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Nelson County Up and Running 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Bardstown, Kentucky
- Entry fee
- From Free
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson County Up and Running 5K | 5K | Oct 17, 20268:00 AM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Free until Oct 17.
Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Bardstown runs 32:47, about 10:33 a mile, based on 4 races with published results. Women typically finish in 36:32 and men in 28:18.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:50 AM, and the Nelson County Up and Running 5K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 600 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Thomas Nelson High School, Bardstown, KY 40004
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results157
finishers
37:40
median (12:09 /mi)
17:35
winning time
52% / 48%
women / men
Aggregated from official results for Nelson County Up and Running 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Nelson County Up and Running 5K?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 22:06 or better, the top quarter in 27:27, and half the field in 37:40; the last tenth came in after 53:50.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 39:17 | 20:49 |
| 20-29 | 30:18 | 22:02 |
| 30-39 | 24:11 | 18:20 |
| 40-49 | 29:33 | 32:29 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Kentucky 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:27, against 29:01 in a typical Kentucky 5K, so times here run 5 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 17 the day usually runs from 48°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 12% of days. Cold snaps dip to 40°F and hot years reach 79°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Nelson County Up and Running 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- Thomas Nelson High School, Bardstown, KY 40004Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 600 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 17, 2026), 2025 (Oct 25, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Nelson County Up and Running 5K?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 157 runners finished the Nelson County Up and Running 5K; the median finish was 37:40 and the winner ran 17:35.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:27, against 29:01 in a typical Kentucky 5K, so times here run 5 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- Thomas Nelson High School, Bardstown, KY 40004.
From the organizers
Join us for the Nelson County Up & Running 5K. We believe people working together is our super power and we look forward to sharing the morning with you at Thomas Nelson High School. Here are the details for the event:
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Location: Thomas Nelson High School
Race Start: 8:00 AM
Packet Pickup: Begins at 7:00 AM
The course for 2026 is a light trail event and utilizes Thomas Nelson's Cross Country Course. Strollers are not advised.
T-Shirts
Commemorative race tees are available for $15 (sales tax included) .
Adult Sizes: 2XL, XL, L, M, S
Child Sizes: XS, S, M, L
Deadline to order: October 5, 2026
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