Mayor's Hike, Bike & Paddle
Monday, May 29th, 8 a.m.
231 E. Witherspoon St., Louisville, KY 40202
Join Mayor Craig Greenberg for the Memorial Day Hike, Bike & Paddle presented by Norton Sports Health on Monday, May 29th at the Waterfront Park Great Lawn!
Beginning at 8 a.m. there will be plenty of fun, free fitness activities for you to enjoy. These include Yoga with Yoga East, Tai Chi with Nu Chapter Tai Chi Chuan & Qi Gong Institute, and Zumba with Nu Image Fitness. Also check out cricket with the Louisville Cricket Club, Pickleball, as well as Pound and HYP3 fitness demonstrations!
Free Voyager Canoe and Dragon Boat rides will be offered starting at 8 a.m. for anyone interested in taking a fun ride on the river! Life vests will be provided.
The limited-edition 2023 Hike, Bike & Paddle t-shirts are FREE to the first 2,000 people. The t-shirt tent will open at 8:30 a.m., make sure to get in line early to snag one with our new, awesome logo!
The Hike, Bike & Paddle portion of the event will begin at 10 a.m. after remarks from Mayor Craig Greenberg who will be joined on stage by our Presenting Sponsor, Norton Sports Health!
“The Mayor’s Hike, Bike & Paddle is a signature event each year in Louisville, and our administration is thrilled to host it for the first time in 2023,” said Mayor Greenberg. “This is an incredible opportunity to kick off the summer season for Louisvillians looking to get outdoors and explore the various trails and waterways in our amazing city.”
View the full schedule here.
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HIKE! This year’s Hike will consist of a 4-mile walk with multiple marked turnaround points throughout. This year's hike is led by local hiking group, the Hiker Babes!
Travel from the Great Lawn and follow the Ohio River east all the way to the Beargrass Creek Pump Station.
View the Hike Route here.
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BIKE! Cycle 15.7 miles from the Great Lawn out to Iroquois Park and back! The roads will be closed for you to safely traverse and there will be individuals riding along to help with any roadside assistance.
Look for the riders in the yellow reflective vests or red Louisville Bicycle Club jerseys. They are there to assist with any roadside needs and to help us remember and abide by the rules of the road.
For those who do not own a helmet, the Brain Injury Alliance of Kentucky will be on the Great Lawn fitting 500 helmets. The helmets were generously donated by the Louisville Metro Department of Transportation.
View the Bike Route here.
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PADDLE! Paddlers will have the option of launching at the Harbor Lawn or the U of L Boat Docks and paddle downstream to meet the other paddlers. If you are launching from the Harbor Lawn, a pebble beach has been created to help you guide your boat into the water without slipping!
If you need assistance with your boat, be sure to arrive before 9 a.m. (roads close at 9 a.m.) Drive to the Green Lot (289 River Road) and look for the "Paddle Drop Off" sign. One of our incredible volunteers with the 502 Dragon Boat Community will be there to assist you with getting your boat to the water. Paddlers must then move their vehicle to another location to park during the event.
This year’s paddle will go from the Harbor Lawn upriver to Beargrass Creek and traverse to the Beargrass Creek Pump Station. The paddle will be led by River City Paddle Sports.
View the Paddle Route here.
The event is made possible with the continued support of our Presenting Sponsor, Norton Sports Health.
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“Living a healthy, active lifestyle is important for your physical and mental health. That’s why Norton Healthcare proudly supports numerous community events and activities that promote health, wellness and exercise,” said Russell F. Cox, president and chief executive officer of Norton Healthcare. “The Mayor’s Hike, Bike & Paddle is a fun way to kick off the summer season in Louisville, and we encourage everyone to participate in this family-friendly event.”
Thank you, Norton Sports Health!
Thank you also to our Media Sponsors WLKY, Kiss FM Louisville, and News Radio 840 WHAS. Additional support comes from the Waterfront Development Corporation, River City Paddle Sports, Brain Injury Alliance of Kentucky, Louisville Sports Commission, Scheller's Fitness & Cycling, Clarksville Schwinn, and Louisville Bicycle Club.
Special thanks to Nu Image Fitness, Nu Chapter Tai Chi Chuan & Qi Gong Institute, Yoga East, Best Kept Secret Band, Hiker Babes, Louisville Cricket Club, Derby City Dragons, 502 Dragon Boats, Louisville Rowing Club, Pound by Natalie Buente, HYP3 with Jermon Guest, Louisville Downtown Partnership, Louisville Metro Parks & Recreation, Louisville Fire Department, Louisville Metro Police Department, MSD, Emergency Services & EMS, Fleet & Facilities, Public Works Signs & Markings Division, Transportation Planning and Technology Services, and to all our wonderful event volunteers, thank you!
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While at the event, be sure to explore! We have so many incredible local vendors joining us. Click the image above to expand the map and see which food and informational vendors will be there.
To honor our veterans and the brave soldiers we have lost this Memorial Day, Flags4Vet will be setting up a beautiful flag display near the Main Stage. Please stop by to see the display and remember those who have fought for our country.
REMEMBER! Hike, Bike & Paddle is a Bring Your Own [water] Bottle event! Be sure to bring your refillable water bottle with you to stay hydrated using one of our Water Refill Stations on the Great Lawn.
Enter for your chance to WIN tickets to some of the area's best music festivals and a Family Fun Pack! Giveaway items and estimated drawing times are:
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Bourbon and Beyond - TWO CHANCES TO WIN! Win GA Weekend passes to Bourbon and Beyond. Drawings will happen at approximately 9:30 a.m. and 12 p.m.
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Louder Than Life - TWO CHANCES TO WIN! Win GA Weekend passes to Louder Than Life. Drawings will happen at approximately 9:30 a.m. and 12 p.m.
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The Big Stomp - Win GA Weekend passes to The Big Stomp. Drawing will happen at approximately 9:45 a.m.
- Family Fun Pack - Win tickets to the Louisville Zoo and the Kentucky Science Center. Tickets include additional add-on activities for both venues. Drawing will happen at approximately 9:10 a.m.
Must be present to win! Thank you to Danny Wimmer Presents, The Big Stomp, the Louisville Zoo, and Kentucky Science Center for these amazing giveaways!
After you get back from your Hike, Bike or Paddle, join us again on the Great Lawn as we keep the party going with food, acitivities, music by Best Kept Secret Live Band and another chance to win tickets to either Bourbon and Beyond or Louder Than Life!
For more information, visit hikebikeandpaddle.org or head to our Facebook and Instagram pages, @AroundLou.
See you this Monday, on the Waterfront Park Great Lawn starting at 8 a.m. for the Mayor's Hike, Bike & Paddle presented by Norton Sports Health! #HBP23
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