Run For Dreams
- Date
- July 25, 2026
- Distance
- 12 hr · 6 hr · 3 hr & more
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
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
87°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Shelbyville 1 E, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Shelbyville, KY
Population
17,436
as of 2023
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
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Run For Dreams, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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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 Run For Dreams?
- Run For Dreams is a running race held in Shelbyville, Kentucky on July 25, 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 Run For Dreams?
- Saturday, July 25, 2026 in Shelbyville, Kentucky at 704 Kentucky Street, Shelbyville, KY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run For Dreams?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run For Dreams
Jul 25, 2026