Spencer County Octoberfest 5K

21st Annual Run/Walk for Autism

5K and 1 Mile Walk

Greetings Participants,

We want to inform you of an important update regarding this event. Participants now upload their own race times. We look forward to your participation and hope this change enhances your overall experience with us.

FEAT of Louisville is a 501c3 organization whose mission since 1999 is dedicated to “Easing the autism journey, through a network created for families by families, by providing ongoing support, education, programs, and resources.

This year we are hosting our annual Run/Walk for Autism to raise funds to assist with several of our programs including the Endeavor Preschool Program for children with autism, Bluegrass Center for Autism Vocational Program, the Autism Friendly Business Initiative that assists families in integrating into our community, the Get Your FEAT Wet Swim Program, the Dreams in Motion summer camp and several more.

For 20 years, FEAT of Louisville's annual Run/Walk for Autism has dedicated participants, sponsors and vendors who assist in raising funds and awareness for autism. Join us in person or virtually as we run for autism.

Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the US with 1 in 31 being diagnosed, FEAT of Louisville is growing to meet the ever increasing needs of our families. FEAT's mission to ease the autism journey is one that will never change in concept but only in our enthusiasm to get more accomplished.

Our strength as a community is powered by love and built on the commitment of individuals like you. Create a team, join a team or do it on your own. Run, walk and fundraise with your family to enhance the lives of families living with autism.

Connect with us: www.featoflouisville.org

Run/Walk for Autism 5K and 1 mile walk starts at 9:00AM

This is a rain/shine event. There will be no refunds.

Virtual participants will need to pick up their packets at packet pickup on Friday

This race is part of the River City Races Run the 502 series. Run six races on our calendar and get a Run the 502 Finisher Medal with charms of all the races finished. Click here to register for the Run the 502.

NEW THIS YEAR, SAVE WITH A FAMILY OF FOUR REGISTRATION

Register a Family of Four and save $10 off the registration fee.

Lace up your running shoes and join us for a fun, family-friendly event that supports a great cause!

The Parklands & WLKY 5K helps fund the annual maintenance and operations of The Parklands, a visitor-and-donor supported public park system that receives no tax dollars for annual operations. Your registration ensures the park remains safe, clean, fun, and beautiful—365 days a year, for free.

The 5K will begin at 8:30 AM on Saturday, June 6th, in Beckley Creek Park. This 3.1-mile walk/run features a course that combines road sections with the scenic Louisville Loop trail. Both in-person and virtual options are available, and each participant will receive a race medal and a 2026 t-shirt.

The Parklands & WLKY 5K supports the annual maintenance and operations of The Parklands of Floyds Fork. The Parklands is one of the largest visitor-and-donor supported public park systems in the country and receives no tax dollars for annual operations. Open 365 days a year at no charge to visitors, it is one of the region's most popular destinations and has nearly 4 million visits each year.

The Parklands features over 60 miles of trails for hiking and biking—including a mountain bike park and a 19-mile, ADA-certified, multi-use paved trail that spans the length of the park—and 22 miles of paddling trail along Floyds Fork. Help us continue providing safe, clean, fun, and beautiful park experiences by registering for the Parklands & WLKY 5K today!

For those participants who sign up for the Virtual 5K, you will be able to complete the race at any time and any place. Please submit your results on the registration website from Friday June 5th through Monday June 8th.

Race entry includes:

• Short sleeve tech race shirt

• Finisher medal

• Free race photography

• Post race refreshments

The Parklands & WLKY 5K is on Saturday, June 6th. This 3.1-mile run/walk will start and finish at the Egg Lawn at Beckley Creek Park. Runners and walkers will go out on the road, then return partly on the Louisville Loop. The race will start at 8:30 am.

WOOHOO!!! We are so excited to be doing our run in the Parklands again this year! Participants run five (timed with awards) or three (fun run but timed) miles through the beautiful trails of Turkey Run Park (Parklands of Floyd Fork) to benefit Second Chances Wildlife Center. Second Chances is a nonprofit that provides Environmental Education programs to the Louisville area community. They also offer wildlife rehabilitation and safe release of injured and orphaned animals. Race proceeds and additional donations go back to saving our local wildlife. This pays for medicines, cleaning supplies, vet visits, formula, food, etc. Thank you for your support.

Runners receive a custom series medal and long sleeve hoodie tech tee. Car seat covers (keep your sweat to yourself!) available to purchase the day of race. Runners have a chance to meet one of the Second Chances Animal Ambassadors! Non-releasable Educational Animal Ambassadors have lifetime sanctuary at Second Chances. The course is a five miles (or three) of single track, wooded trail through beautiful Turkey Run. Elevation about 600. Starting and ending by Brown Forman Silo, the course is great for beginners and veteran runners alike. There are some roots and rocks, mostly on the first mile. Door prizes and overall awards for top 3 male and female runners (gift certificates) for the FIVE MILE. If the trails are too muddy to run due to rain, we will be on the paved path, which still makes for a lovely run.

Again this year, we have a fun little twist. We will have a few hidden raccoons along the course. If you find one, you can turn it in for a door prize. One per person. Of course if your goal is strictly speed, just wave to the animals as you run past them. We will have other door prizes with a drawing.

A water stop will be located at the midway point on the course. In accordance with our environmental friendly stance, this is a cup free race. Please bring your own reusable cup or water bottle.

A photographer will be there to capture the spirit of the morning. Say cheese!

Plenty of snacks at the end. Second Chances’ volunteers will be making you some goodies. We plan to have Kentucky Hop Water giving out free hop water. Stay and socialize for a bit. Door prizes at 10AM.

There is a 3 mile FUN run/walk option. This will be timed for your benefit, but no awards.

Packet Pickup: TBA Saturday 2-5PM and race morning starting at 7:45am. $40 (3 mile) $45 (5 mile) registration the morning of race.

Thank you to our sponsor Tippi McTyeire. (Working on a couple others so stay tuned!) Thank you to Bigfoot Timing for supporting us with the best timing in our area! Thank you to the Parklands for hosting us and helping to make this happen!

Blackacre Barnstormer 4 & 8 mile trail race benefiting Blackacre Conservancy!

Come out and enjoy a one of a kind experience running through the trails of Blackacre Nature Preserve. Starting near the Tyler Homestead and Historic Barn, this years course will traverse both field and trail. Spy goats, cows and other farm animals along the way.

Finisher Medals

Check out the finisher medal below.

Packet Pick Up

Packet pick-up will be on-site race day. Please plan to pick-up your race packet with enough time to allow for pinning your bib before race start.

Awards

Each race will have awards for Overall Male & Female

All finishers will receive our Unique Blackacre Barnstormer medal.

Additionally, race shirts featuring the Barnstorming Goat are available for $5 to any and all who would like to order one from the RunSignUp race page Store.

Post Race Refreshments

We will have ice cream cups at the finish line along with pre-packaged snack items post race. A perfect way to cool down and great excuse to stick around and socialize post race.

Stay Hydrated & Stay Safe

This event is CUPLESS. Please bring your own water bottle, hydration pack, or cup.

Course Description

After talking to many who have previous run Blackacre trails and running them many times over the past few weeks, we believe we have mapped out a course which sticks to more trails and less Cross Country style running, as well as taking participants to areas possibly less traveled previously. We start near the 1790 Double Crib Barn and follow the lane to jump on the Sunrise Meadow trail. This section runs along the tree line and meadow area. About the 1 mile mark we dip into the woods on the Waterfall Trail. This section is a bit rocky in places but beautiful. As we near Mile 2 we pass one of the oldest White Oaks in Kentucky following a lollypop loop on the Cattail Pond trail. Heading back toward the homestead, we will dip to the right and run past the Spring House. Following along side the barn we will head out toward Dragonfly Pond. From Dragonfly Pond we will figure 8 the Sunset Trail and say Hello to the goats as we make out way to the barn. Passing through the barn you will loop

around Dragonfly Pond one more time and finish next to the Presley Tyler homestead. 8 Milers will continue for a second loop while the 4 Milers finish at the arch.

See Course Map Below

Link to Garmin Course Map and GPX File: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/392247115

T-Shirts

Shirts for this series are an optional add-on. This keeps the cost of the race reasonable for families and those who have way too many race shirts. We will have a limited number of shirts available for sale on race day. If you know you want a shirt, please pre-order during registration. Or use the link at the top of the page. Be sure to place your order no later than 2 weeks before race day.

Parking--ARRIVE EARLY & CARPOOL

We ask that you plan to arrive early for parking. A large portion of parking will be in a grass field. We want to be respectful of the property so we are able to have many more great events in the future. Carpooling is preferred to make space for everyone planning to participate. If you are planning to run with a friend, we encourage carpooling.

Water/Snacks

This event is CUPLESS. Please bring your own water bottle, hydration pack, or cup. Bottled Water will be available in limited supply. Water and pre packaged snacks will be available post race.

Join us for the annual Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k! A run local-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.

The fun includes -

• Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal

• Chip-timing with live results and awards

• Pacers for the half marathon

• Free photos

• Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line

• Plenty of fun!

*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!

• Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!