A 5K refers to a 5-kilometer race or 3.1 miles. 5K is a popular distance for runners of all levels, and many people are drawn to this race because it isn’t overly time-consuming to participate.

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Distinctive medals are awarded to finishers of each distance. The Whiskey Row 5K medal features a whiskey barrel. The medal for the Derby City 10K features a horseshoe and Louisville skyline.