Welcome Home 5K - Louisville
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Welcome Home 5k Run/Walk 2026
The Welcome Home 5k Run/Walk is a community sports event held in Louisville, Kentucky. The race takes place at 1100 E Market St and offers options for both in-person and remote participation. This event is a featured component of the River City Races Run the 502 series. Participants who complete six races within this series are eligible to receive a specialized finisher medal featuring charms from each finished event.
Participants can choose from the following distances:
- 5k Run/Walk
- 5k Virtual Race
The in-person 5k route is a standard road course, while the virtual option allows participants to complete the distance at a location of their choosing between October 1 and October 4. Virtual participants have the opportunity to submit their results online to view rankings and download a finisher certificate.
Registration options include individual entries and a discounted package for a family of four. The event supports the Home of the Innocents, an organization founded in 1880 that provides behavioral health services, foster care, adoption support, and skilled nursing care for children and families. The organization assists approximately 4,000 individuals annually through various community and residential programs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
