Bourbon & Beyond 5K
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Distance
- Bourbon & Beyond 5K
From the Organizer
The 2026 Bourbon & Beyond 5K takes place at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, at the Kentucky Expo Center (937 Phillips Ln.).
Pre-race festivities begin at 7 a.m. with music, light snacks and refreshments, giving runners and walkers plenty of time to warm up before the race begins at 8 a.m.
The course winds through the Kentucky Exposition Center grounds and Kentucky Kingdom, featuring a special Bourbon & Beyond playlist along the way. Participants will also enjoy live music at the finish line from the 2024 Bourbon & Beyond Battle of the Strings winner, Bourbon Revival.
The race will be professionally chip-timed, and all participants will receive a commemorative Bourbon & Beyond 5K short-sleeve race shirt and a custom finisher medal.
Packet Pick-Up
Packet pick-up will be held at 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 Packet Pick-Up
Kentucky Exposition Center (near the start line in Parking Lot E2):
Saturday, Sept. 26 | 7 – 7:45 a.m.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
77°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Louisville Bowman Fld, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Louisville, KY
Elevation
537 ft
Nearest Airport
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 3 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- Bourbon & Beyond 5K
- Date
- September 26, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Bourbon & Beyond 5K?
- Bourbon & Beyond 5K is a running race held in Louisville, Kentucky on September 26, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Bourbon & Beyond 5K?
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky at 937 Phillips Ln. , Louisville, KY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Bourbon & Beyond 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Bourbon & Beyond 5K
Sep 26, 2026