Firecracker 5K

Join the Louisville Bicycle Club for the 46th Annual Old Kentucky Home Bicycle Tour (OKHT) and experience the beauty of a Kentucky summer from the saddle.

Set in the scenic rolling hills of Oldham County, this classic late-summer ride offers something for every cyclist — whether you’re chasing a 100K challenge or enjoying a relaxed cruise with friends.

Choose Your Distance

• 🚴 62.1 Miles (100K)

• 🚴 40 Miles

• 🚴 20 Miles

All routes feature picturesque country roads, horse farms, and the signature rolling hills that make this ride a Kentucky favorite.

Start, Finish & After-Party

The ride begins and ends at 3rd Turn Oldham Gardens, where riders will gather for a post-ride celebration, lunch, and community festivities. It’s the perfect place to relax, refuel, and celebrate your accomplishment.

Rest Stops & Community Impact

The Tour includes three fully supported rest stops. All distances will enjoy a stop at our legendary “World Famous” Homemade Cookie Stop, featuring dozens of baked goods prepared by Louisville Bicycle Club members.

In 2026, we’re proud to partner with local non-profits to help operate our rest stops. A portion of proceeds will support these organizations, giving back to the community that makes this event possible.

Returning for 2026

🏅 All riders will receive a commemorative Finisher’s Medal to celebrate completing the ride!

Weekend Kickoff

The Louisville Bicycle Club will host:

• Friday Afternoon Open Ride

• Packet Pickup

Make it a full weekend of cycling and community.

A Kentucky Tradition Since 1974

The Old Kentucky Home Bicycle Tour was founded in 1974 by Stewart Prather and fellow Louisville Bicycle Club members. Originally routed to Bardstown, Kentucky, the event now tours the beautiful roads of Oldham County.

While the start and finish locations have evolved, the mission remains the same — to celebrate the backroads of our Old Kentucky Home. In honor of Stewart, we proudly keep the name OKHT.

This event takes place rain or shine.

Register today and experience one of Kentucky’s longest-running and most beloved cycling traditions.

Personal Best Racing presents on August 8th 2026 the Hillcrest Youth Triathlon! Open to ages 4-16

Join us as we race triathlon with 3 divisions:

Hurricanes (Long) 150 yard swim/3.1 mile bike/1.2 mile run

Thunderstorms (Mid) 50 yard swim/1.8 mile bike/0.6 mile run

Rain Showers (Short) 25 yard swim/1.5 mile bike/0.3 mile run

There are no age limitations between the divisions and all divisions are USA Triathlon Sanctioned. Athletes ages 4-16 can participate in whichever division they are ready for. Please make sure they are able to do all three sports independently before signing them up.

Come Run/Walk and Help Us Kick Cancer in the Butt!

-By 2030 colorectal cancer will be the #1 cancer killer in 20–49-year-olds

-rectal cancer is more common in younger patients

-Early age onset colon cancer is on the rise, and we are spreading awareness

-gather your family history of cancer and polyps

-If you are having symptoms please talk to your doctor

-Let's support our survivors

SATURDAY, August 29th, 2026, at 8:00AM at Waterfront Park in Louisville

RACE FEATURES:

• Scenic paved route at Waterfront Park in downtown Louisville

• Commemorative race shirts

• "Daisy" best dressed dog award

• Free Race Photos

• 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 28th from 11am-6pm 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 6:15-7:45am at Waterfront Park.

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

• 6:15AM Packet Pickup Opens

• 7:00AM Healthy Village Opens

• 7:40AM Kids 1/4 Mile Dash (Ages 9 and under)

• 7:50AM Prerace 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 7:40am. All kids will receive a participation medal but there will be no timing or awards for the Kid's Dash. Kid's can join their parents in the 1 Mile fun walk or 5K but they will not receive a bib, shirt or be chip timed.

DAISY AWARD: This is a best dressed dog award in honor of Meredith Potthast.

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+

5K ROUTE MAP

1 MILE FUN WALK ROUTE MAP

Oldham County Parks and Recreation will be hosting its 23rd annual, USAT sanctioned Sprint Triathlon at Wendell Moore Park on Saturday, August 29, 2026.

This is a great race for every level of triathlete. Participants must be 16 & over.

Swimming leg, 400 meters, is a time start, every 15 seconds, in the John W. Black Aquatic Center 25 meter pool.

Bike course, 10 miles, on the Oldham County roads (non closed) with police at the major intersections. Bike course is a hilly course.

Run leg, 2 Miles, is on the park grounds includes an asphalt trail with a few grass sections.

All triathletes receive a finish metal at the finish line.

Awards ceremony follows the race with free pizza. Awards will be given to the following: Overall Female, Overall Male and the top two finishers in a variety of age groups. All triathletes will receive a ticket for a chance to win one of several door prizes during the awards ceremony.

The race costs $75.00 per individual. All Non-USAT members must add an additional fee per participant to cover one-day insurance.

Registration deadline is August 16th at 11:59 p.m. Maximum number of participates is 200 entries.