Race the Runway 5.02K
- Date
- August 8, 2026
- Distance
- Race the Runway 5.02K
From the Organizer
Race the Runway 5.02K is the first event in the Planet Fitness Mayorthon Race Series.
This race will be professionally chip-timed. All participants will receive a commemorative Race the Runway 5.02K short-sleeved shirt and a custom finisher medal.
Join us before and after the race for light snacks and refreshments, and be sure to visit our vendors and sponsor booths.
Pre-race festivities begin at 8 a.m. with snacks, refreshments and opportunities to connect with our vendors and sponsors. Walkers and runners will take off at 9 a.m. Part of the course takes place on the Bowman Field runway, where participants will run alongside aircraft for a truly unique race-day experience.
Packet pick-up will be held Friday, Aug. 7, from 12–6 p.m. at the Bowman Field Administrative Office (2815 Taylorsville Rd.). Race-day packet pick-up will also be available from 8–8:45 a.m.
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
88°
Typical Low
69°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Louisville Bowman Fld, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Louisville, KY
Elevation
537 ft
Nearest Airport
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 3 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- Race the Runway 5.02K
- Date
- August 8, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Race the Runway 5.02K?
- Race the Runway 5.02K is a running race held in Louisville, Kentucky on August 8, 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 Race the Runway 5.02K?
- Saturday, August 8, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky at 2815 Taylorsville Rd., Louisville, KY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Race the Runway 5.02K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Race the Runway 5.02K
Aug 8, 2026