PLANT 5K benefiting
Louisville Grows
PLANT 5K information:
COVID-19 Protocol:
​About Louisville Grows
PLANT 5K Run & Walk is Louisville Grows' annual fundraiser to support our mission to grow greener, healthier neighborhoods by planting 5,000 trees by 2025!
The PLANT 5K is a hybrid event, offering runners and walkers the opportunity to participate in person or virtually.
​The race features unique medals, sustainable swag and best practices for an eco-friendly environment. All ages are welcome to participate.​

  • Zero Waste event providing recycling and composting bins.
  • Prizes for fastest in 3 age catagories: 50+, 18-49, and 17 and under + each overall winner receives a professional tree planting on their property or on their behalf.
  • T-shirts are available as an add-on at registration.
  • Bring your used shoes to donate to Water Step.
  • BYOB: water coolers will be available to refill your own bottles.
The race organizing committee continues to monitor local, state, and CDC guidelines. Masks will be required while not running or walking. We prioritize the health of our participants and community, above all else. ​
Louisville Grows is an environmental,  nonprofit organization whose mission is to Grow Greener, Healthier Neighborhoods. Our vision is to foster green, just and sustainable neighborhoods in Louisville. We seek to be a leading nonprofit in advocating for health equity through the environmental platforms of urban forestry and urban agriculture. Louisville Grows’ neighborhood-based urban forestry program focuses on rebuilding the urban tree canopy with a goal of planting 1000 trees each year.

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