The Tim Walker Founders' Day 5K starts at 8:00 AM on July 4th, so plan your travel accordingly if you're coming from out of town. Held at Elizabethtown Sports Park in Kentucky, this 5K race offers a straightforward racing option for Independence Day weekend. Entry is $25.00. The early start time gives you the rest of the holiday to recover and explore the Elizabethtown area, or head back home if you're driving in for the race. Standard race logistics and a reasonable entry fee make this an accessible option for runners looking to race on the Fourth.
From the Race Organizer
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."
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for July 4.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Elizabethtown, KY.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
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When is Tim Walker Founders’ Day 5K 2026 — Elizabethtown, KY?
Tim Walker Founders’ Day 5K 2026 — Elizabethtown, KY takes place on July 4, 2026. The race is held in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.
Where is Tim Walker Founders’ Day 5K 2026 — Elizabethtown, KY held?
Tim Walker Founders’ Day 5K 2026 — Elizabethtown, KY is held at Elizabethtown Sports Park in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.
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