Run with the Bulldogs is a running race on September 12, 2026 in Elizabethtown, KY, with entry fees from $10 to $30.
From the Organizer
🏈 Run. Splash. Celebrate. Support the Bulldogs! 🏈
Join us for a fun community event that brings together fitness and fundraising at the Bulldog Color Splash 5K & Bubble Finish Party, helping support John Hardin High School Football program.
Bring your family and friends for a morning of excitement! Whether you're a runner, walker, or sideline cheerleader, everyone's welcome to enjoy the day.
No connection to John Hardin needed—just bring your enthusiasm! Your participation helps support our student-athletes and strengthens the Bulldog football program.
Get ready to have fun, get colorful, and make a difference!
🐾 Join the Pack and Make a Splash!
Events
Weather
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
81°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Elizabethtown Wp Cs, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
31,870
as of 2023
City Elevation
691 ft
Nearest Airport
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 34 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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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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.
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.
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.
Coming Up
Harmony Hustle 5K
2 miles away
Paws & Pom‑Poms Run
3 miles away
Splash 5K (Hosted by the North and John Hardin Swim Team)
Less than a mile away
Kentucky Nurses Association 5K Fun Run/Walk
5 miles away
Plan your trip
Coming from out of town? There's more to Elizabethtown 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 with the Bulldogs
Sep 12, 2026