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5K races near Owensboro
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Upcoming 5K races near Owensboro
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4JUL
Run · road · 5K
47th Annual Douglas R. Lynn Sebree Firecracker Run
Sebree · 42 km away
JUL 3
11JUL
Run · road · 5K
WIA Fun Run/Walk
Evansville · 50 km away
17JUL
Run · road · 5K
Fitt Fiddle 5K Run/Walk
Leitchfield · 79 km away
18JUL
Run · road · 5K
Tristan Calvin 5k Scholarship run
Spencer · 30 km away
AUG 9
1AUG
Run · road · 5K
60 Minute Race
Francisco · 69 km away
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1AUG
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MKK's Rugged Race Presented by Independence Bank
Owensboro · 18 km away
1AUG
Run · road · 5K
Owensville Watermelon 5K
Owensville · 75 km away
5AUG
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YMCA 5K/10K Warm Up Runs
Evansville · 46 km away
8AUG
Run · trail · 5K
6th Annual Honor and Remember Run
Velpen · 65 km away
8AUG
Run · road · 5K
Steps For Sobriety
Evansville · 47 km away
22AUG
Run · road · 5K
MLK Dreamer's Dash 5k
Owensboro · 4 km away
22AUG
Run · road · 5K
CASA SuperHero 5K and Walk
Madisonville · 60 km away
28AUG
Run · road · 5K
Full Moon 5k
Birdseye · 71 km away
SEP 8
5SEP
Run · road · 5K
F3 5K 4 Fair Haven Rape Crisis Center
Highland · 50 km away
12SEP
Run · road · 5K
Stride for Life: Racing for Gynecological Cancer Awareness and Support
Highland · 50 km away
12SEP
Run · road · 5K
MYPath 5K
Spencer · 30 km away
12SEP
Run · road · 5K
Spud Fun Run 5k
Newburgh · 32 km away
12SEP
Run · road · 5K
Run to River Days 5K Run/Walk
Mount Vernon · 71 km away
12SEP
Run · road · 5K
Run for Hope
Henderson · 41 km away
19SEP
Run · road · 5K
It's Okay if you're NOT Okay 5K benefiting Tucker’s Treehouse presented by TTMA
Owensboro
20SEP
Run · trail · 5K
Honest Abe Trail Run - Marathon / 14k / 5k
Lincoln City · 40 km away
Owensboro · 80 km
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Recurring 5K races near Owensboro
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World Thrombosis Day Nick Payne Memorial 5K
The World Thrombosis Day Nick Payne Memorial 5K is a 5K run held at 16040 KY 351 in Henderson, Kentucky. The race begins at 9:00 AM CDT and concludes by 11:00 AM. It is held in memory of Nick Payne and aligns with World Thrombosis Day's emphasis on deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
The available race details do not specify the route, surface, elevation, or number of participants. The event's purpose is notable: participants, both runners and walkers, aim to increase awareness regarding DVT risks and prevention methods, providing this local 5K with a health-focused message extending past the finish line.
FoDU 5K for Hope
The FoDU 5K for Hope is a 5-kilometer race held at the Vanderburgh County 4H Center in Evansville. It begins at 9:00 a.m. on an October Saturday. Packet pickup on race day starts at 8:00 a.m., and parking is available on-site at no cost. The event is designed for runners, walkers, families, and those with strollers.
The course features one water stop, with Gatorade available at the finish line. Prizes will be awarded to the fastest male and female participants, and race results will be posted post-event. FoDU organizes this event to support and empower children in Uganda. A small silent auction, offering gift-card bundles, is also part of the day, extending the fundraising efforts beyond the 5K.
Run The Ridge Trail Race
The Run The Ridge Trail Race begins and ends at the Bill Monroe Homeplace in Beaver Dam, Kentucky. Participants can choose from 5K, 10K, and 25K distances, all commencing in the morning. This trail race crosses the Kentucky hills, incorporating dirt roads and ridge overlooks connected to Bill Monroe, the Father of Bluegrass Music, and his Uncle Pen. The terrain is challenging, featuring ascents to the ridge followed by descents, with steep inclines and declines present in all race distances.
The course is not the sole focus of the day. Bluegrass music is integral to the event, with live performances along the route. The race coincides with Bill Monroe Foundation events, including Pickin' on the Porch and Camping and Jamming. A band performs live on the Homeplace porch on Saturday evening, and bluegrass musicians and campers frequently convene for jam sessions around campfires throughout the weekend. Runners have access to complimentary primitive camping or can opt for paid electric camping spots. All participants who finish will receive a medal, and awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers in each distance.
Franklin Street Beer Fun
Franklin Street Beer Fun is a 21-and-over run, walk, or crawl on Franklin Street in Evansville, Indiana. It starts at LeRoys on Mt Vernon Avenue and takes place on a Saturday afternoon in October, with participants moving between six bars instead of racing for a finish time.
The route is built around beer stops: each of the six bars gives participants one beer, and LeRoys also serves as the final stop. The entry includes an event T-shirt and a finish medal, making it feel closer to a social bar crawl with running shoes than a standard road race.
5th Annual Evansville Zombie 5K Run/Walk
The Evansville Zombie 5K Run/Walk starts at Wesselman Park with a survival-game setup: reach the Red Cross outpost, collect the code, and return before the zombies get you. Martial Hearts hosts this 5K for ages 12 and up. The race begins in the late afternoon and has a Halloween theme, focusing on a zombie apocalypse rather than a typical road race.
The route goes between Wesselman Woods and the local Red Cross outpost before returning to Wesselman Woods. It uses paved surfaces, wooded trails, and fenced areas. Volunteer zombies, age 16 or older, wear their own zombie gear and attempt to tag participants' shirts with fake blood. Runners should wear clothes that can get messy. Parents must accompany children. After the finish, participants receive snacks and water. A Wesselman Woods Halloween party follows, with a blood splatter wall and optional face painting available through the organizer. Partial proceeds benefit Wesselman Woods and Martial Hearts, a nonprofit that helps cover youth martial arts costs and provides free self-defense training for women.
Monster Bash Dash
Monster Bash Dash is a Halloween 5K in Evansville, Indiana, starting at 1600 N Main Street. The main run shares the morning with a 1 Mile Walk and a Lil Boo Run for kids 10 and under, accommodating runners, walkers, and families, not solely those focused on speed.
Costumes are integral to the race, with cash prizes for the best dressed, plus awards for the top male and female runners and age group winners. Rise Up and Run manages the event, providing race timing and operations.
Día de los Muertos/ Day of the Dead- 5K Run/Walk
The Dia De Los Muertos Festival 5K & 1K is a Friday evening run/walk in Corpus Christi, Texas, starting at Cole Park Pier. The 1K begins at 7:00 PM, with the 5K starting at 7:15 PM, accommodating both brief family involvement and a longer bayfront run.
The course runs along the Corpus Christi bayfront from the Cole Park Pier area. This event is part of the Dia De Los Muertos Festival, presented by K Space Contemporary, V Fit Productions, and AXIS Tattoo, with AEP Texas as sponsor. Participants will find music, vendors, and age-group awards. Packet pickup is available on-site before the races.
RYR Endurance Race Weekend
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.
New Year's Eve 5K
The New Year’s Eve 5K begins and ends at Theater on the Lake, situated along Chicago’s lakefront with the city skyline visible throughout the course. Organized by the Chicago Sport & Social Club, this morning 5K takes place on New Year’s Eve, typically starting between 9am and 11:30am, allowing participants to complete their run before evening festivities.
The course runs along the lakefront and attracts runners of various ages and abilities, including those aiming for a timed personal best and those participating for a celebratory year-end run. Registration provides official timing, a personalized bib, branded merchandise, a finisher medal, party favors, and one post-run beverage. Following the race, participants gather at Theater on the Lake for champagne, music, refreshments, sponsor gift bags, and photo opportunities.
Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K
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.
VICTORY RACES - Marathon, Half, and 5K
Victory Races hosts a marathon, half marathon, and 5K within Vermillion Rise Mega Park, a former secret military munitions compound in Vermillion County. The marathon and half marathon courses are flat, traffic-free, and USATF-certified, making them suitable for runners aiming for national qualifying standards or a Boston Marathon qualifier. The 5K offers a shorter option to run through the same distinctive location.
The route crosses grounds once used for supplying explosives during World War II and storing military weapons through the early and mid-1900s. The site now supports local industry, with remnants of military ruins and old manufacturing facilities still visible on the property. The race acknowledges this history through military-themed shirts, unique bib numbers, and custom finisher medals, while providing discounts for veterans and students from Vermillion and Parke counties. Proceeds benefit the Vermillion Trails Alliance, dedicated to expanding trail and recreation options in Vermillion County.
Friends of McCormick's Creek 5K Run/Walk
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.
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Owensboro Training Notes
Owensboro hosts 33 5K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Yellow Creek Trail gives runners about 2 miles of gravel, and Riverside Walk gives the city centre a 1-mile paved shakeout along the Ohio River. Yellow Creek Trail gives runners about 2 miles of gravel, and Riverside Walk gives the city centre a 1-mile paved shakeout along the Ohio River. Trail of Dreams, Legend Park Trail, Moreland Trail, and Joe Ford Nature Park fill the shorter Z2 days. Rudy Mines Trail brings the punchy stuff, and the Rudy Rumble Trail Run makes it matter. Owensboro YMCA BBQ 5K, MLK Dreamer's Dash 5k, and Run For Foxy Roxie keep the road-race calendar familiar.
Owensboro Bicycle Club gives riders the local pack, with group rides 4 nights a week and nearly every morning during the warmer parts of the year. The club pulls from Owensboro and the surrounding counties, so group rides have consistent turnout during the season. Underground Railroad Cycling Route and TransAmerica Trail both pass through Owensboro, while Keen Road, Sutherland Road to Pettit Road, Barclay Ave, and Sharp Rd give gravel bikes quick dirt. The area has 25 miles of singletrack designed by mountain bikers. The main loop is 53 km and gains 261 m.
Warmer parts of the year suit both sports best, especially when the Owensboro Bicycle Club rides stop feeling like bottle-freezing business. Summer brings hot, humid days, so locals start early, keep intervals honest, and save longer Z2 rides or runs for the steadier parts of the week. The Greenbelt, Riverside Walk, and Yellow Creek Trail stay useful because shade, pavement, and gravel let you choose the effort. Winter brings moderately cold days and bigger day-to-day swings, so runners stay flexible on pace and cyclists trade some pack miles for shorter rides, Rudy Mines laps, or maintenance miles when the weather opens.