Candace's Cause 5K
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Candace's Cause 5K at Cherokee Park, Louisville
Candace's Cause 5K takes place on May 16, 2026, at Cherokee Park in Louisville, KY. The event includes a main 5K and a free kids 5K open to ages 10 and under. The course follows the Scenic Loop and uses the water fountain at the rugby field near Baringer Hill Path as the shared start and finish location.
The event is scheduled on DIPG Awareness Day and supports an organization focused on finding a cure for DIPG, a rare form of pediatric brain tumor. Packet pickup is held at Cherokee Park on the day of the event between 8:00 and 9:00 am. Registration for the main 5K is listed at $25; runners who register by May 1, 2026, are listed as eligible to receive a race-day t-shirt while supplies last.
Awards are given to the top three male and top three female finishers. A water and hydration station is provided about 1.5 miles into the loop. Online and on-site registration options are referenced for participants, and cash registrations are accepted on race day. The park address is 745 Cochran Hill Rd, Louisville, KY 40206. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
