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Southwest 5k

Come join the fun at the inaugural Southwest Fest 5K. Run or walk the beautiful scenic loop throughout the historic Farnsley-Moremen Landing and surrounding southwest Louisville areas.  The start/finish line will be near the visitor's center, which will be an amazing venue for pre and post-race entertainment. Post event festivities to follow at Southwest Festival at Sun Valley Park starting at 10am. 

Race entry includes:

  • Free assessments from UofL Health Frazier Rehabilitation Institute and Sports Medicine

  • Post race breakfast

  • Premium short sleeve tech shirt 

  • Free race photography

  • Door prize drawings

  • Race goodie bag with packet pickup

The Southwest Festival 5k is held in conjunction with the Southwest Community Festival.  

The Southwest Community Festival is the largest one-day event in Southwest Jefferson County. To highlight a few of the wonderful all-volunteer committee plans are: 

KIDS' CITY: Inflatables, arts & crafts, and games that speak to all energetic pre-teens

TEEN TOWN: Features games and entertainment that young adults will enjoy

SENIOR TENT: Full of resources and activites for our senior population 

And for the entire family... LIVE Entertainment, Car Show, arts & crafts booths, along with food vendors round out this beautiful fall Saturday filled with fun for all ages! Please come out and support your local community - it's all about you!

Earlier Event: September 27
Bark In The Park 5k & 1 Mile Woof Walk
Later Event: October 25
Pupkin Spice 5k Run/Walk