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.
$20 per individual, $16 per group of 20 or more, $50 per family of 4 (must be from the same household).
Register by September 20th for the guaranteed race t-shirt.
The price increases to $25 after September 26th at 11:59 pm with NO RACE SHIRT GUARANTEE.
Groups of 10+: $16 (email director@tricountykyuw.org for more information)
Family: $50 (maximum of 4 runners, same address required for all in the family)
Virtual participation in the Spirit 5k is available. However, 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.
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. Cpmplete all three events and receive extra swag for your accomplishment.
All participants will receive a Spirit 5K shirt if registered by September 2oth.
And the first 150 runners registered will receive a special swag bag!
Overall male and overall female award
Top three winners in each category for each – male and female
Age categories are:
12 and under
13 – 17
18-24
25-29
30–34
35-39
40–44
45–49
50–54
55–60
61 and older
The top three winners in each category for each – male and female - will receive medals.
Trophies for 1st place male and female under age 21.
Special Heaven Hill award for 21 years old and over to first place winners.
Overall male and overall female awards will each receive a $25 gift certificate.
The Organization with the most participants will receive the Spirit Award.
Friday, October 9, 2026, from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 7:15 am to 8:30 am.
Nelson County Civic Center, 321 South Third Street, Bardstown
Oct 10, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:30
$20.00
Oct 10, 2026
Distance — The Spirit 5K VIRTUAL RUN
Type — Running
08:30
$20.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Bardstown.
Learn more about the host city, Bardstown.
Bardstown is a city in the Kentucky Derby Region, located 40 miles southeast of Louisville. It is the county seat of Nelson County. It calls itself "The Most Beautiful Small Town in America" and it's certainly at least a contender.
Read more launchOfficial finishing times from previous editions of The Tri-County Kentucky United Way Spirit 5K.
| Place | Name | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Brian Bohn | — | |
| 🥈 | Catherine Newton | — | |
| 🥉 | Tiffany Bohn | — |
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