This race is part of the River City Races Run the 502 series. Run six races on our calendar and get a Run the 502 Finisher Medal with charms of all the races finished. Clickherefor more details and to register for the Run the 502.SAVE WITH A FAMILY OF FOUR REGISTRATIONRegister a Family of Four and save $10 off the registration fee.The Gaslight 5K Walk/Run registration is open for all ages including wheelchair participants. Over 750 runners start and end at the Jeffersontown Chamber of Commerce on Saturday morning to kick off the weekend. An awards ceremony, power snacks, and door prizes take part after the runners cross the finish line.AwardsCash awards to top three male and female - $75/$50/$25 and Ken Combs Gift Certificates ($50/$40/$30)Medals to top three male/female in each of the following age groups:9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and over.Race Day Packet PickupSaturday, September 5th starting at 7:30 a.m. at Jeffersontown City Hall.PLEASE NOTE THE JEFFERSONTOWN GASLIGHT FESTIVAL IS A PET FREE EVENT SO DOGS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IN THE RACE.VIRTUAL RUNA virtual race is a race that can be run or walked from any location you choose. You can run, jog, or walk on the road, on the trail, on a treadmill or track. You get to run your own race, at your own pace. Virtual runners not eligible for awards.For Virtual Runners: Run between Thursday, September 10th and Sunday, September 13th, upload time by Sunday, September 13th at midnight.
Races Offered
5k In-Person
Sep 12, 2026
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$28.41
5k Virtual
Sep 12, 2026
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5K
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09:00
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$28.41
Family of Four Registration
Sep 12, 2026
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5K
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09:00
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$98.16
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Jeffersontown.
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16.3° / 27.3°
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15.9° / 27.1°
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Avg sunshine hours
10h 27m
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Avg rainfall
2.9 mm
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Avg snowfall
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Avg wind speed
8.5 km/h (Light breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
High
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Course conditions
Hard and dry surface
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Max UV Index
Moderate (5.0)
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Humidity
67.8%
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Sunrise
07:24
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Sunset
19:48
About Jeffersontown
Learn more about the host city, Jeffersontown.
Jeffersontown is a city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 28,474 at the 2020 census. Jeffersontown is a major suburb of Louisville. When the Louisville Metro government was established in 2003, Jeffersontown chose to retain its status as an independent city. It is the metro area's largest municipality outside Louisville. Locally, the city is often referred to by the abbreviated name J-town.
