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St. Matthews Independence Day 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.


NEW THIS YEAR, SAVE WITH A FAMILY OF FOUR REGISTRATION

Register a Family of Four and save $10 off the registration fee.

FOR THE FIRST 50 TO REGISTER, use the code EARLYBIRD and save $5!

Join us at 8:00 am on Saturday morning, July 4th for the St. Matthews Independence Day 5K, presented by Independence Bank.  This race has its origins back to the 1970's (with the course unchanged) in what was then called the St. Matthews Pavement Pounder.  This fun and fast timed race begins and ends at St. Matthews Baptist Church (3515 Grandview Avenue).  Walkers are welcome!  

Race will be limited to the first 700 registrants so don't miss out, register sooner than later.  Race has sold out the past four years!

Entry includes:

NEW THIS YEAR!  RACE MEDAL FOR ALL FINISHERS!

  • Closed course through St. Matthews neighborhoods

  • Choice of unisex short sleeve tech shirt or women's tech tank

  • Chip timing with online results

  • On-site parking

  • Free race photos

  • Race goodie bag with packet pickup

  • Post race food and vendor booths

  • Lots of awards and door prizes

Awards and door prize drawings will take place in the parking lot following the race.

COURSE MAP


Earlier Event: June 13
Louisville Bats 5k