Kicking Butt 5K Run/Walk
When is Kicking Butt 5K Run/Walk?
Kicking Butt 5K Run/Walk takes place on Saturday, August 28, 2027 in Louisville, KY.
What distances does Kicking Butt 5K Run/Walk offer?
Kicking Butt 5K Run/Walk offers 8 events: 1 Mile Walk, 1 Mile Walk, Virtual Runner/Walker, 5K Run/Walk, Virtual Runner/Walker, 5K Run/Walk, FREE Kid's Dash, FREE Kid's Dash.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile Walk | 1.0 mi | $30.00 | Register |
| 1 Mile Walk | 1.0 mi | $30.00 | Register |
| Virtual Runner/Walker | 3.1 mi | $35.00 | Register |
| 5K Run/Walk | 3.1 mi | $30.00 | Register |
| Virtual Runner/Walker | 3.1 mi | $35.00 | Register |
| 5K Run/Walk | 3.1 mi | $30.00 | Register |
| FREE Kid's Dash | 400.0 km | $0.00 | Register |
| FREE Kid's Dash | 400.0 km | $0.00 | Register |
How much does Kicking Butt 5K Run/Walk cost?
Registration for Kicking Butt 5K Run/Walk starts at $0.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Kicking Butt 5K Run/Walk held?
Kicking Butt 5K Run/Walk is held in Louisville, KY at Waterfront Park at the Big Four Bridge.
About Kicking Butt 5K Run/Walk
Mission: Finish Line for Your Behind
Come dressed as your favorite superhero to help avenge colon cancer. Capes encouraged, courage required. We will have several family-friendly games, and please bring your four-legged friends. Please register your kids and indicate if they would like a cape package (absolutely available to our big kids and really fun adults).
SATURDAY, August 28, 2027, at 8:00 AM at Waterfront Park in Louisville
RACE FEATURES:
- Scenic paved route at Waterfront Park in downtown Louisville
- Commemorative race shirts
- Family-friendly games for kids
- "Daisy" best dressed superhero dog award
- Free Race Photos (Thanks Ruby Cline-Eaton & Donna Collins Photography)
- Chip timing by RaceRise
- Teams
- Overall & Age Group Awards
- Free Kids Dash (1/4 mile)
- Prizes for our Top Fundraising Teams
PACKET PICKUP Our packet pickup will be held on Friday, August 27th, from 12pm-6 pm in front of our office, Prevention Project (Address: 1640 Lyndon Farm Ct #108, Louisville, KY 40223). Foundation For A healthy Kentucky Building. We will also have race morning packet pickup from 7-7:30 am at Waterfront Park Big Four Lawn.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
- 7:00AM Packet Pickup & Healthy Village Opens
- 7:40AM Kids 1/4 Mile Dash (Ages 9 and under)
- 7:50AM Pre-race Program
- 8:00AM Kicking Butt 5K Race Start
- 8:02AM 1 Mile Fun Walk starts
- 9:00AM 5K & Fundraising Awards Ceremony
KID'S DASH We'll have a FREE Kid's Dash (1/4 mile distance) at 7:40 am. SUPERHERO packets will be available for purchase when registering (for kids of all ages 0-120). Please register your kids.
DAISY AWARD: This is a best-dressed dog award in honor of Meredith Potthast. Costumes will be superhero themed.
5K RACE AWARDS Top 3 M/F Overall and Top 3 M/F in the following age groups: 0-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 and 80+
-Colon cancer is the #1 cancer killer in 20–49-year-olds
-New legislation has been passed in Kentucky that makes it easier to be screened. https://kyma.org/from-cancer-detection-to-prevention-the-promise-of-krs-304-17a-257/
-Let's support our survivors