyond playlist along the course
- Finish Line Entertainment: Live music from Bourbon Revival
- Judging Event: Winner of the 2024 Bourbon & Beyond Battle of the Strings
Race Features
- Timing: Professionally chip-timed
- Participant Perks: Commemorative short-sleeve race shirt
- Award: Custom finisher medal
Packet Pick-Up Information
- Location: Planet Fitness, 4025 Poplar Level Rd., Louisville, KY 40213
- Thursday: Sept. 24 | 5 – 8 p.m.
- Friday: Sept. 25 | 12 – 6 p.m.
- Race Morning: Kentucky Exposition Center (near start line in Parking Lot E2) from 7 – 7:45 a.m.
Course map
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