When
Saturday, May 16th, 2026
Where
Cherokee Park, Louisville KY
Distance
5K
About this race
🏃♀️ Candace's Cause 5K Overview
Beautiful Cherokee Park in Louisville will once again host the "Candace's Cause 5K". Enjoy the park's many landmarks and points of interest, all the while walking and/or running to support a worthwhile organization dedicated to finding a cure for DIPG - a rare form of pediatric brain tumor that has affected so many of our kids in this region.
This year's race is being ran on DIPG Awareness Day throughout the Commonwealth.
📅 Packet Pickup
- Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
- Time: 8 to 9 am
- Location: Cherokee Park
🏁 Race Information
- Start Time: 9 am EDT
- Location: Cherokee Park
- Start/Finish Point: At the water fountain at the rugby field on the Scenic loop near Baringer Hill Path
📝 Registration
- Fee: $25 per runner
- T-shirt: Free race-day t-shirt for those who register through May 1, 2026
- Online Registration: Open until 9 am start time of the event
- Cash Registrations: Available on race day
🏆 Awards
- Top Finishers: Top Three Male & Female finishers will receive special awards
💧 Water Stops & Aid Station
- Location: Water/hydration station about 1.5 miles into the loop
For more information and to register, visit the Candace's Cause 5K website.
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