Nature Run 10K at Loretto Motherhouse

Nerinx, United States • 20 Jun 2026

Events

The event offers three distance options.

  • 5K on-site event.
  • 10K on-site event. The course consists of two laps of the 5K route.
  • VIRTUAL 5K.

Course and Venue

The course takes place on the Loretto Motherhouse property in Nerinx, Kentucky. The start and finish location is the Old Tobacco Barn at 515 Nerinx Rd. Participants will move through a mix of natural terrain including woodlands, grassy trails, and graveled paths. The route goes around lakes and past cattle. The ground is uneven in places and includes some inclines.

Additional Information

The event welcomes both runners and walkers. Dogs are not permitted on the course for safety reasons. A coffee and breakfast food truck will be present where refreshments can be purchased. The event will also feature educational booths and activities. Funds raised support the missions of the Loretto Community. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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