Tim Walker Founders' Day 5K
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Distance
- Tim Walker Founders' Day 5K
From the Organizer
Now Officially Managed By Central Kentucky Race Management!
Central Kentucky Race Management and The Hardin County History Museum proudly present the 7th Annual "Tim Walker Founders' Day 5K Run/ Walk" on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at the Elizabethtown Sports Park. This historic event is dedicated to one of the Founders' Day organizers Tim C. Walker who also served as mayor from (2011-2013) before his term was cut short by his untimely death on June 14, 2013.
Tim Walker shaped the history of Elizabethtown and Hardin County and made it a better place, so please join us on July 4th!
Registration
Registration is $25
Each registered runner will receive a Race T-shirt (to be guaranteed a T-shirt, please register by the shirt deadline of June 19, 2026)
Kids 9 and Under run for only $10
Packet Pickup
Packet pickup will be race morning beginning at 7am at the soccer pavilion located near the back of the park on the right. The race will start at 8 am. The course will remain inside the sports park and travel along the asphalt walking trail surrounding the park. Each loop will be 1.55 miles long. There will be a water stop after the first loop. Bathrooms will be open for the runners at the Sports Park.
This race is a fundraiser for the Hardin County History Museum and is in honor of our late Mayor Tim Walker, who created Founders' Day. The event moved last year to the Sports Park he loved and helped create, making the day even better.
About Tim Walker
Tim was a history lover and an outstanding leader at the museum, in the local community, and in his church. As a leader, he shared his faith and his vision to improve the quality of life for all. This 5k is dedicated to his memory and was created to honor his legacy by bringing families together in downtown Elizabethtown to celebrate our city's birth.
Robert F. Kennedy once said, "It is from numberless diverse acts of courage and belief that human history is shaped. Each time a man stands up for an idea or acts to improve the lot of others or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope."
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
86°
Typical Low
66°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Elizabethtown Wp Cs, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Elizabethtown, KY
Population
31,870
as of 2023
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.
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Days to train
- Race
- Tim Walker Founders' Day 5K
- Date
- July 4, 2026
Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Tim Walker Founders' Day 5K?
- Tim Walker Founders' Day 5K is a running race held in Elizabethtown, Kentucky on July 4, 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 Tim Walker Founders' Day 5K?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky at Elizabethtown Sports Park, Elizabethtown, KY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Tim Walker Founders' Day 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Tim Walker Founders' Day 5K
Jul 4, 2026