Heatwave Half Marathon - Louisville

Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT

Location: Louisville, KY; Riverview Park, 8202 Greenwood Rd, 40258
Type: RUN

At a glance

A sun-soaked summer challenge for the whole family in Louisville, featuring multiple distances, great swag, and a cool finish line treat.

Fun
Competitive

Great for

Kids & Youth
Walkers Welcome

Embrace the summer warmth at the Heatwave Half Marathon in Louisville, KY. This event offers a sun-soaked challenge for all ages, featuring a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 1 Mile, and a special Kid's Dash. Enjoy great swag including a designer shirt and custom medal, along with chip-timing, live results, and awards for competitive runners. The experience is rounded out with free photos and complimentary ice cream at the finish line, making it a memorable summer outing for friends and family.

What to expect

A range of distances from a Half Marathon to a Kid's Dash.
Chip-timing, live results, and awards for top finishers.
Enjoy a designer shirt, custom medal, free photos, and ice cream at the finish.

Standout details

Designer shirt & custom medal
Free ice cream at the finish
Free race photos
Youth-based pricing & Kid's Dash

Perks & features

Medal
Swag Included

From the public listing — confirm on the official site.

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

8 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

50m
Sat, Jul 11, 7:00 AM EDT · From $20.83
Opens Nov 3, 2024, 2:00 AM EST · Closes Jul 11, 2026, 3:15 AM EDT
1 Miles
Sat, Jul 11, 7:00 AM EDT · From $25.98
Opens Nov 9, 2024, 2:00 AM EST · Closes Jul 11, 2026, 3:15 AM EDT
5K
Sat, Jul 11, 7:00 AM EDT · From $38.28
Opens Oct 26, 2024, 9:00 PM EDT · Closes Apr 6, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

+ 5 more options

10K
Sat, Jul 11, 7:00 AM EDT · From $38.28
Opens Nov 9, 2024, 2:00 AM EST · Closes Apr 6, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
13.1 Miles
Sat, Jul 11, 7:00 AM EDT · From $58.04
Opens Sep 28, 2025, 9:52 AM EDT · Closes Jan 12, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
13.1 Miles
Sat, Jul 11, 7:00 AM EDT · From $58.04
Opens Sep 28, 2025, 9:52 AM EDT · Closes Jan 12, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
Volunteer Then Run
Sat, Jul 11, 7:00 AM EDT · From $20.83
Opens Nov 9, 2024, 2:00 AM EST · Closes Jul 11, 2026, 3:15 AM EDT
Virtual Race
Sat, Jul 11, 7:00 AM EDT · From $46.28
Opens Nov 9, 2024, 2:00 AM EST · Closes Jul 11, 2026, 3:15 AM EDT

Vibe Check

Push Potential

long distance + warm-day exposure

Warm season

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

Hilly
Walkers welcome

From the organizer

Join us for the Heatwave Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K! A sun-soaked summer challenge that’s perfect for the whole family.

The fun includes –

Great Swag – designer shirt & custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Free photos FREE ice cream at the finish to help you cool off Plenty of hot fun in the summer sun! Grab your friends and family—you won’t want to miss this one!

Can’t make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

Youth-based pricing is available: ages 12 & under are only $17!

Half Marathon/10K/5K registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! Kid’s Dash is a fun, untimed dash for ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specially crafted medal for our youngest runners! (If your child wants to run the kid’s dash without swag, they’re welcome to run free on race day!)

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