DV8K Life Changing Run (8K & 4K)

🏃‍♂️ Run for a Cause

Some run for fun. Some run for health. Now, run to change a life.

🤝 Support the DV8 Kitchen Foundation

Join us for the 8th Annual DV8K Life Changing Run on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. at Keeneland Racecourse.

🏅 Race Information

• Race Options: The race will feature our signature 8K (4.97 miles), a 4K (2.5 miles) run/walk, and Kids' 1/4 Mile Dash.
• Scenic Course: The races will cover much of the scenic Keeneland grounds.
• Accessibility: Run or walk the 4K with strollers welcomed.
• Pacing: The 8K is a double loop course and only for runners who can maintain a 15 minute/mile pace.

🌍 Virtual Participation

We also have a Virtual Runner/Walker category for those who want to support the race and cause, but who cannot join us in person. Register as a virtual runner/walker, and we'll mail your race packet (bib & race shirt), and you can run/walk your own DV8K or 4K on your own timeline anywhere in the world.

💰 Fundraising Purpose

The 2026 DV8K Run will raise funds to further DV8's mission of employing and empowering people in early stages of addiction recovery.

🎉 Race Features

• Unique Course: Awesome unique course at historic Keeneland Racetrack.
• Chip Timing: Race produced and chip timed by RaceRise.
• Entertainment: DJ Stitz keeping the energy upbeat.
• Awards: 8K Awards - Overall Top 3 M/F & Top 3 M/F Age Groups (5-year divisions), 4K Awards - Top 3 M/F Overall.

• T-Shirts: Commemorative men's/unisex sized race t-shirts (while supplies last).
• Post-Race Food: Post-race eats from DV8 Kitchen.
• Goodie Bags: All participants who pick up a packet on Thursday receive a race goodie bag with coupon for a complimentary cinnamon roll or breakfast sandwich.
• Family-Friendly: Walkers & strollers welcomed for our 4K distance race.

• Kids’ Dash: Kids' 1/4-mile Dash (kids receive a commemorative shirt).
• Community: Food, fun, and fellowship for a great local cause!
• Age Group Awards: 8K Age Group Awards: 0-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+.

📦 Packet Pickup

Packet pickup will be on Thursday, August 13th from 4-7pm at DV8 Kitchen East End Location. There will be race day packet pickup from 6:45-7:45 a.m. at Keeneland.

👥 Form a Life-Changing Team

Form a Life-Changing Team of 5 or more runners/walkers, and you can all SAVE $3 on your individual registrations. Teams can be as large as you want.

• Team Registration: It's simple to CREATE A TEAM when you register.
• Pricing: The first 4 members of a team will pay full price. The 5th person joining + anyone joining the team afterward will pay the current registration fee with a $3 discount.
• Refund: When the 5th person joins to fully consummate a 5 person team, the first 4 registrants will each be refunded $3 on their credit card.
• Participation: Team members can be participating in any of our four events: the 8K, 4K, 1K Kids' Dash, or Virtual Run/Walk.

Don't go it alone — FORM A LIFE CHANGING TEAM and save!

🗺️ 8K Route Map

8K ROUTE MAP

📏 4K Route Map

4K ROUTE MAP