Dart for Head Start 5K

JUN
6
2026
Join the Dart for Head Start Run and Walk on June 6, 2026, at Louisville's Tom Sawyer Park. This community event features a 5K run and a 1-mile walk, with all proceeds supporting early childhood education. It includes family-friendly activities like a DJ and yard games.
Sat 6 Jun 2026
5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Dart for Head Start Run and Walk is a community event organized by the Ohio Valley Educational Foundation (OVEF). It will take place on June 6, 2026, at Tom Sawyer Park in Louisville, Kentucky. This is the third annual edition of the event.

Distances

Participants can choose between two distances:

  • 5K Run
  • 1 Mile Walk

Event Details

All proceeds from the event go directly to support the OVEC Head Start program, an early childhood education initiative. The event is described as a fun run and community event. It is a chip-free event; participants are expected to record their own time at the finish line, though a large timing clock will be displayed for unofficial times.

In addition to the run and walk, there will be a DJ and yard games for children. A playground is located nearby at the park.

The address for the event is 3000 Freys Hill Rd, Louisville, KY 40241. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
5k Run
1 Mile Walk