You'll have a "howling" good time at the 2025 Pupkin Spice 5k!
This race is part of the River City Races Run the 502 series. Run six races on our calendar and get a Run the 502 Finisher Medal with charms of all the races finished. Click here for more details and to register for the Run the 502.
Join us at Hogan's Fountain in Cherokee Park for a fun filled fall morning of costumes, pets, dog treats and JEFF’S DONUTS at the finish line!
Race entry includes:
Gender specific, short sleeve Pupkin Spice tech shirt
Finisher medal
Finisher certificate with time and place
Free bandana for your pet (while supplies last)
Pet Parade and Costume Contest
Free Jeff’s Donut at any location with your race bib
Raise $150 for our Charity Partner the Friends of Metro Animal Services Louisville and your registration is free!
Gift Certificates to Ken Combs Running Store for not only top finishers but Costume Contest winners too!
ENTRY FEES
$20 through 6/30/2025
$25 through 9/30/2025
$30 through 10/24/2025
$35 through 10/25/2025
PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP AND LATE REGISTRATION
Friday, October 24, 2025 at Ken Combs Running Store, 4127 Shelbyville Rd. from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP AND LATE REGISTRATION
Hogan's Fountain starting at 7:30 a.m. until 8:45 a.m. SHARP!
AWARDS
Ken Combs Running Store gift certificates to top three male and female overall ($50/$40/$30), first male and female master and grandmaster ($20). Top three male and female ($30/$20/$15) in each of the following age groups: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79 and 80 & over.
Costume Contest Awards (Ken Combs Running Store gift cards) for:
Most Original Costume
Best Pet Costume
Best Couple Costume
Best Family/Group Costume
Best Runner/Stroller Costume
Best Human/Pet Look-a-Like
Best Human/Pet Costume Couple
Funniest Pet Costume
Scariest Pet Costume
Best Pet “Tolerating a Clearly Incredibly Annoying to Wear Costume
Run the 502 Team Challenge
The Team Challenge is open to any 3 to 5 person teams in three divisions: Male, Female, or Coed. Fastest three on each team are scored, the Coed team must score one woman. You will not only compete for team awards, each team member is also eligible for an individual time and awards!
VIRTUAL RUN
A virtual race is a race that can be run or walked from any location you choose. You can run, jog, or walk on the road, on the trail, on a treadmill or track. You get to run your own race, at your own pace. Virtual runners not eligible for awards.
OUR CHARITY PARTNER
Who We Are
Friends of Metro Animal Services (FOMAS) is the sole fundraising entity for Metro Animal Services (MAS) in Louisville, Kentucky. FOMAS works hard to provide additional dollars for Metro Animal Services. Those funds make it possible for the shelter to go above and beyond, and offer services that exceed what MAS' government budget allows.
What We Do
FOMAS serves as an ambassador for public awareness, community-wide collaboration, and fundraising for Metro Animal Services. We provide this support through multiple ongoing programs and special capacity building projects.
FOMAS Programs
Pay It Forward – Pay It Forward covers the adoption fees for cats older than 6 months, large breed dogs weighing 40 lbs. or more, and senior shelter pets.
Long-Stay Champion VIP – Adoption fees are covered by FOMAS for Long-Stay Champions (i.e., dogs that have been in the shelter 30 days or longer). Adopters also receive a free VIP package valued at approximately $250. The VIP package includes items such as: Vaccinations (3 years); Canine License (1 year); Heartworm preventative (6 months); a harness and large crate (upon request).
Waived Redemption Fees – When the shelter is full, FOMAS covers the cost of the redemption fees for owners who are reclaiming their pets. This allows owners to be reunited with their pets without the burden of additional costs.
Medical Voucher Program - FOMAS approved a $60,000 Medical Voucher Program for 2024/2025. The goal is to help individuals in the community who need extra support in getting their animals much-needed care.
RACE DAY PARKING
There is a parking lot at Hogan’s Fountain plus marked spaces on the Scenic Loop. Parking is very limited so arrive early, carpool or park outside the loop and walk in (see map below).
