
From the Organizer
This fun 5K is a mixed terrain race (trail, gravel, and asphalt at the beautiful Hardin County Fairgrounds. Bring the whole family for this fun walk or run through the Hardin County Fair.
4-H is a positive youth development organization committed to building outstanding leaders with marketable skills to succeed in today's society. Hardin County 4-H offers many opportunities to grow and learn through project clubs, special interest programs, day camps, summer camp, and leadership events. The project clubs include: Horse, Livestock, Dog, Shooting Sports, Bee Keeping, Rabbit & Poultry, and Teen Club. Special Interest programs (known as SPIN) can change throughout the year. In the past, Hardin County 4-H has offered these SPIN programs: cooking, sewing, gardening, and robotics. Hardin County 4-H is always striving to help kids lead positive and successful lives through our motto, “To Make the best better”. To learn more about becoming part of 4-H, please come visit us or call the Hardin County Extension Office with any questions!
The run/walk will be held at the Hardin County Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 7:30am RAIN or SHINE.
Dogs are welcome *on leash*
$30 per runner 18 and up
$20 per runner 9-17 years of age
Free for Kids 8 and under.
CREATE A TEAM AND SAVE!
Create a team of 5 or more participants, and each runner on the team will receive a $5 discount off of their registration fee!
******All paid entries will receive a race day t-shirt if registered by June 27th (extra shirts will be available on a first-come, first-served basis on race morning.
Race Day Packet Pickup and Same Day Race Registrations will begin at 6:30am race morning.
Top 3 Overall Male and Female Finishers
Top Male and Female Finisher in each of the following age categories:
13 and under, 14-19, 20-26, 27-32,33-38,39-44,45-52,53-59, 60 and over.
Events
Weather
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
86°
Typical Low
66°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Elizabethtown Wp Cs, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
720 ft
Nearest Airport
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 40 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Race Location
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Days to train
Coming Up
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Hardin County Fair 4-H 5K Run/Walk
Jul 11, 2026