Kicking Butt 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- August 29, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk · 1 Mile Walk · FREE Kid's Dash & more
From the Organizer
Mission: Finish Line for Your Behind
Come dressed as your favorite superhero to help avenge colon cancer. Capes encouraged, courage required. We will have several family-friendly games, and please bring your four-legged friends. Please register your kids and indicate if they would like a cape.
SATURDAY, August 29th, 2026, at 8:00 AM at Waterfront Park in Louisville
RACE FEATURES:
- Scenic paved route at Waterfront Park in downtown Louisville
- Commemorative race shirts
- Family-friendly games for kids
- "Daisy" best dressed superhero dog award
- Free Race Photos
- Chip timing by RaceRise
- Teams
- Overall & Age Group Awards
- 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-6 pm 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 6:15-7:45 am at Waterfront Park.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
- 7:00AM Packet Pickup & 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 7:40 am. Adventure packets will be available for purchase when registering. Please register your kids.
DAISY AWARD: This is a best-dressed dog award in honor of Meredith Potthast. Costumes will be superhero themed.
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+
-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
Distances & Pricing
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Kicking Butt 5K Run/Walk?
- Kicking Butt 5K Run/Walk is a running event held in Louisville, KY. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Kicking Butt 5K Run/Walk?
- Saturday, August 29, 2026 in Louisville, KY at Waterfront Park at the Big Four Bridge, Louisville, KY. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Kicking Butt 5K Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Kicking Butt 5K Run/Walk
Aug 29, 2026