Pupkin 5pice 5k
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Pupkin 5pice 5k 2026
Pupkin 5pice 5k takes place on October 31, 2026 at Hogan's Fountain in Cherokee Park, located at 745 Cochran Hill Road, Louisville, KY. The event is part of the River City Races Run the 502 series and offers both in-person and virtual participation options.
Distances include:
- 5k in-person
- Virtual 5k
- Virtual 5k with packet mailing
Race entry includes a gender specific short sleeve Pupkin Spice tech shirt, a finisher medal, and a finisher certificate showing time and place. Participants may receive a free pet bandana while supplies last. The event features a pet parade and a costume contest with multiple award categories. Fundraising is integrated with the event: the charity partner is Friends of Metro Animal Services Louisville, and entrants who raise $150 will have their entry fee refunded. The fundraising page shows $425.24 raised toward a $3,000 goal.
Awards are given to the top three male and female overall, first male and female master and grandmaster, and the top three in age groups ranging from 9 and under through 80 and over. Organizers note past parking safety concerns when vehicles left before the race finished and advise using parking south of Hogan's Fountain or designated lots and trails to avoid driving through the finish area. The event also collects donations for the Metro Animal Services Pet Food Pantry and will provide a coupon for a free Jeff's Donuts for qualifying donations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
