5K races near Hawesville

The RYR Endurance Race Weekend is an annual event held in Owensboro, Kentucky, featuring a marathon, half marathon, 50K ultra, 10K, and 5K spread across two days. The marathon structure is distinctive: a Saturday marathon with a 9-hour time limit, followed by a Sunday competitive marathon for those aiming for a Boston qualifier or a personal best. Both marathons utilize the same USATF-certified course, which also includes the area's first certified marathon and half marathon routes. The course is a multi-loop out-and-back on an asphalt greenway with minimal elevation gain, following a creek, passing two lakes, and crossing wooded areas. This loop design allows spectators to view participants multiple times from a single location, and runners have access to standard aid stations as well as personal support tables. The Saturday marathon shares the course with the half marathon and 50K, whereas the Sunday marathon has a limited field and runs exclusively. All participants receive a shirt, all finishers receive a substantial medal, and all profits benefit the Wendell Foster Center.

The Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K weekend is based in Owensboro, Kentucky. The race expo and check-in are held at the Owensboro Convention Center prior to race day. Runners collect bibs and shirts at the expo, which also features running gear, local vendors, hydration and nutrition products, photo opportunities, local organizations, and supporters of Wendell Foster. While Friday expo attendance is optional, all participants must check in before the race; early check-in helps reduce race-day lines. The 5K begins and ends at Smothers Park on the Owensboro riverfront, located at 199 West Veterans Boulevard. This race is open to all ages and suitable for walkers, joggers, novice racers, families, friends, and competitive runners. The event benefits Wendell Foster, and the 5K concludes with an official after-party at Goodwood.

The Friends of McCormick's Creek 5K Run/Walk is an annual 5K held in Owen County, Indiana. It is organized by the nonprofit Friends of McCormick's Creek and offers prizes for the top overall finishers among both runners and walkers. The race supports projects at McCormick's Creek State Park, including efforts to preserve, restore, manage, and interpret the park's natural and cultural heritage. Funds also go toward recreation improvements and free educational programs for park visitors of all ages. Participants registering by the shirt deadline receive a race shirt; additional shirts will be distributed as available after that date.