Thunder Run, Louisville

Name: Thunder Run
Address: Kentucky Kingdom, Louisville, United States

#22 among attractions in Louisville

Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride, Theme park

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Thunder Run is a wooden roller coaster at the Kentucky Kingdom amusement park in Louisville, Kentucky. The ride originally operated from August 1990 through to October 2009, when then-operators Six Flags abandoned the park. After remaining closed since 2009, Thunder Run reopened in May 2014 when Kentucky Kingdom reopened under new operators. ()

Alternative names: Length: 2850 ftHeight: 90 ftCoordinates: 38°11'44"N, 85°44'51"W

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Kentucky KingdomSouth Side (Highland Park)Louisville United States

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Thunder Run – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kentucky Kingdom, Churchill Downs, T3 Roller Coaster, Papa John's Cardinal Stadium.

~170 ftE
Thrill rides, kids' areas and a water park
Kentucky Kingdom, Louisville
1 min walk • Kentucky Kingdom, formerly known as Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom, is an amusement park in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. The 67-acre park includes a collection of amusement rides and the Hurricane Bay water park.
1.3 miW
Legendary horse-racing track
Churchill Downs, Louisville
34 min walk • Churchill Downs, located in the vibrant city of Louisville, Kentucky, stands as an iconic landmark in the world of horse racing. This legendary racecourse, known for its rich history and tradition, is the hallowed ground of the Kentucky Derby, often referred to as "The...
~560 ftS
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
T3 Roller Coaster, Louisville
3 min walk • T3 is an inverted roller coaster at Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville, Kentucky. Previously named T2, the Suspended Looping Coaster model manufactured by Vekoma opened on April 8, 1995. The amusement park closed in 2009 due to financial difficulties, but later reopened under new ownership in 2014.
0.9 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Papa John's Cardinal Stadium, Louisville
24 min walk • Cardinal Stadium, formerly known as Papa John's Cardinal Stadium, is a football stadium located in Louisville, Kentucky, United States, on the southern end of the campus of the University of Louisville.
0.4 miNE
Sport venue, Sport
Freedom Hall, Louisville
12 min walk • Freedom Hall is a multi-purpose arena in Louisville, Kentucky, on the grounds of the Kentucky Exposition Center, which is owned by the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
~1050 ftE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Lightning Run, Louisville
6 min walk • Lightning Run is a Hyper GT-X roller coaster located at Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville, Kentucky. The ride is manufactured by Chance Rides and opened on May 24, 2014. The coaster is the only operational Hyper GT-X model coaster in the world.
~1080 ftSE
Amusement park, Amusement ride
Kentucky Flyer, Louisville
6 min walk • Kentucky Flyer is a wooden roller coaster located at Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville, Kentucky. The coaster opened on April 28, 2019, to celebrate Kentucky Kingdom's 30th anniversary.
0.4 miNE
Convention center, Fair, Event space
Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville
12 min walk • The Kentucky Exposition Center, is a large multi-use facility in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. Originally built in 1956.
1.2 miNW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Holy Name, Louisville
31 min walk • Holy Name Church Rectory, Convent and School is a historic church at 2920 and 2914 S. 3rd Street and 2911 and 2921 S. 4th Street in Louisville, Kentucky. It was built in 1902 and added to the National Register in 1982.
~550 ftS
Amusement park, Amusement ride
The Gauntlet, Louisville
3 min walk • The Gauntlet is an inverted roller coaster located at Magic Springs and Crystal Falls amusement park in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The Suspended Looping Coaster model was manufactured by Vekoma and opened at the park for the 2004 season.
1 miW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Epworth Methodist Evangelical Church, Louisville
27 min walk • Epworth Methodist Evangelical Church, also known as Trinity Baptist Temple, is a historic Gothic Revival church at 412 M. Street in Louisville, Kentucky. It was built in 1895 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. It is a one-story gable-front building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Thunder Run?

Nearby attractions include T3 Roller Coaster, Louisville (3 min walk), Lightning Run, Louisville (6 min walk), Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville (12 min walk), Wilder Park, Louisville (21 min walk).

How to get to Thunder Run by public transport?

The nearest stations to Thunder Run:

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Crittenden / Dakota • Lines: 2North (5 min walk)
Crittenden / Huron • Lines: 2South (6 min walk)