Louisville runners, take your mark. Registration open for these 3 popular fall races
For many local runners and walkers, it's been a few months since you trained for a goal race and crossed the finish line during the spring race season. If it's time for a new goal and a new set of races, we've got you covered.
Registration is now open for the Louisville Sports Commission’s (LSC) three popular fall running races, starting with the Louisville Pure Tap 5K, the Norton Sports Health 8K and the Urban Bourbon Half Marathon. The three races provide unique courses and quality experiences for runners and walkers, while promoting active lifestyles for people of all ages and fitness levels.
“With a break in the heat, now is the perfect time to start training for a 5K and 8K and to ramp up training for a half marathon,” said Karl F. Schmitt Jr., president and CEO of the Louisville Sports Commission. “Our fall races provide excellent experiences that compliment the Triple Crown and Kentucky Derby Mini Marathon that take place in the spring.”
Louisville Pure Tap 5K
The family-friendly Louisville Pure Tap 5K returns on Saturday, Sept. 10, at the historic Louisville Water Tower Park. The 3.1 mile flat course begins and ends at the home of Louisville's drinking water, Louisville Water Tower Park, 3005 River Road. All participants will receive a short-sleeve tech shirt. Registration is $25 and will increase to $30 on Monday, Aug. 22.
Participants are asked to bring their old shoes to donate to WaterStep; proceeds from which will help others enjoy high quality drinking water. For more information and to register online, visit PureTap5k.com.
Norton Sports Health 8K
The Norton Sports Health 8K will be held Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Parklands of Floyds Fork. The race starts and finishes at the Egglawn, 15712 Shelbyville Road. All participants in the 4.9-mile race will receive a tri-blend 1/4-zip pullover and a custom finisher medal. Registration is $35, and will increase to $40 on Monday, Aug. 22.
Runners are encouraged to bring a new child’s Halloween costume as a donation for Family Scholar House residents. For more information and to register online, go to NortonSportsHealth8K.com.
Urban Bourbon Half Marathon
Returning this year on Saturday, Oct. 8, the Urban Bourbon Half Marathon (UBHM) pays tribute to the Commonwealth’s signature industry while wrapping Kentucky bourbon, food and entertainment around a world-class half marathon. The 13.1-mile course starts on Main Street, between Fifth and Sixth streets in downtown Louisville.
To participate in this event, you must be 21 years by race day. Registration is $85 and increases on Monday, Aug. 22, to $95. The registration price includes admission to the Urban Bourbon Bash at Fourth Street Live! (named one of the best after-parties in the country by Runner’s World) featuring bourbon tastings, beer, burgoo, a three-hour concert by Louisville Crashers and more. Participants receive a long-sleeve tech shirt and finisher medal. For information and registration visit UrbanBourbonHalf.com.
Three fall running races
Saturday, Sept 10: Louisville Pure Tap 5K held at the historic Louisville Water Tower Park
Saturday, Oct. 1: Norton Sports Health 8K at the Parklands of Floyds Fork
Saturday, Oct. 8: Urban Bourbon Half Marathon starts and finishes in downtown Louisville
This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Registration open for Louisville Sports Commission running race series
