Louisville H.E.R.O. Run/Walk/Ruck

About the Event

“OUR NATION OWES A DEBT TO ITS FALLEN HEROES THAT WE CAN NEVER FULLY REPAY"

The 5th Annual Louisville Honor Earned, Remembrance Owed (H.E.R.O.) Run/Walk/Ruck honors those who died in battle and those we lost at home to the psychological wounds of war. Join us on Saturday, May 30, 2026 for a day of camaraderie and connection. Proceeds will benefit Volunteers of America Mid-States, as well as the University of Louisville's Salute to Service Scholarship Fund.

Join us to support great Veteran driven charities, learn more about local Veteran organizations, and take home a unique finisher's medal.

The Louisville H.E.R.O. Run/Walk/Ruck is a family friendly event, and will once again take place at the University of Louisville Cardinal Track Stadium, 2125 South Floyd Street in Louisville. The route will leave the track and field stadium, take participants around the beautiful University of Louisville campus, and finish on the track.

Registration

Early Bird Pricing until December 31, 2025: $20 for Military/Veterans, $25 for civilians

After January 1, 2026: $25 for Military/Veterans, $30 for civilians

Kids 8 and under can also choose to run our FREE 100-meter fun run.

Race Ambassadors

Recruit 5 friends and family to register, and get your race registration refunded! Details will be included in your confirmation email after you sign up.

Packet Pickup

Packet pickup will be Friday, May 29, 2026 at Mission BBQ, 4607 Shelbyville Road, Louisville, KY 40207, from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. Race day packet pickup and registration will be from 7:00am to 7:45am at Cardinal Track Stadium. Participants are STRONGLY encouraged to pick up their race packets / swag bags on Friday

Awards

All 5K and 10K finishers will receive a beautiful custom medal to add to their race collection.

Additional awards for top civilian and Veteran male and female finishers for both the 5K and 10K distances.

Course Map

Humidity (%)

air 10.1 /

water_drop 71.4%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 14.6° / 25.7°

wb_sunny 13.9° / 25.2°

air 10.1 km/h

water_drop 71.4%

About Louisville

Louisville, the largest city in Kentucky, is known for the Kentucky Derby horserace and as the "gateway to the south" from southern Indiana. It's a lively mid-sized city with an excellent dining scene, ample opportunities for bourbon tasting, and interesting public art. Louisville is also the namesake of the Official Bat of Major League Baseball — the Louisville Slugger.

Hotels & Places to Stay

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Registration Discount

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