Sorghum Shuffle 5K
Sorghum Shuffle 5K is a running race on October 3, 2026 in Springfield, KY, with an entry fee of $20.
- Date
- October 3, 2026 (27 days to go)
- Price
- $20
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 for the Sorghum Shuffle in beautiful downtown Springfield. This 5K event is the toughest race in the Tri-County Trifecta with the Pokey Pig 5K in Lebanon and the Spirit 5K in Bardstown.
The Springfield Washington County Chamber of Commerce is grateful to our three event sponsors:
Platinum Sponsor- Sell with Hale Realty and Auction
Platinum Sponsor- KORT Physical Therapy Springfield
Gold Sponsor- McCain Brothers
Working with our sponsors this year they are working to provide a give back to the Washington County Schools FRYSC program. With your day of food donation turned in at check in participants will receive a set of vouchers to local businesses. Please consider bringing non-parishable items or hygene items that morning to contribute to this great local program.
Sorghum Shuffle Swag
Participants will receive a Sorghum Shuffle T-shirt if registered by September 21, 2026 (t-shirts are not available after the deadline to order)
The Sorghum Shuffle is part of the United Way Tri-County Trifecta along with the United Way Spirit 5k in Bardstown and The Pokey Pig 5K in Lebanon. Complete all three events and receive extra swag for your accomplishment. The Tri-County Trifecta is sponsored by your Tri-County Kentucky United Way.
Packet Pickup
Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 beginning at 6:30 am at the start/finish line in front of the Main Stage on Main Street Springfield.
Sorghum Shuffle Pricing
$20 Individuals on or before September 21, 2026
$25 Individuals after September 21, 2026
Kids age 9 and under run FREE (no t-shirt is available with this entry)
Awards
Top overall Male & Female Finishers
Top Male & Female Finisher in these age categories:
12 and under, 13-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-55, 56 and over.
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
75°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bardstown 5e, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Springfield, KY
City Elevation
795 ft
Nearest Airport
LEX
Blue Grass Airport · 39 mi
Major Hub
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 42 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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27
Days to train
- Race
- Sorghum Shuffle 5K
- Date
- October 3, 2026
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Sorghum Shuffle 5K
Oct 3, 2026