Walk in Elizabethtown, Kentucky | 2026-2027

The Heartland Hustle 5k/10k/Half Marathon [runsignup.com]
Sat, Mar 21, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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Central Kentucky Athletics presents: The Heartland Hustle

Join us for the Heartland Hustle, a premier running event featuring 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon distances along the scenic trails of Freeman...

Central Kentucky Athletics presents: The Heartland Hustle

Join us for the Heartland Hustle, a premier running event featuring 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon distances along the scenic trails of Freeman Lake in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Open to runners and walkers of all ages and experience levels, this event offers a welcoming, community-centered atmosphere while promoting healthy, active lifestyles.

Whether you're aiming for a personal best or simply enjoying a morning outdoors with friends and family, the Heartland Hustle delivers a rewarding race-day experience — all in support of youth athletics in Central Kentucky.

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026

Location: Freeman Lake Park, Elizabethtown, KY

Start/Finish: Lions Club Pavilion (adjacent to the new playground)

Park Access: Please use the Old Freeman Lake Park Entrance for the best access to race staging.

Packet Pickup: Begins at 7:00 AM on race morning

Race Options:

5K

10K

Half Marathon

Strollers are welcome, and leashed (non-retractable) pets are permitted on the course. The event is designed to be family-friendly and inclusive.

Participant Perks:

High-quality finisher’s medal

Professionally timed race with results posted live

Support a Great Cause

All proceeds benefit Central Kentucky Athletics and its mission to develop and support youth sports programs across the region.

Registration & Pricing:

5k: $25 (early bird through 1/22/26) - Regular Rate: $35

10k: $35 (early bird through 1/22/26)- Regular Rate: $45

Half Marathon: $65 (early bird through 1/22/26)- Regular Rate: $75

Register early to secure the best rates and guarantee your race swag!

Join Us

Experience the Heartland Hustle—where community, competition, and cause come together. We look forward to seeing you at the start line!

5k 10k 13.1 Miles Half Marathon Run Trail Walk
Blue Heron Way, Elizabethtown, Kentucky, 42701, United States
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Autism SpectRUN 5K Run/Walk [runsignup.com]
Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 8:30 AM

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Please join us for our 9th annual Autism community event, the Autism SpectRUN 5K, at the Elizabethtown Sports Park!

All proceeds from this family fun 5K will benefit Camp TESSA of Hardin County. Camp...

Please join us for our 9th annual Autism community event, the Autism SpectRUN 5K, at the Elizabethtown Sports Park!

All proceeds from this family fun 5K will benefit Camp TESSA of Hardin County. Camp TESSA (Teaching Effective Social Skills to Students with Autism) is a week-long summer day camp provided in Hardin County. Participants engage in various activities to practice social skills, including music, art, mealtime, games, and field trips. Support is provided by multiple community members, teachers, therapists, parents, and peer partners.

Each runner who registers by April 1st will receive a race t-shirt! T-shirts will not be included in the 9 and under category (unless registered as a paid participant). The deadline to sign up and get a guaranteed t-shirt is April 1st! Participants must pick up shirts at packet pickup or day of the race.

Medals will be awarded to participants at the finish of the race.

Packet Pickup

Packet pickup for the race will be held on Friday, April 17th, from 4-6 at Elizabethtown Sports Park at the soccer pavilion at the back right corner of the sports park or the morning of the race starting at 7:30!

Awards

All Runners will receive a finisher's medal.

5k Run Walk
Elizabethtown, Kentucky, 42701, United States
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Light the Night 5K: Superhero Walk/Run Hardin County Edition [runsignup.com]
Sat, May 09, 2026 at 8:42 PM

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Big news this year: Light The Night 5K is now a THREE-race series!

CASA of the Heartland will host the Light the Night 5K: Superhero Walk/Run on Friday, May 8, 2026, at the Elizabethtown Sports Park....

Big news this year: Light The Night 5K is now a THREE-race series!

CASA of the Heartland will host the Light the Night 5K: Superhero Walk/Run on Friday, May 8, 2026, at the Elizabethtown Sports Park. Our goal is to raise awareness for the most vulnerable children in our community—and use this night to pay tribute to our local heroes who protect and serve. This event is a celebration of those hometown heroes, and a chance for all of us to show up for kids who need someone in their corner.

And now, the mission goes even farther with two more races:

Meade County — June 5, 2026

Grayson County — August 21, 2026

Working together across all three events, we’re aiming to provide every child victim in Hardin, Breckinridge, Grayson, LaRue, and Meade counties with a CASA volunteer advocate—and hope for a better future.

3.1 Miles 5k Run Walk
Elizabethtown, Kentucky, 42701, United States
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Gavin's Gallop 5K [runsignup.com]
Sat, Jun 13, 2026 at 8:30 AM

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Gavin’s Gallop 5K isn’t just another race on the calendar. It’s a chance to stand beside families walking through something most of us can’t imagine.

All proceeds from this event go to Gavin’s Gifts,...

Gavin’s Gallop 5K isn’t just another race on the calendar. It’s a chance to stand beside families walking through something most of us can’t imagine.

All proceeds from this event go to Gavin’s Gifts, a nonprofit helping families affected by Batten Disease, a rare childhood condition. Your registration helps provide financial assistance, home modifications, and care-related support for families who need it.

Click Here for more information on Gavin's Gift.

Join us on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at the Lions Club Pavilion at Freeman Lake Park. The course follows the scenic trail by the lake on an out-and-back route, with a water stop at the turnaround.

Race Details:

Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026

Location: Lions Club Pavilion, Freeman Lake Park

Start Time: 8:30 AM

Packet Pickup: Race morning only, beginning at 7:30 AM

Registration:

Adults: $35

Kids 12 and under: $20

Every participant will receive a finisher’s medal to mark the day and the difference you helped make.

We hope to see you at Freeman Lake Park on Saturday, June 13, 2026.

3.1 Miles 5k Run Trail Walk
140 Freeman Lake Park Rd, Elizabethtown, Kentucky, 42701, United States
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Tim Walker Founders' Day 5K [runsignup.com]
Sat, Jul 04, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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Now Officially Managed By Central Kentucky Race Management!

Central Kentucky Race Management and The Hardin County History Museum proudly present the 7th Annual "Tim Walker Founders' Day 5K Run/...

Now Officially Managed By Central Kentucky Race Management!

Central Kentucky Race Management and The Hardin County History Museum proudly present the 7th Annual "Tim Walker Founders' Day 5K Run/ Walk" on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at the Elizabethtown Sports Park. This historic event is dedicated to one of the Founders' Day organizers Tim C. Walker who also served as mayor from (2011-2013) before his term was cut short by his untimely death on June 14, 2013.

Tim Walker shaped the history of Elizabethtown and Hardin County and made it a better place, so please join us on July 4th!

Registration

Registration is $25

Each registered runner will receive a Race T-shirt (to be guaranteed a T-shirt, please register by the shirt deadline of June 19, 2026)

Kids 9 and Under run for only $10

Packet Pickup

Packet pickup will be race morning beginning at 7am at the soccer pavilion located near the back of the park on the right. The race will start at 8 am. The course will remain inside the sports park and travel along the asphalt walking trail surrounding the park. Each loop will be 1.55 miles long. There will be a water stop after the first loop. Bathrooms will be open for the runners at the Sports Park.

This race is a fundraiser for the Hardin County History Museum and is in honor of our late Mayor Tim Walker, who created Founders' Day. The event moved last year to the Sports Park he loved and helped create, making the day even better.

About Tim Walker

Tim was a history lover and an outstanding leader at the museum, in the local community, and in his church. As a leader, he shared his faith and his vision to improve the quality of life for all. This 5k is dedicated to his memory and was created to honor his legacy by bringing families together in downtown Elizabethtown to celebrate our city's birth.

Robert F. Kennedy once said, "It is from numberless diverse acts of courage and belief that human history is shaped. Each time a man stands up for an idea or acts to improve the lot of others or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope."

5k Run Trail Walk
Elizabethtown, Kentucky, 42701, United States
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Run For The Chorus 5K [runsignup.com]
Sat, Aug 08, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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Run For The Chorus 5K

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Race starts at 9 AM | Packet pickup & race day registration opens at 8 AM

Severns Valley Baptist Church – Elizabethtown, KY

This isn’t your typical...

Run For The Chorus 5K

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Race starts at 9 AM | Packet pickup & race day registration opens at 8 AM

Severns Valley Baptist Church – Elizabethtown, KY

This isn’t your typical Saturday morning 5K.

Join us for the Run For The Chorus 5K—a fun, music-filled run that supports the Heart of Kentucky Chorus, a local nonprofit community chorus right here in Elizabethtown.

We’ll kick things off with a few songs from the chorus to set the tone, and as you make your way through the course, you’ll be cheered on by live singers stationed along the route. Seriously—live music while you run! It’s the kind of motivation you didn’t know you needed.

The race starts and finishes in the Severns Valley Baptist Church parking lot, and you’ll be supported every step of the way by our chorus members and volunteers.

If you love running, live music, or just want to support a great cause in a fun way, we’d love to have you there.

Come run (or walk) with us and be part of something truly one-of-a-kind!

3.1 Miles 5k Run Walk
1100 Ring Road, Elizabethtown, Kentucky, 42701, United States
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Cameron Ponder Cycling Classic [runsignup.com]
Sat, Oct 03, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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The Ride

Welcome to The Cameron Ponder Cycling Classic. The "CPCC" provides funding to the KSP Trooper Ponder Memorial Scholarship. For more information on the memorial fund please visit Trooper...

The Ride

Welcome to The Cameron Ponder Cycling Classic. The "CPCC" provides funding to the KSP Trooper Ponder Memorial Scholarship. For more information on the memorial fund please visit Trooper Cameron Ponder Memorial Scholarship Fund

This year we are excited to be part of the Kentucky Cycling Challenge led by BikeWalk Kentucky and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. For more information visit: https://bikewalk.ky/kentucky-cycling-challenge

Cycle through the lightly traveled and scenic rural roads of Central Kentucky. The ride will be escorted out of Elizabethtown by KSP. Join us as we honor hometown hero and Kentucky State Trooper Ponder along with first responders everywhere. Trooper Ponder’s badge number is 954; therefore, $9.54 from every registration will be donated to the memorial fund. We are proud that for each of the first three years of this event, we have been able to donate at least one scholarship annually to the Cameron Ponder Scholarship Fund. The SAG stops will be staffed by first responders and their families, as well as local civic organizations. T-shirts are included with registrations received before 15AUG2026. Registrations after 16 AUG will receive T-shirts/swag based on availability.

THE JERSEY - details coming soon

For additional Cameron Ponder Cycling Classic gear check our website.

To find more details about the event check our Facebook page.

9.54 Miles 29.54 Miles 68 Miles 109.54 Miles Cycling Walk
631 N. Miles Street, Elizabethtown, Kentucky, 42701, United States
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Tails & Tatas Breast Cancer Awareness 5k Run/Walk [runsignup.com]
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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The Tails & TaTas Breast Cancer Awareness 5k Run/Walk in partnership with Swope Family of Dealerships will be held in a hybrid format allowing both virtual and in-person participation. The...

The Tails & TaTas Breast Cancer Awareness 5k Run/Walk in partnership with Swope Family of Dealerships will be held in a hybrid format allowing both virtual and in-person participation. The start/finish line for the dog-friendly run will begin at the Swope Toyota Dealership and wind through Freeman Lake Park. We have also added a 1-mile fun run for the 12 and under group. As in the past10 years, all funds will be given to the Baptist Health Foundation Hardin.

For the 5k Run - Awards will be given to the overall 1st place finisher male & female runners.

For the 1 mile fun run - Awards will be given for the 1st, 2nd & 3rd place male & female runners. Everyone else in the 1-mile fun run will be presented with a medal.

Remember this is a dog-friendly run/walk with 3 costume contests: cutest dog, best costume, and dog/owner look-a-like held 30 minutes prior to the start of the run/walk.

Be sure to follow us for more information and updates on Facebook – Tails & Tatas Breast Cancer Awareness 5k Run/Walk and on Instagram - tailasandtatas5k

Packet Pickup

Thursday, October 8th from 5pm to 7pm at Pet Supplies Plus in Elizabethtown

Friday, October 9th from 5pm to 7pm at Swope Toyota in Elizabethtown

1 Miles 3.1 Miles 5k Fun Run Run Virtual Walk
Elizabethtown, Kentucky, 42701, United States
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8 walking events in Elizabethtown, Kentucky

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