Louisville, KY | Saturday, May 30, 2026Closing SoonPatrioticMemorial / Honor
“OUR NATION OWES A DEBT TO ITS FALLEN HEROES THAT WE CAN NEVER FULLY REPAY" The 5th Annual Louisville Honor Earned, Remembrance Owed (H.E.R.O.) Run/Walk/Ruck honors those who died in battle and those we lost at home to the psychological wounds of war. Join us on Saturday, May 30, 2026 for a day of camaraderie and connection. Proceeds will benefit Volunteers of America Mid-States, as well as the University of Louisville's Salute to Service Scholarship Fund. Join us to support great Veteran driven charities, learn more about local Veteran organizations, and take home a unique finisher's medal. The Louisville H.E.R.O. Run/Walk/Ruck is a family friendly event, and will once again take place at the University of Louisville Cardinal Track Stadium, 2125 South Floyd Street in Louisville. The route will leave the track and field stadium, take participants around the beautiful University of Louisville campus, and finish on the track. Registration Early Bird Pricing until December 31, 2025: $20 for Military/Veterans, $25 for civilians After January 1, 2026: $25 for Military/Veterans, $30 for civilians Kids 8 and under can also choose to run our FREE 100-meter fun run. Race Ambassadors Recruit 5 friends and family to register, and get your race registration refunded! Details will be included in your confirmation email after you sign up. Packet Pickup Packet pickup will be Friday, May 29, 2026 at Mission BBQ, 4607 Shelbyville Road, Louisville, KY 40207, from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. Race day packet pickup and registration will be from 7:00am to 7:45am at Cardinal Track Stadium. Participants are STRONGLY encouraged to pick up their race packets / swag bags on Friday Awards All 5K and 10K finishers will receive a beautiful custom medal to add to their race collection. Additional awards for top civilian and Veteran male and female finishers for both the 5K and 10K distances. Course Map https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5796686524 (5K) 10K runners will complete the 5K course
