Race the Runway 5.02K
- Date
- August 8, 2026
- Distance
- Race the Runway 5.02K
From the Organizer
Race the Runway 5.02K is the first event in the Planet Fitness Mayorthon Race Series.
This race will be professionally chip-timed. All participants will receive a commemorative Race the Runway 5.02K short-sleeved shirt and a custom finisher medal.
Join us before and after the race for light snacks and refreshments, and be sure to visit our vendors and sponsor booths.
Pre-race festivities begin at 8 a.m. with snacks, refreshments and opportunities to connect with our vendors and sponsors. Walkers and runners will take off at 9 a.m. Part of the course takes place on the Bowman Field runway, where participants will run alongside aircraft for a truly unique race-day experience.
Packet pick-up will be held Friday, Aug. 7, from 12–6 p.m. at the Bowman Field Administrative Office (2815 Taylorsville Rd.). Race-day packet pick-up will also be available from 8–8:45 a.m.
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Race the Runway 5.02K?
- Race the Runway 5.02K is a running event held in Louisville, KY. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Race the Runway 5.02K?
- Saturday, August 8, 2026 in Louisville, KY at 2815 Taylorsville Rd., Louisville, KY. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Race the Runway 5.02K?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Race the Runway 5.02K
Aug 8, 2026