Nature Run 5K/10K at Loretto Motherhouse
- Date
- June 20, 2026
- Location
- Old Tobacco Barn, Nerinx, KY
- Distance
- Nature Run 5K · Nature Run 10K · VIRTUAL Nature Run 5K
From the Organizer
Runners and walkers are welcome! Join us to explore nature and the beautiful Loretto Motherhouse property in this exciting event. The course will take participants through woodlands, around lakes, through grassy trails, and along graveled paths lined with cattle. The course includes some incline and uneven ground. Sign Up early to receive a complementary race t-shirt.
There will be a coffee/breakfast food truck on site to purchase refreshments, as well as educational booths and activities. Walkers are welcome! For the safety of everyone, no dogs on the course please. All funds raised support the missions of the Loretto Community at the Loretto Motherhouse.
Check out the 5k course here. (The 10k course is two laps)
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.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
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.
Coming Up
More running races in KY
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Nature Run 5K/10K at Loretto Motherhouse?
- Nature Run 5K/10K at Loretto Motherhouse is a running event held in Nerinx, KY. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Nature Run 5K/10K at Loretto Motherhouse?
- Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Nerinx, KY at Old Tobacco Barn, Nerinx, KY. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Nature Run 5K/10K at Loretto Motherhouse?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Nature Run 5K/10K at Loretto Motherhouse
Jun 20, 2026