Nelson County Up and Running 5K
About this race
Join us for the Nelson County Up & Running 5K. We believe people working together is our super power and we look forward to sharing the morning with you at Nelson County High School. Here are the details for the event:
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Location: Thomas Nelson High School
Race Start: 8:30 AM
Packet Pickup: Begins at 7:30 AM
Event Details
This event benefits the Nelson County Schools UP Foundation and the Imagination Library, helping children across Nelson County build brighter futures through literacy and educational opportunities. Learn more at theupfoundation.net.
Registration
FREE ENTRY – Donations are encouraged to support the Imagination Library:
$25 = Fund One Child For A Year
$50 = Fund Two Children For A Year
$100 = Fund Four Children For A Year
Or any amount you choose
T-Shirts
Commemorative race tees are available for $15 .
Adult Sizes: 2XL, XL, L, M, S
Child Sizes: XS, S, M, L
Deadline to order: October 12, 2026
Awards
Awards will be given to the Top Male & Female Finishers in each age group:
12 & Under
13–18
19–29
30–39
40–49
50–59
60 & Older
Why Join?
Dress up as your favorite superhero 🦸♀️🦸♂️
Support literacy and education in Nelson County
Fun, family-friendly atmosphere
Walkers, runners, and superheroes of all ages are welcome!
Pick your distance
Running
Nelson County Up and Running 5K
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Bardstown, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:52 AM and sets at 7:01 PM local time (EDT) in Bardstown on October 17, 2026 — 11h 09m of daylight.
Course
No course map published yet.
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Results — Nelson County Up and Running 5K
Other races near Bardstown
Different organizers, within 40 miles, in the next three months
Turkey Fun Run & Family Stroll 5K
The Tri-County Kentucky United Way Spirit 5K
Carry the Fallen 5k and Half Marathon
Crooked Creek Ultra Trail Race
🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Bardstown
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Bardstown 5K Races 3 races
- Bardstown Running Calendar 2026 3 races
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, 3 Bardstown events
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