Throo the Boo 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Start time
- 6:00 PM start (Kentucky)
- Location
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Entry fee
- From $40 · goes up to $45 on Oct 17, 2026
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Throo the Boo Fun Run | Other | Nov 7, 20266:00 PM | $40$45 after Oct 17, 2026 | 4,000 |
| Virtual Throo the Boo Fun RunVirtual | Other | Nov 7, 20266:00 PM | $30$35 after Oct 17, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Other fee goes up to $45 on Oct 17, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $40 until Oct 16, then $45 until Nov 6, then $50 until Nov 7.
Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:14 AM, and the Throo the Boo Fun Run starts at 6:00 PM. The start sits about 480 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY 40213
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 resultsAggregated from official results (Bigfoot Timing powered by Central Kentucky Race Management) for Throo the Boo. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Throo the Boo?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 17:19 or better, the top quarter in 22:17, and half the field in 31:59; the last tenth came in after 49:48.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 13:08 | 10:23 |
| 20-29 | 15:20 | 12:58 |
| 30-39 | 16:16 | 11:12 |
| 40-49 | 14:42 | 13:26 |
| 50-59 | 20:20 | 15:22 |
| 60-69 | 24:42 | 17:50 |
| 70+ | 28:21 | 30:41 |
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.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 7 the day usually runs from 43°F at dawn to 63°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 14% of days. Cold snaps dip to 32°F and hot years reach 72°F.
Based on 70 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY 40213Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 480 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 7, 2026), 2025 (Nov 1, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Throo the Boo?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 6:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $40 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Oct 17, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 7, 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?
- Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 1,766 runners finished the Throo the Boo Fun Run; the median finish was 31:59 and the winner ran 9:20.
- Where does it start?
- 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY 40213.
From the organizers
Dash over and join us for the SWEETEST Fun Run in Louisville! This unique course doesn’t just go around the Zoo but takes you directly “throo” the Zoo along our popular Boo at the Zoo route.
Race past your favorite Halloween characters and decorations at this fun run full of treats and no tricks. Participants receive a t-shirt, finishers medal, post-race party, PLUS a ticket to return to the Zoo to see your favorite animals during the day.