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St. Matthews Independence Day 5k

  • St. Matthews Baptist Church 3515 Grandview Avenue Louisville, KY, 40207 United States (map)

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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 Medals with charms of all the races finished. Click here for more details, to see the medal and register (no fee to register for the Run the 502).Click here to register.

NEW THIS YEAR, COSTUME CONTEST!  WEAR YOUR FINEST PATRIOTIC GEAR!

Join us at 8:00 am on Tuesday morning, July 4th for the St. Matthews Independence Day 5K.  This race has its origins back to the late 1970's (and the course unchanged) in what was then called the St. Matthews Pavement Pounder.  This fun and fast timed race begins and ends at St. Matthews Baptist Church (3515 Grandview Avenue).  Walkers are welcome!

For a course map, click
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Entry includes:

  • Choice of unisex short sleeve tech shirt or women’s tech tank

  • Run a PR and ring the PR Bell

  • Free post race massages

  • Post race coffee, bagels, fruit

  • Free race photos

  • McDonalds coupons

  • Lots of door prizes including large wooden flag grand prize

Earlier Event: June 29
IHR Summer Group Runs
Later Event: July 4
Summer Track Session