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Louisville Bats 5k

Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to run the Bats 5k, the only race where you finish the last ¼ mile with a lap around the diamond at Louisville Slugger Field! Course will start and finish outside the back gate on Witherspoon with the award ceremony taking place inside the stadium.

Race entry includes:

  • Two dateless ticket vouchers, good for any 2025 Louisville Bats home game (vouchers will be in your packet at packet pickup)

  • Car seat towel

  • 2025 Bats 5K Finisher Medal (see below)

  • Race Photo with Buddy Bat

  • Top overall male and female will receive a full size Louisville Slugger Baseball Bat, second and third place will receive a mini bat.

  • Awards to top three in each 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, 80 and over.

Pre-race packet pickup Friday, June 13th at the gift shop at Louisville Slugger Field, 401 E. Main St., from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.

Race morning starting at 7:00 a.m. at the start/finish area on the back plaza of Louisville Slugger Field.

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FREE PARKING AT LOUISVILLE SLUGGER FIELD.  PLEASE NOTE ALL OTHER PARKING LOTS DO CHARGE FOR PARKING.

Earlier Event: June 7
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Later Event: July 4
St. Matthews Independence Day 5k