IHR Midnight Climb 6K
IHR Midnight Climb 6K is a running race on July 24–25, 2026 in Louisville, KY, with an entry fee of $5.
- Date
- July 24–25, 2026 (1 day to go)
- Location
- 1501 Rundill Rd, Louisville, KY
- Price
- $5
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Night owls, come light up the night! This 6K run lines up at 11:59 PM (Friday Night) and the race starts at Midnight Saturday morning near the gate at Uppill Road. Bring your glow sticks and lights to add to the festivities. We will have a glow in the dark arch at the start / finish and MoonPies as a treat after your cross the line.
Course Description
The course continues up Rundill road hill, then circles around Iroquois Park Road and Toppill Road before coming back down the hill. Every mile will get easier!
Note: Every runner is REQUIRED to have a headlamp or flashlight for your and other participants safety.
No Race Day Registration
Since it will be dark at the race start time, there will be NO registration at the race. That said, you CAN absolutely register on your phone from the car or as your walk up to check-in ;)
NEW Swag!
This year's participants will receive a GLOW in the DARK 2026 Midnight Hill Climb pin. If you are running the other Summer Series races, you will not want to miss out on this special pin to go with the rest of the collector pin series!
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day 1
Friday, 7/24
High
83°
Low
65°
Partly sunny
Race Day 2
Saturday, 7/25
High
85°
Low
70°
Slight chance rain showers then slight chance showers and thunderstorms
Host City
About Louisville, KY
City Elevation
537 ft
Nearest Airport
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 3 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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IHR Midnight Climb 6K
Jul 24, 2026