Tim Walker Founders' Day 5K
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Event Overview
The Tim Walker Founders' Day 5K is a running and walking event held on July 4, 2026. It is the seventh annual event and is managed by Central Kentucky Race Management in partnership with the Hardin County History Museum. The event takes place at the Elizabethtown Sports Park in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.
Race Details
The event features a single 5 km distance. The course remains inside the Elizabethtown Sports Park, traveling along the park's asphalt walking trail. Participants complete two loops of a 1.55-mile (approximately 2.5 km) route. A water stop is available after the first loop.
Registration and Logistics
Registration is $25 for general participants, while children aged 9 and under can register for $10. Registered participants receive a race t-shirt; a shirt deadline of June 19, 2026, is mentioned to guarantee a shirt. Packet pickup occurs on race morning at the soccer pavilion located near the back of the park.
Event Purpose
The race is a fundraiser for the Hardin County History Museum. It is dedicated to the memory of Tim C. Walker, a former mayor of Elizabethtown (2011-2013) and one of the original Founders' Day organizers who died in 2013. The event honors his legacy and his contributions to the local community and history. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
