The Louisville Pure Tap® 5K is a 3.1-mile race.

The race begins at 8:30 a.m. ET.

Yes. Registration is limited to the first 750 participants.

Yes, walkers are welcome to participate.

The finish line will close at 9:45 a.m.

The start and finish lines are located at the Louisville Water Tower, 3005 River Road.

Yes. One water station will be available along the course at the eastern entrance to Thurman Hutchins Park. Participants may also bring their own water bottles.

Portable restrooms will be available at the start/finish line and at the water station. Restrooms inside the WaterWorks Museum will not be open to race participants.

Online registration closes on August 22, 2025, or when the race reaches capacity.
On-site registration will be available at packet pickup and on race day for $45 (cash or credit card accepted).

Yes. Active U.S. military members, veterans, and first responders—including medical professionals—receive a 10% discount. Email proof of service to info@louisvillesports.org to receive a discount code.

Thursday, Aug. 21 | 12–6 p.m.

Ken Combs Running Store
4137 Shelbyville Road

Friday, Aug. 22 | 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 23 (Race Morning) | 7:30–8:15 a.m.

Louisville Water Tower
3005 River Road

Yes. They will need either a copy of your registration confirmation or a photocopy of your ID.

Yes. Headphones and personal music devices are permitted; however, participants are asked to keep the volume at a reasonable level for safety and courtesy. You should be able to hear nearby participants and volunteers.

Yes. Strollers are permitted, but participants using strollers will be asked to start at the back of the starting chute for safety reasons.

Push-rim wheelchairs are the only style permitted. The top male and female wheelchair finishers will be recognized.  

You may add your dog during the registration process for an additional $10, which benefits Friends of Metro Animal Services.

A waiver confirming current vaccinations must be signed at packet pickup or on race morning. All dogs must be leashed.

Based on historical averages from weather.com, the average high is 88°F and the average low is 66°F.

Weather permitting, parking is available on the lawn at the Louisville Water Tower near the start/finish area. Parking attendants will direct you.

Additional parking is available east of the Water Tower at Cox’s Park, Thurman Hutchins Park, and the former River Road Country Club on Zorn Avenue.

River Road (Zorn Avenue to Indian Hills Trail): 8:15 a.m.–10 a.m.

All participants will receive a short-sleeve Louisville Pure Tap® 5K race shirt and a custom finisher medal. Participants will also receive Pure Tap® water, Powerade, bananas, and trail mix.

The first dog to cross the finish line will receive a special award basket.

No. Disposable timing chips will be used and do not need to be returned.

Results will be posted on PureTap5K.com immediately following the race.

All registrations are non-refundable.