Carry the Fallen 5k and Half Marathon
Carry the Fallen 5k and Half Marathon is a running race on November 7, 2026 in Shepherdsville, KY, with entry fees from $35 to $50.
- Date
- November 7, 2026 (110 days to go)
- Price
- $35–$50
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us on Saturday, November 7, 2026, for the return of the Carry the Fallen 5K and Half Marathon at the Active Heroes Retreat in Shepherdsville, Kentucky.
Held on the Saturday before Veterans Day, Carry the Fallen is a legacy Active Heroes event created to honor and support the men and women who have served our country. Both races will feature a unique hybrid course combining wooded trails and gravel roads throughout the beautiful Active Heroes property.
Most of the course miles will take runners along peaceful wooded trails, creating a challenging and fun race experience.
Race Information
Location: Active Heroes
1022 Ridgeview Drive
Shepherdsville, KY
Race Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Race Start: 8:00 AM
Packet Pickup: Begins at 7:00 AM
Registration Fees
5K: $35
Half Marathon: $50
Registration for both races includes an official Carry the Fallen tech shirt and a commemorative Carry the Fallen dog tag.
The deadline to guarantee your tech shirt is October 24, 2026.
Awards
Awards will be presented to:
Top Overall Male and Female in the 5K
Top Overall Male and Female in the Half Marathon
The overall male and female Half Marathon winners will each receive a $50 Amazon gift card.
The overall male and female 5K winners will each receive a $25 Amazon gift card.
Active Heroes is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization serving military members, veterans, and their families. The organization is operated by volunteers, and all profits from the Carry the Fallen 5K and Half Marathon will help provide programs, services, and support for military and veteran communities.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
A special thank-you to Dog Training Camp USA, our event sponsor, and The Fleck Firm, our official dog tag sponsor.
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
62°
Typical Low
39°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bernheim Forest, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Shepherdsville, KY
Population
14,351
as of 2023
City Elevation
455 ft
Nearest Airport
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 12 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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110
Days to train
- Race
- Carry the Fallen 5k and Half Marathon
- Date
- November 7, 2026
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Carry the Fallen 5k and Half Marathon
Nov 7, 2026