The Olmsted 5K at Shawnee Park
About this race
Get ready to run through one of Louisville's most historic parks! The Olmsted 5K at Shawnee Park is an exciting race for all levels of runners and walkers, set against the scenic backdrop of Shawnee Park, designed by the legendary landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. Enjoy a beautiful course that highlights the lush green spaces, tree-lined paths, and scenic views of the Ohio River that Shawnee has to offer.
This race is a proud part of the Derby City Omnium weekend – an action-packed celebration of cycling and fitness in Louisville! After the 5K, stick around to cheer on the competitive cyclists as they battle for position at high speed in thrilling circuit races. It’s a great opportunity to see athletes from all disciplines come together for an unforgettable day of sports and community spirit.
- 5K run/walk for all skill levels
- Scenic route through Shawnee Park
- Chip timing for accurate race results
- Prizes for top overall male and female finishers
- T-shirts for all registered participants
- Post-race refreshments and fun community atmosphere
- Enjoy the Derby City Omnium bike races after the 5K and watch the riders in action!
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Running
5K Run/Walk
Typical race-day weather
Based on 9 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Louisville, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:37 AM and sets at 8:41 PM local time (EDT) in Louisville on May 9, 2026 — 14h 04m 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, 117 Louisville events
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