Nature Run 5K/10K at Loretto Motherhouse
- Date
- June 20, 2026
- Location
- Old Tobacco Barn, Nerinx, KY
- Distance
- Nature Run 5K · Nature Run 10K · VIRTUAL Nature Run 5K
From the Organizer
Runners and walkers are welcome! Join us to explore nature and the beautiful Loretto Motherhouse property in this exciting event. The course will take participants through woodlands, around lakes, through grassy trails, and along graveled paths lined with cattle. The course includes some incline and uneven ground. Sign Up early to receive a complementary race t-shirt.
There will be a coffee/breakfast food truck on site to purchase refreshments, as well as educational booths and activities. Walkers are welcome! For the safety of everyone, no dogs on the course please. All funds raised support the missions of the Loretto Community at the Loretto Motherhouse.
Check out the 5k course here. (The 10k course is two laps)
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
85°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bardstown 5e, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Nerinx, KY
Elevation
643 ft
Nearest Airport
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 40 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Nature Run 5K/10K at Loretto Motherhouse, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
12
Days to train
- Race
- Nature Run 5K/10K at Loretto Motherhouse
- Date
- June 20, 2026
- Location
- Old Tobacco Barn, Nerinx, KY
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Nature Run 5K/10K at Loretto Motherhouse?
- Nature Run 5K/10K at Loretto Motherhouse is a running race held in Nerinx, Kentucky on June 20, 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 Nature Run 5K/10K at Loretto Motherhouse?
- Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Nerinx, Kentucky at Old Tobacco Barn, Nerinx, KY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Nature Run 5K/10K at Loretto Motherhouse?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Nature Run 5K/10K at Loretto Motherhouse
Jun 20, 2026