Planet Fitness Mayorthon
About this race
It’s back — the Planet Fitness Mayorthon!
Whether you’re new to running, an avid walker, a seasoned runner, or simply looking for a fun challenge, the Mayorthon fall race series is for you.
The 2026 Lineup:
- Race the Runway 5.02K – August 8
- Louisville Pure Tap® 5K – August 29
- Bourbon & Beyond 5K – September 26
- Thru the Ville 5K – October 24
Register for the full Planet Fitness Mayorthon series and save 10% off all four races. Even better, participants who complete all four events will earn a special Mayor’s Challenge Coin.
Each race highlights a unique part of Louisville:
✈️ Race the Runway 5.02K – Run through Bowman Field for a one-of-a-kind aviation experience.
💧 Louisville Pure Tap® 5K – Start and finish at the historic Louisville Water Tower Park.
🥃 Bourbon & Beyond 5K – Race through the Kentucky Expo Center and Kentucky Kingdom.
🏫 Thru the Ville 5K – Explore iconic landmarks across the University of Louisville campus.
Four races. Four unique experiences. One unforgettable fall.
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Running
Planet Fitness Mayorthon
Four-race series comprised of the following: 1. Race the Runway 5.02K – August 8 2. Louisville Pure Tap® 5K – August 29 3. Bourbon & Beyond 5K – September 26 4. Thru the Ville 5K – October 24
Typical race-day weather
Based on 16 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Louisville, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:22 AM and sets at 6:30 PM local time (EST) in Louisville on February 23, 2026 — 11h 07m of daylight.
Course
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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, 105 Louisville events
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