4 cycling events in Louisville, Kentucky

The Kentucky Derby Festival and PNC are once again offering a FREE training program for cyclists of all experience levels.

The Training Program features six rides that offer participants training tips, including hand signals, rules of the road and nutrition information. All training rides will take place at noon on Sundays from February 22 through March 29, 2026, with rides increasing by five miles every few weeks. Rides will begin at the Waterfront Park Yellow Parking Lot on River Road. In addition to a bicycle, all riders must bring a helmet.

The first 250 participants to register for the Training Program will receive a free training shirt.

Get ready to run through one of Louisville's most historic parks! The Olmsted 5K at Shawnee Park is an exciting race for all levels of runners and walkers, set against the scenic backdrop of Shawnee Park, designed by the legendary landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. Enjoy a beautiful course that highlights the lush green spaces, tree-lined paths, and scenic views of the Ohio River that Shawnee has to offer.

This race is a proud part of the Derby City Omnium weekend – an action-packed celebration of cycling and fitness in Louisville! After the 5K, stick around to cheer on the competitive cyclists as they battle for position at high speed in thrilling circuit races. It’s a great opportunity to see athletes from all disciplines come together for an unforgettable day of sports and community spirit.

• 5K run/walk for all skill levels

• Scenic route through Shawnee Park

• Chip timing for accurate race results

• Prizes for top overall male and female finishers

• T-shirts for all registered participants

• Post-race refreshments and fun community atmosphere

• Enjoy the Derby City Omnium bike races after the 5K and watch the riders in action!

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.

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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.