Lions Club - Pioneer Days 5K
- Date
- August 15, 2026
- Distance
- Lions Club - Pioneer Days 5K · KIDS Quarter Mile FUN RUN
From the Organizer
The Pioneer Days Festival, along with the Harrodsburg Lions Club, have again partnered together for this year's Lions Club - Pioneer Days 5K. This event is part of the Harrodsburg Pioneer Days Festival of Events. The course has been modified to take out the hill that was present at the previous races.
- A KIDS Quarter Mile Fun Run that will start at 8:00 a.m.
Packet pickup and day of registration will begin no later than 7:00 a.m. at the Athletic Complex. This 5K event will start at 8:15 a.m. on Saturday, August 15th on the Athletic Track behind the Athletic Complex at the Campbellsville University / Harrodsburg site. The course will take the participants from the Athletic Track, up past the Chiropractic School Facility, circle around the Conover Education Center, head them back - past the Chiropractic School Facility and Athletic Complex, up Legion Drive turning left onto Henrico Road, followed by a direct left circling through a subdivision and heading back up Henrico Road and down Legion Drive to the finish at the Athletic Track (where it all started).
All proceeds from this event will be utilized to fund the purchase of eyeglasses for those in need, Lions Club Scholarships, and other local projects supported by the Harrodsburg Lions Club
Medals for the 5K event will be awarded for the overall top three male and female finishers. Medals will also be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in the following ten age categories: < 10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, >80 .
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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
86°
Typical Low
66°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dix Dam, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Harrodsburg, KY
Elevation
881 ft
Nearest Airport
LEX
Blue Grass Airport · 21 mi
Major Hub
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 54 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Lions Club - Pioneer Days 5K
- Date
- August 15, 2026
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- What is the Lions Club - Pioneer Days 5K?
- Lions Club - Pioneer Days 5K is a running race held in Harrodsburg, Kentucky on August 15, 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 Lions Club - Pioneer Days 5K?
- Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Harrodsburg, Kentucky at 772 University Drive, Harrodsburg, KY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Lions Club - Pioneer Days 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Lions Club - Pioneer Days 5K
Aug 15, 2026