Fitness And Fundraising Focus Of May Run-Walk-Bike Events
If exercising for a good cause gets you motivated, May is a great month to get out and support your favorite charities. Below are some of the most popular running, walking and cycling events that support a variety of organizations.
Saturday, May 14
Greater Louisville March for Babies
- Benefits the March of Dimes
- 2.5 mile walk
- Registration begins at 8 a.m., walk at 9 a.m.
- Louisville Slugger Field, 401 East Main Street
Norton Audubon Hospital Throo the Zoo
- Benefits the Louisville Zoo
- 5K run/walk
- Registration begins at 7 a.m., race at 8 a.m.
- Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way
Sunday, May 15
Liver Life Walk
- Benefits the American Liver Foundation
- 1.5-2 mile walk
- Registration begins at 11 a.m., walk at 12:30 p.m.
- Brown-Forman Amphitheater at Waterfront Park
Saturday, May 21
Tour de Cure
- Benefits the American Diabetes Association
- 5 mile family fun ride, 20/40/60 mile ride options
- Registration and breakfast begins at 7 a.m., rides at different times
- Norton Commons, 9420 Norton Commons Blvd., Prospect
Waggin' Trail
- Benefits the Kentucky Humane Society
- 5k run/walk — pets welcome
- Registration begins at 8 a.m., race at 9 a.m.
- E.P. "Tom" Sawyer Park, 3000 Freys Hill Road
Great Strides Louisville
- Benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
- 10k walk
- Walk begins at 9 a.m.
- Louisville Slugger Field, 401 East Main Street
Fight For Air Walk
- Benefits the American Lung Association
- 1 or 3 mile walk
- Registration begins at 8 a.m., walk at 9 a.m.
- Brown-Forman Amphitheater at Waterfront Park
Walk & Roll For Kids
- Benefits the Kids Center for Pediatric Therapies
- 2 mile walk
- Registration begins at 8 a.m., walk at 9 a.m.
- Fourth Street Live!, 401 South Fourth Street
Run For Joe's
- Benefits St. Joseph Children's Home
- 5k run/walk and 1 mile walk
- Registration begins at 7 a.m., 5k at 8:30 a.m. and 1 mile at 8:45 a.m.
- All About Kids, 2531 Blankenbaker Parkway
Saturday, May 28
Run for the "L" Of It
- Benefits the U of L Alumni Association
- 5k run/walk
- Registration begins at 6:30 a.m., race at 8 a.m.
- Papa John's Cardinal Stadium, Floyd Street and Central Avenue
Sunday, May 29
Flags4Vets Memorial Day 5K Run/Walk to Honor Fallen Heroes
- Fundraiser to purchase flags for veterans' graves?
- 5k run/walk
- Registration begins at 10 a.m., race at 3 p.m.
- North Great Lawn, Waterfront Park
HelloMetro Tip: Try the websites for local running stores for more events. For Louisville events, visit Fleet Feet Louisville, Ken Combs Running Store and Swag's Sport Shoes for calendars.
Posted on May 12, 2011 by Tracy Harris
