Louisville H.E.R.O. Run/Walk/Ruck

🏅 Race Overview

The 4th 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 31, 2025 for a day of camaraderie and connection. Proceeds will benefit our new charity partner, Volunteers of America Mid-States, as well as the University of Louisville's Salute to Service Scholarship Fund.

• Date: May 31, 2025
• Location: University of Louisville Track Stadium, 2125 South Floyd Street, Louisville, KY
• Event Type: Run, Walk, or Ruck
• Beneficiaries: Volunteers of America Mid-States and the UofL Scholarship Fund

🏃 Event Details

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 that will once again take place at the University of Louisville Cardinal Track Stadium.

• Family Friendly: Open to all ages
• Course: Route leaves the stadium, goes around the campus, and finishes at the track
• 10K Option: New for 2025, at no additional cost
• Course Map: Click the Course Map for more info.

📝 Registration

$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 30, 2025 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 distances.

• Finishers Medal: Beautiful custom medal for all finishers
• Top Awards: For top civilian and Veteran finishers
• Age Group Awards: Back for 2025
• Recognition: Celebrate your achievements!

🗺️ Course Map

Course Map (5K)

10K runners will complete the 5K course twice.

🌐 Event Link

For more information and registration, visit the official race page: Louisville H.E.R.O. Run/Walk/Ruck.