The Tri-County Kentucky United Way Spirit 5K
Join us for the 2026 Spirit 5K in Bardstown on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Race time is 8:30am EDT.
The Tri-County Kentucky United Way Spirit 5K is a certified course that winds its way through Bardstown, Kentucky. All event proceeds benefit the United Way, which helps to improve the quality of life by supporting local health and human service programs and addressing local issues in Marion, Nelson, and Washington counties. Heaven Hill Brands will be providing door prizes and a reception for all participants.
Registration Details:
- Early Bird (by September 20th): $20 per individual, $16 per group of 20 or more, $50 per family of 4 (must be from the same household). Guaranteed race t-shirt.
- After September 26th (11:59 pm): $25 with NO race shirt guarantee.
- Groups of 10+: $16 (email [email protected] for more information)
- Family: $50 (maximum of 4 runners, same address required for all in the family)
Virtual Participation:
Virtual participation in the Spirit 5k is available. Virtual participants will not be eligible for awards. Swag can be picked up in Bardstown at a later date. If swag needs to be mailed, shipping will be at an additional cost to the participant.
Tri-County Trifecta:
The Spirit 5K is part of the United Way Tri-County Trifecta, along with the Sorghum Festival 5K in Springfield and The Pokey Pig 5K in Lebanon. Complete all three events and receive extra swag.
Swag and Awards:
- Spirit 5K Shirt: If registered by September 20th.
- First 150 runners: Special swag bag!
- Awards: Overall male and female, top three winners in each age category (male and female).
- Age categories: 12 and under, 13-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-60, 61 and older.
- Medals for top three winners in each category.
- Trophies for 1st place male and female under 21.
- Special Heaven Hill award for 1st place winners 21 and over.
- Overall male and female winners: $25 gift certificate each.
- The Organization with the most participants will receive the Spirit Award.
Packet Pickup:
- Friday, October 9, 2026, from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 7:15 am to 8:30 am
- Location: Nelson County Civic Center, 321 South Third Street, Bardstown
All event proceeds to benefit our local United Way and its fight for education, financial stability and health of every person in every community in Marion, Nelson, and Washington Counties.