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Splash 'n' Dash 5k/1k

  • Big Four Lawn South 4th Street Louisville, KY, 40202 United States (map)

Join us this year to splash, dash, walk or run in support of Norton Children's Hospital! Choose a designated 1K splash route or one of two 5K dash routes with a scenic view along the waterfront. 

Joining us from a distance? Make a splash or do a dash on a route of your choice. 

Whether you choose to splash or dash in person with us or on your own, your support is making a difference for the more than 185,000 kids who need care at Norton Children's facilities each year. 

Race start times vary based on selected course. 

1K SPLASH COURSE

Race start timeframes: 9 to 10 a.m. // 10 to 11 a.m. // 11 a.m. to Noon

$25 for adults, $20 for kids ages 5 to 17

Enjoy fun-filled splash zones along the way

5K DASH COURSE

Race start timeframes: 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. // 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

$25 for adults, $20 for kids ages 5 to 17

Stay dry, but hydrated

5K COMPETITIVE DASH COURSE

Race start timeframe: 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.

$35 for all ages

Includes official timed results and awards for top finishers

SPLASH OR DASH ON YOUR OWN

No registration fee, $25 minimum fundraising goal

If you are not able to join us at Louisville Waterfront Park

Kids ages 4 and under are free.

Additional information to sign-up for your preferred race start timeframe will be provided prior to race day. 

PLEASE NOTE: Norton Healthcare follows all guidelines and recommendations provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state officials. Due to COVID-19, all in-person activity is subject to change based on safety precautions and mandated government guidelines. 

Be sure to opt in for text messages from the Splash 'n' Dash team to stay up to date. 

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