The Parklands & WLKY 5k
About this race
Lace up your running shoes and join us for a fun, family-friendly event that supports a great cause!
The Parklands & WLKY 5K helps fund the annual maintenance and operations of The Parklands, a visitor-and-donor supported public park system that receives no tax dollars for annual operations. Your registration ensures the park remains safe, clean, fun, and beautiful—365 days a year, for free.
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5k
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Based on 4 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Louisville.
About Louisville
The Parklands & WLKY 5k takes place in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. The local timezone is America/Kentucky/Louisville.
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