2026 Shelbyville Triathlon Series

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.

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 for more details and to register for the Run the 502.

SAVE WITH A FAMILY OF FOUR REGISTRATION

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

Now in its 23rd year, Bark in the Park is ACS’ longest-running annual event–and it’s bigger and better than ever! The day kicks off with a professionally timed 5K or a more leisurely 1-mile Woof Walk, where participants are welcome to walk, jog, stroll, or run through the scenic trails of The Parklands of Floyds Fork, Beckley Creek Park.

As soon as the race beings, the festivities continue with a lively family-friendly festival featuring pet-friendly vendors, live entertainment, an exciting interactive lure course for dogs, costume contests, kids’ activities, our beloved Pet of the Year contest and so much more!

Make sure you stick around for the Festival after the race!

Would you like to donate much needed items instead of making a cash donation? Below are the most needed items and QR codes to scan to Amazon, Chewy and Kuranda Beds. Just scan, pick an item and it will be delivered directly to the Animal Care Society!

Join Us for the Spencer County Octoberfest 5K on Tuesday, September 29,2026 on Main Street in Taylorsville, Kentucky

Race Start: 6:30 PM

Lace up your running—or walking—shoes and join us for a meaningful evening in the heart of Taylorsville! The Spencer County Octoberfest 5K Walk/Run is a family-friendly event open to all ages and fitness levels.

Why Participate?

All proceeds support Spencer County Special Olympics.

Event Details:

5K Registration:

$30 if registered by September 12

$35 through race morning

Includes a race t-shirt if registered by September 22!

Kids Fun Run (Ages 9 & Under) is just $15

Packet Pickup:

Sunday, Sept. 27 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM

Public Square: 18 E Main St, Taylorsville

Race Day (Tuesday, Sept. 29) | Starting at 5:00 PM

Awards:

Top 2 Overall Male & Female Finishers

Top Male & Female in the following age groups:

9 & Under (Fun Run participants not included in 5K awards)

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–29

30–34

35–39

40–44

45–49

50–54

55–59

60–64

65–69

70–74

75 & Over

Why You'll Love It:

Scenic evening route through historic downtown Taylorsville

Community celebration of support and resilience

DJ, good vibes, and a cause that truly matters

And you'll be supporting Spencer County Special Olympics!