Run For Dreams
Run For Dreams is a running and trail running race on July 25, 2026 in Shelbyville, KY, with entry fees from $60 to $100.
- Date
- July 25, 2026 (2 days to go)
- Price
- $60–$100
- Sports
- RunningTrail Running
From the Organizer
The Dream Factory grants dreams to critically and chronically ill children from the ages of three to eighteen. It is a nonprofit and the largest all-volunteer driven children's wish granting organization. It is not limited to children with life-threatening illness but children with chronic illness and disorders too.
The Dream Factory started in 1980 with one all-volunteer chapter in Hopkinsville, Ky.. Today there are chapters granting wishes, ran by volunteers all over the United states. We are happy to host this event to raise awareness and raise money for the Dream Factory. As you plan your races for the summer please consider joining up for a day of running. It is a 2 mile run on a cross country course in Red Orchard Park in Shelbyville, Ky. You can run 3, 6, or 12 hours, you can even have a relay. I have run many miles over the years on this course training for whatever comes next. The heat and hills can be challenging but so good!
We will have food and drinks the whole day. There will be mystery burritos too! You can set up whatever you like along the course.
All races start at 8:00am.
Let's make some dreams come true.
If you have any questions fell free to contact me by text 502-220-3440.
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 7/25
High
82°
Low
67°
Conditions
Slight chance rain showers then partly sunny
Chance of Rain
18%
Wind
3 mph
Host City
About Shelbyville, KY
Population
17,436
as of 2023
City Elevation
728 ft
Nearest Airport
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 28 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Waiting For?
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Trail Running
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.
Coming Up
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Shelbyville than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Run For Dreams
Jul 25, 2026