IHR Poker Run
About this race
Join us on Tuesday, August 4th for this fun 5k. The race starts at 6:30 p.m. near the Iroquois Amphitheater. We recommend getting there early to allow plenty of time for parking and check-in. This family friendly community event brought to you by the Iroquois Hill Runners provides the perfect opportunity to come out and attempt your first 5K or put your yourself to the test and break a PR. The rolling course around the base of Iroquois Park is full of ample beauty to enjoy while avoiding the hustle and bustle of traffic.
This is a DONATION based entry event!
Please bring an unopened toy or monetary donation for Toys for Tots as your registration fee. After the run, stay to see if your poker hand is a big winner. Plus many door prizes!
Packet Pick-Up
Packet pick-up will be on-site prior to the race start. We will be setup about 5 PM to Check-in participants and assists with race day registrations. We do ask that if at all possible, please register early or on your phone to save time in line for race day registration.
Parking
Iroquois Park has ample parking at the amphitheater and playground to accommodate everyone. PLEASE DO NOT park on the grass.
Course Description
Starting near the Iroquois Park Amphitheater the race rides the rolling hills at the base of Iroquois Park finishing next to the Amphitheater parking lot.
Stay Hydrated & Stay Safe
Summer weather can get a bit warm in Louisville. Be sure to hydrate well before, during and after the race. We will have bottled water available at the finish line.
Pick your distance
Running
Iroquois Hill Runners Poker Run
1 Mile Fun Run
Typical race-day weather
Based on 8 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Louisville, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:48 AM and sets at 8:49 PM local time (EDT) in Louisville on August 4, 2026 — 14h 01m of daylight.
Course
No course map published yet.
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2026 results — IHR Poker Run
516 finishers across 2 distances · leading places in the Iroquois Hill Runners Poker Run
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dylan Schott | 17:10 | 5:32 /mi |
| 2 | Luke Napier | 17:27 | 5:37 /mi |
| 3 | Josh Huff | 17:54 | 5:46 /mi |
| 4 | Christopher Wehrle | 18:30 | 5:57 /mi |
| 5 | Alex Levesque | 18:35 | 5:59 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 116 Louisville events
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