Continuing our features on Run the 502 stars, those who entered and completed all 11 races!

My first 5k was in 2018. I always said I would never run. But something clicked in my mid 40’s and I thought I might try it. My only son was a high school senior and I knew he would be leaving the nest in a year. The idea of “empty nest” worried. A friend encouraged me to join them in a 5k. I was worried and scared and nervous and excited. When I crossed that first finish line I was hooked.

I love the variety of places to run in the 502. Louisville and southern Indiana have some beautiful places to run together and run the 502 allows you to explore so many of these. I also love the bling and completing the 502 gets an extra medal.

My favorite distance is the 5k.

My favorite place to run around Louisville is through Cherokee park. Even with the hills.

Outside of Louisville I love to run at Disney.

I completed the Dopey challenge at Disney in 2023. I am most proud of this.

I love how kind and encouraging everyone is. Cheering for strangers you pass and receiving high fives from others as you as running is the best!!

Advice…keep going. No matter your pace, just keep going and have fun.

The races are run very well. Organization and communication from the race staff is great. The dates and times of races work well for me.

Thank you for having a great race series in Louisville and southern Indiana. Looking forward to the next season to begin.