Kentucky Cryptid Series - Mothman | Louisville, KY, United States

About the Event

Finish 3 of the 4 races (In-person or Virtual) and receive a fun cryptid medal and series survivor shirt!

*Date Shifted to Saturday June 13th due to event conflict*

The Mothman Race is the second in a series of trail runs through Louisville's beautiful parks. This is a family and beginner friendly six mile run through the trails of Waverly Park. We'll start at the playground and make our way winding through Waverly Park.

The Mothman is a cryptid who follows is said to be a red-eyed humanoid winged creature seen by some as a harbinger of doom. Mothman sighting accounts come from across West Virginia and Kentucky, to the greater Appalachian region. From the 1960's to present day sightings continue to be reported.

Awards

Each race will have awards for Overall Male / Female / Non-Binary Winners.

You will want to complete 3 of the 4 races either In-person or Virtually to earn your Cryptid Series Survivor Medal and Shirt!

Stay Hydrated & Stay Safe

This event is CUPLESS. Please bring your own water bottle, hydration pack, or cup.

Course Description

The Start/Finish line will be near playground.

LINK to Course Map

Packet Pick-Up

Packet pick-up will be on-site near pavilion prior to race start. Please plan to pick-up your race packet with enough time to allow for pinning your bib before race start.

T-Shirts

Shirts for this series are an optional add-on. This keeps the cost of the race reasonable for families. We will have a limited number of shirts available for sale on race day. If you know you want a shirt, please pre-order during registration.

Parking--ARRIVE EARLY & CARPOOL

We ask that you plan to arrive early for parking. Carpool as much as possible. Parking is limited at Waverly Park. We want to be respectful of the parks so we are able to have many more great events in the future. Carpooling is preferred to make space for everyone planning to participate. If you are planning to run with a friend, we encourage carpooling.

Water/Snacks

This event is CUPLESS. Please bring your own water bottle, hydration pack, or cup. Bottled Water will be available in limited supply. Water and pre packaged snacks will be available post race.

Virtual Option

If you plan to run any of the races virtually, sign up as in person and shoot us a quick email.

Races Offered

Mothman 6 Miler

Jun 13, 2026

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Distance — 6 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$20.00

Mothman Half Marathon

Jun 13, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$35.00

Virtual Mothman 6 Miler

Jun 13, 2026

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Distance — 6 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$20.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Louisville.

thermostat Temperature

18.6° / 29.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

19.6° / 29.8°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 23m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.1 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

8.2 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

71.1%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:19

nightlight Sunset

21:06

About Louisville

Learn more about the host city, Louisville.

Louisville, the largest city in Kentucky, is known for the Kentucky Derby horserace and as the "gateway to the south" from southern Indiana. It's a lively mid-sized city with an excellent dining scene, ample opportunities for bourbon tasting, and interesting public art. Louisville is also the namesake of the Official Bat of Major League Baseball — the Louisville Slugger.