Iron Horse Locomotion 5K
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Distance
- LOCO motion 5K
From the Organizer
"🎉 We’re Back! 🎉 Join us on Saturday, September 12 at the Iron Horse Festival for the LOCO motion 5K Fun Run/Walk and experience the beauty of New Haven like never before.
New course this year! Grab your friends, bring the family, and come be part of the fun! We can’t wait to see you there
Registration is $30 through August 22nd and $40 August 23rd through Race Morning.
Kids 5 & Under run for FREE.
Participants who register before August 22nd will recieve a special race day t-shirt.
Race day packet pickup will begin at 7:30am near the Start/Finish line.
Once again, this year, we are partnering with Central Kentucky Race Management to provide chip timing and live results.
Awards will be presented to the Top Overall Male and Female participants and the top male and female participants in the following age categories:
10 and under
11-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+
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
82°
Typical Low
59°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hodgenville Lincoln P, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
About New Haven, KY
Elevation
505 ft
Nearest Airport
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 38 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Iron Horse Locomotion 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
96
Days to train
- Race
- Iron Horse Locomotion 5K
- Date
- September 12, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Iron Horse Locomotion 5K?
- Iron Horse Locomotion 5K is a running race held in New Haven, Kentucky on September 12, 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 Iron Horse Locomotion 5K?
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 in New Haven, Kentucky at New Haven City Park, New Haven, KY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Iron Horse Locomotion 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Iron Horse Locomotion 5K
Sep 12, 2026