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• Runner's times will be communicated at the finish line through Text, Email, Facebook and Twitter to anyone who signs up for the service, so friends and family can get the same info. All messages feature the race name, runner name, time at location, pace and projected finish time. Anyone can track the results of any participant!
CLICK HERE to sign up for this service.
• The Rodes City Run 10K, in its 33rd year, is the "Showcase Race" featured in the March issue of Running Times Magazine.
CLICK HERE to view the article.
• Registration for the 2013 RCR 10K, as well as the Louisville Triple Crown of Running, is now open. Select the "Register" tab above.
• Welcome to the “New & Improved” Rodes City Run 10K web site! We hope you’All find this site much more informative and user-friendly. Please give us your valuable feedback so we can help serve you better.
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ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT ARE DONATED TO THE CRUSADE FOR CHILDREN
CLICK HERE TO DONATE TO THE TRIPLE CROWN FOR THE CRUSADE!
Welcome to the Official 2013 Rodes City Run 10K Web site
Rodes City Run Fun Facts!
| • | 2013 represents the 33rd "running" of the Rodes City Run 10K, which began in 1981. The Louisville Triple Crown of Running, which now includes the Anthem 5K Fitness Classic, Rodes City Run 10K and Papa John's 10 MIler, was formed in 1984. |
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| • | The Rodes City Run 10K is the second "leg" of the Louisville Triple Crown of Running™. The new date for this race is Saturday, March 23, 2013 with a start time of 8:00 a.m. (rain or shine). |
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| • | The exciting 10k course is Flat, Fast and Fun and is ranked the 11th largest 10K in the nation, and 4th largest race in the state according to the 2011 USATF rankings. The course has also been recently-measured and pre-validated by the USATF (#KY06053PR), so there will be no questions regarding any future course records. This event is both certified and sanctioned by the USATF. |
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| • | During its 32-year history, the Rodes City Run 10K has contributed nearly $400,000 to local charities. The entire 2012 Triple Crown race series donated over $171,864 to the WHAS Crusade For Children on your behalf, totaling over $1,000,000 since 2002. CLICK HERE to donate directly to the Crusade. |
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| • | The race attracts nearly 10,000 runners and walkers and draws athletes from all over the country to compete in the 'heart' of downtown Louisville. |
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| • | More than 20,000 spectators watch the Start, Finish and from along the course. Many families have made the Rodes City Run 10K a tradition and return to Louisville every spring to participate in this community event. |
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| • | The Rodes City Run 10K was featured in the March 2013 issue of Running Times Magazine as their "Showcase Race". CLICK HERE to view the article. |
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| • | The RCR starts at the corner of 4th and Broadway Streets in front of the famous Brown Hotel, winds through the Cherokee, Grinstead and Lexington Rd. neighborhoods with music and entertainment along the course. The race will turn right from Main St. to Preston St. and left on Witherspoon and Finish at Floyd St. beside the Waterfront Park. |
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| • | The Rodes City Run 10K (and Triple Crown race series) will again offer Team Challenges,presented by Sun Tan City. CLICK HERE for additional information. |
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| • | Presented by Chick-fil-A, this event will once again have 3 "Fun Run" categories for kids from ages 3 to 10. The races will be held in Waterfront Park near the RCR Finish and the fee is only $5. Each participant will receive an official all-cotton T-shirt and goodie bag. CLICK HERE for additional information. |
