Welcome Home 5K - Louisville

OCT
3
2026
Join the Welcome Home 5k Run/Walk in Louisville or participate virtually from any location. This event is part of the Run the 502 series and supports local health and foster care services for children and families.
Sat 3 Oct 2026
5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Welcome Home 5k Run/Walk is an athletic event held in Louisville, Kentucky. Taking place on October 3, 2026, the event begins at 1100 E Market St. Participants can choose between an in-person attendance or a virtual option that can be completed at any location.

The available distances for this event include:

  • 5 km (Run or Walk)
  • 5 km (Virtual)

The race is organized as part of the River City Races Run the 502 series. This series allows individuals who complete six specific races to receive a series finisher medal with charms representing each completed event.

Additional Features

The event supports the Home of the Innocents, an organization founded in 1880 that provides behavioral health services, foster care, adoption services, and nursing care for children and young adults with medical complexities.

For those participating in the virtual 5k, results can be submitted between October 1st and midnight on October 4th. These participants are eligible to download a finisher certificate and view their rankings starting on October 5th. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
5k Run/walk
Virtual 5k