Races

Start Time/Location: 8:00AM Central Time/Garvin Park in Evansville, IN.  Address is 45 Don Mattingly Way Evansville, IN. Course: Both the 5K & 10K will be an out and back that will primarily use the Greenway Passage.  See map below.  We ask that those who plan to walk entire race please choose the 5K distance.   Cost: $35 until 1/31; $40 until 3/15; $45 until race day (deduct $5 with medal only option).  These prices are for both the 5K and the 10K. **All sales are final.  Unless prior arrangements are made prior to race start,no shirts or medals are guaranteed after race day. Early Shirt/Bib Pick Up:  Early shirt/bib pick up at Cookie Plug from 5:00-6:00pm on April 10.(2110 W. Franklin St.)  Check in will be at Garvin Park Saturday morning from 7:15-7:45am for those who did not attend pick up at Cookie Plug.  Awards: Overall Male/Female & Runner-Up Male/Female each distance.  Top 3 male and female in the following age groups: 13 & under; 14-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59;

Dove and Twig Cafe presents the Java Jolt 5K Run/Walk on April 18th.  This family-friendly event supports the basic needs of children locally and globally.  Sign up today and turn your steps into support for children. Start Time 8:30 am (CST)Kids Dash ages 1-3   50 metersKids Dash ages 4-6  100 metersKids Dash ages 7-9   200 meters 5k start: 9:00 am 1 Mile walk start  9:05 am Children 5 and under must have one parent present on the course as a safety precaution.Strollers may be used in the 5k and 1-mile walk.

2026 Race InformationWe are excited to see everyone in person this year at the 2025 Taking Steps for Autism Walk & 5K, sponsored by 14News, a fundraiser to support Autism Everyone. The event is being held on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the Vanderburgh County 4H Center, located at 201 E. Boonville-New Harmony Road, Darmstadt, Indiana 47725.**This event will be held rain or shine - there will be no reschedule date!  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Packet Pickup:  Shirts and BIBS for 5K runners, and all shirts for families can be picked up on the following dates: Times are TBD.  Monday, April 13Tuesday, April 14Wednesday, April 15Thursday, April 16And Saturday morning, the day of, on April 18, beginning at 630a-7:55 for 5K, 6:30a-10:15a for Family 1 mile walk at the 4H.  Please feel free to call our office: 812-202-6087 or email our executive director, Kelsey, at: kelsey@autismeveryone.org with any questions.  Pickup is at

PDEVV Hub is hosting its 4th Annual Tulip Trot for Parkinson’s Disease Awareness, on April 25, 2026, at Garvin Park 1600 N Main St. in Evansville with the timed 5k starting at 8:00AM and the 1-mile walk beginning at 9:00AM.  All events will be rain or shine. We also offer a virtual option for those unable to attend in person. Organized to take place in Parkinson’s Awareness Month of April and named for the official flower of Parkinson’s disease, the tulip.  The Tulip Trot allows PDEVV Hub to provide people with Parkinson’s, their family members, health care workers, and interested individuals in our tristate area with information about PD and the available local PD resources.  The exhibit tent opening at 7:30 AM where you can fill out a sticker to walk in honor or in memory of a Parkinson’s friend or family member, experience what it feels like to have Parkinson’s disease, or simply stop in and pick up some information about Parkinson’s disease and our local resources. Virtual particip

FREE Event - 2 or 4 person teams (21yrs and over) playing 18 holes of Miniature Golf on Franklin Street. Prizes for 1st and 2nd Lowest Scores, Costume Contest and Hole in One Contest.

It is presented by the Evansville Wartime Museum, the P-47 Foundation and theEvansville Regional Airport with our title sponsor, the Liberty Federal Credit Union. How exciting it will be to run on our airport runway!!!!Take off on Saturday, May 2, 2026 for the 2026 5K on the Runway presented by thetitle sponsor, Liberty Federal Credit Union, benefiting the Evansville -47Foundation, Inc. giving runners a unique view of the airport and the EvansvilleWartime Museum, while having fun and supporting a great, local organization.At 9am join hundreds of runners and walkers as they take off from the EvansvilleWartime Museum with supporters cheering everyone along. The route will take you along theEvansville Regional Airport runways, taxiways, and ramps, while catching a glimpse at the AirTraffic Control Tower and the Airport Safety Department. You will see the Evansville built P-47Thunderbolt, “Hoosier Spirit II," as well as the 1943 Chrysler M4AF Sherman Tank, “Rosie’sRevenge.” You will be

CHEMO BUDDIES HOPEFEST 2026 - Presented by Ascension St. Vincent HospitalA Celebration of Strength & CommunitySaturday, May 9, 2026NEW LOCATION: Central High School Football Stadium  EVENT HIGHLIGHTS5K Run/Walk – Walkers welcome (no pets, please!)Survivor’s Parade – Honoring our cancer warriorsHope Walk – 1-mile walk Fun for all agesCruise-In Car ShowFood Trucks & Community PartnersKids Activities – Face painting, inflatables & more! REGISTRATION INCLUDESShort-sleeve cotton t-shirt (5K, 1-mile, and Survivor Parade)Children 3 & under participate FREE in the walk but do not receive a t-shirt  AWARDSOverall Male & Female: $100 cash prizeAge Group Awards: Top 3 Male & Female14 & under, 15–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39,40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70+ PACKET PICKUP - Date TBDChemo Buddies Office3700 Bellemeade Ave, Suite 118Please pick up before event day! Event Day Check-In: 8:30am at registration tableTiming by: Rise Up and Run  RAIN OR SHINE

Start Time: 7:00AM (Central Time) Location: Lamasco Park (For GPS use the following address: 526 N. 7th Ave. Evansville, IN)  The Race: 5 or 10 Mile race options.  The race will begin and end at Lamasco Park with entirety of race ran on the Greenway passage.  (picture below)  ​**If you plan to walk entire event, please choose the 5 Mile option. Cost: $40 until 2/28; $45 until 4/15; $50 until race day (deduct $5 for medal only option)**Processing fee added at check out.**All sales are final.  Unless prior arrangements are made, no shirts/medals are guaranteed after the race. Shirt/Bib Pick Up: May 8 @ Core Chiropractic 5:00-6:00PM.  The address is 6114 E. Virginia St. Evansville, IN 47715If you are unable to make it to this, you can get your shirt/bib on race morning at Lamasco Park from 6:45-7:15AM. Awards: Overalls & runner ups in both events & Top 3 Male/Top 3 Female Both Distances 19 & Under; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79; 80+**Placement pins will be g

Join us as Lyme Warrior brings the Run Like A Warrior 5K to Evansville for the first time! Whether you walk, run, roll, or cheer from the sidelines, this inclusive event is about community, movement, and hope for everyone affected by Lyme disease.   Date: May 23  Time: 8:00 AM  Location: Garvin Park, Evansville, IN   What to Expect:• A fun, supportive 5K/ Color Run• Silent Auction with great items up for bid• Community connection and Lyme awarenessUncle G’s Lemon Smashers will be on-site and generously donating a percentage of the day’s sales to support Lyme Warrior! Registration Includes an Official Event T-Shirt   Registration Pricing:• Early Bird: $30 (now through April 23)• Regular: $35 (April 24 – May 22)• Race Day: $40   Why We Run:Lyme disease can be isolating and misunderstood. Run Like A Warrior brings people together to raise awareness, support patients and families, and remind every Warrior they are not alone.Come move with us, support a great cause, and help us make our fir

The 10th annual Evansville Memorial Day Run, presented by EvansvilleEvents.com, is happening Monday, May 25th at Garvin Park. Join us as we remember those that gave it all!   SHIRT GUARANTEE May 15th, 2026 - 12pm   Early Packet Pick Up: Friday, May 23rd 4:00 - 6:00pm  Location: Roca Bar of Evansville 4600 Washington Ave 47714   Day of Packet Pick up:  Monday, 7am-8am at Garvin Park   CHARITY PARTNER Rolling Thunder Indiana will be presented a check at the start of the race. Rolling Thunder ® Inc.'s major function is to publicize the POW/MIA issue. To educate the public of the fact that many American prisoners of war were left behind after all past wars. To help correct the past and to protect future veterans.  RACE OPTIONS5k run/walk, 5k walk, 10k run/walk, 10k walk.Official bib timing by To the Finish Timing. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:Late Registration & packet pickup - 7am-7:45am Pre-race Warmup and Stretch - 7:45amCeremony & Salute - 8:00amKids Dash - 7:50 am 5K/10k start - 8:0

Save the Date!Splash of Color 5K Run/Walk & 1-Mile Family Fun Walk  for St. Vincent Early Learning Center on Saturday, June 13, 2026   Title Sponsor: You are invited to join Ascension St. Vincent Evansville, our title sponsor this year, and support this event as a sponsor (LINK), a participant (inviting your family, friends, and co-workers), and/or a volunteer. Act now! The print deadline for banners, signs, and t-shirts is Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Thank you!   Together, we can ensure high-quality early childhood education is accessible to all children.   Program Partner: Evansville Trails Coalition Nature Exploration is an educational pillar at St. Vincent, and thanks to your support for this event, we will be able to add/continue "Trails on a Smaller Scale" programming for toddlers and preschoolers throughout the year as capacity and time allow ------------------------------------- Registration and Fee(s) ------------------------------------- 5K Run/Walk To sign up, the f

The MD Band Wildcat 5K Run/Walk is a an event hosted by the Mater Dei Band Boosters Club to benefit the Mater Dei Marching Band. (Guaranteed a t-shirt for registrations by 5/16/26) This 5K course will begin and end in Evansville's Lamasco Park. The course will include the Greenway Passage and will be an out and back. **Students 18 & under $5 discount.  **Children 5 and under brought to the race are free, no registration needed. (This option does not include a t-shirt) AwardsTop Male and Top Female overall Top male and female for the age groups: 1-17, 18-29, 30-49, 50+

The race is located at the beautiful Lake Leota Park, located in Evansville, WI. The courses wind around the majestic lake, as well as through our historic streets. Join us and make your own 4th of July tradition!  *PET POLICY: For the safety of all, pets/animals (except service animals that are trained to perform a specific work or task for a person with a disability) are NOT PERMITTED on the course route with a participant.   REGISTER BY JUNE 15, 2026 TO BE GUARANTEED A TIMING CHIP & COLLECTORS EDITION T-SHIRT! Registrations after this date will NOT be guaranteed a t-shirt. Start times:7:30am: 5K & 10K RUN7:35am: Mini Mile & 5K Walkers MAP OF COURSE **There will be TWO water stations along the 5K and 10K courses.

Steps for Sobriety (Formerly known as Race for Recovery) The Race will be held on August 16, 8:00 a.m., at Garvin Park! Entry fee:  $30.00

Sign up today for the 5k, 10k, 15k or kids fun run this Labor Day (Monday, Sept 7th) at the Lamasco Park in Evansville, Indiana. Registration to this race also gets you into the Evansville Pickle Festival Saturday, September 12th 1-7pm.  Please have your race bib and ID at general admission entrance.   Official timing by To The Finish. SHIRT GUARANTEE - Sign up no later than Sunday, August 24th at midnight to guarantee your race shirt before race. MEDALS & AWARDS CEREMONY Medals will be given out shortly after the finish of the race. Those that placed in their categories will need to wait until they are announced.Due to avoidable issues with past races, we will not permit anyone to take their medal before they are announced.  PACKET PICK UPSunday, Sept 6th 2-4pm at Roca Bar of Evansville located at 4600 Washington Ave, Evansville IN 47714. For those coming from out of town you will be able to pick your packets from 7am until 7:45am near the start line the day of the race.  SCHEDULE

The Bash is back! Saturday, October 31st Join us for the annual Halloween-themed Monster Bash Dash 5K Fun costumes are encouraged... cash prizes for the best dressed! Awards for Top Male and Female Runners, plus age group awards.