Louisville H.E.R.O. Run/Walk/Ruck
Louisville H.E.R.O. Run/Walk/Ruck is a running race on June 5–19, 2027 in Louisville, KY, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- June 5–19, 2027 (271 days to go)
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
“OUR NATION OWES A DEBT TO ITS FALLEN HEROES THAT WE CAN NEVER FULLY REPAY"
The 6th Annual Louisville Honor Earned, Remembrance Owed (H.E.R.O.) Run/Walk/Ruck honors those who died in battle and those we lost at home to the psychological wounds of war. Join us on Saturday, June 5, 2027 for a day of camaraderie and connection. Proceeds will benefit Volunteers of America Mid-States, as well as the University of Louisville's Salute to Service Scholarship Fund.
Join us to support great Veteran driven charities, learn more about local Veteran organizations, and take home a unique finisher's medal.
The Louisville H.E.R.O. Run/Walk/Ruck is a family friendly event, and will once again take place at the University of Louisville Cardinal Track Stadium, 2125 South Floyd Street in Louisville. The route will leave the track and field stadium, take participants around the beautiful University of Louisville campus, and finish on the track.
Registration
Early Bird Pricing until December 31, 2026: $20 for Military/Veterans, $25 for civilians
After January 1, 2026: $25 for Military/Veterans, $30 for civilians
Kids 8 and under can also choose to run our FREE 100-meter fun run.
Race Ambassadors
Recruit 5 friends and family to register, and get your race registration refunded! Details will be included in your confirmation email after you sign up.
Packet Pickup
Packet pickup will be Friday, June 4, 2027 at Mission BBQ, 4607 Shelbyville Road, Louisville, KY 40207, from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. Race day packet pickup and registration will be from 7:00am to 7:45am at Cardinal Track Stadium. Participants are STRONGLY encouraged to pick up their race packets / swag bags on Friday
Awards
All 5K and 10K finishers will receive a beautiful custom medal to add to their race collection.
Additional awards for top civilian and Veteran male and female finishers for both the 5K and 10K distances.
Course Map
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5796686524 (5K)
10K runners will complete the 5K course twice.
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
64°
Chance of Rain
41%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Louisville Bowman Fld, 2 mi from the venue.
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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Days to train
- Race
- Louisville H.E.R.O. Run/Walk/Ruck
- Date
- June 5–19, 2027
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Louisville H.E.R.O. Run/Walk/Ruck
Jun 5, 2027