Bourbon & Beyond 5K 2026 — Louisville, KY

Date
September 26, 2026
Location
Louisville, KY
Venue
937 Phillips Ln.
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$30.00 – $45.00
Events
Bourbon & Beyond 5K
Includes
Bourbon & Beyond 5K short-sleeved shirt - UNISEX SIZING
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The Bourbon & Beyond 5K starts at 8:00 AM, so plan your arrival in Louisville the evening before to avoid early-morning travel stress. This event takes place at 937 Phillips Lane in Louisville, Kentucky, and offers a 1-mile running option. Entry fees range from $30 to $45, making it an accessible option for runners passing through the area. The September 26 date puts the race in early fall, typically a comfortable racing window in Kentucky. If you're competing in Louisville for this event, book accommodations within easy driving distance of the venue to keep your pre-race routine simple and stress-free.

From the Race Organizer
The 2026 Bourbon & Beyond 5K takes place at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, at the Kentucky Expo Center (937 Phillips Ln.). Pre-race festivities begin at 7 a.m. with music, light snacks and refreshments, giving runners and walkers plenty of time to warm up before the race begins at 8 a.m. The course winds through the Kentucky Exposition Center grounds and Kentucky Kingdom, featuring a special Bourbon & Beyond playlist along the way. Participants will also enjoy live music at the finish line from the 2024 Bourbon & Beyond Battle of the Strings winner, Bourbon Revival. The race will be professionally chip-timed, and all participants will receive a commemorative Bourbon & Beyond 5K short-sleeve race shirt and a custom finisher medal. Packet Pick-Up Packet pick-up will be held at Planet Fitness (4025 Poplar Level Rd., Louisville, KY 40213): Thursday, Sept. 24 | 5 – 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25 | 12 – 6 p.m. Race Morning Packet Pick-Up Kentucky Exposition Center (near the start line in Parking Lot E2): Saturday, Sept. 26 | 7 – 7:45 a.m.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Bourbon & Beyond 5K 2026 — Louisville, KY?

Bourbon & Beyond 5K 2026 — Louisville, KY takes place on September 26, 2026. The race is held in Louisville, Kentucky.

Where is Bourbon & Beyond 5K 2026 — Louisville, KY held?

Bourbon & Beyond 5K 2026 — Louisville, KY is held at 937 Phillips Ln. in Louisville, Kentucky.

Where can I find hotels near Bourbon & Beyond 5K 2026 — Louisville, KY?

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