Tri-County Kentucky United Way Spirit 5K

The Tri-County Kentucky United Way Spirit 5K is held in Bardstown, Kentucky, with participants gathering at the Nelson County Civic Center (321 S. 3rd Street). It features a certified 5K course that winds through Bardstown, and proceeds support the United Way’s health, education, and financial-stability initiatives in Marion, Nelson, and Washington counties.

The event offers a Spirit 5K and a Spirit 5K Virtual Run. Special features include Heaven Hill Brands door prizes and a participant reception. Early registrants receive a Spirit 5K shirt, and the first 150 receive a swag bag.

It’s part of the Tri-County United Way trifecta with awards across age groups. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.