Rainbow Dash
About this race
Rainbow Dash isn’t your average community run—it’s a day built around inclusion, joy, and support for LGBTQIA+ youth. This event features a certified 5K course through scenic Seneca Park, designed for runners, walkers, and rollers of all abilities. The loop is accessible for strollers and wheelchairs, with plenty of rest stops and clear course markers.
But Rainbow Dash goes beyond the finish line. Throughout the morning, you’ll find playful “Wacky Race” challenges—think costume relays, obstacle segments, and interactive pit stops where teams can earn prizes for creativity, teamwork, and spirit. Whether you’re competitive or just out for a good time, there’s something for everyone.
Proceeds benefit Louisville Youth Group’s year-round programs for LGBTQIA+ youth, so every step and laugh makes a difference. Come as you are, bring your friends, and celebrate community with us.
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Running
Rainbow Dash 5k
Join us for the Rainbow Dash 5K, a community run and walk open to all ages and abilities. The course winds through the beautiful paths of Seneca Park, covering just over three miles with easy-to-follow signage and accessible routes for everyone—including wheelchair users and families with strollers. Whether you’re aiming for a personal best or just out for a stroll with friends, this 5K is all about celebrating community, inclusion, and supporting LGBTQIA+ youth. All proceeds help fund the programs of Louisville Youth Group. Lace up, show your pride, and help make a difference with every mile.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Louisville, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:59 AM and sets at 5:32 PM local time (EST) in Louisville on December 31, 2026 — 9h 33m of daylight.
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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, 103 Louisville events
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