Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

Legends Spooky Trail Race at Rudy Mines - Sunday October 25th 2026 at 3pm 6K run/walk on the Ben Hawes Trail System just outside of Owensboro, KY This year's Spooky Trail Race is a two-looped course. You will start to the left of the parking lot at the open field of the red trail-head. Then head into the woods along the Green Trail, looping past rolling hills and switchbacks. After you will head through more double track of Red and Yellow with a nice climb to end your loop! Expect a mix of climbs, fun downhills, and enough twists and turns to keep you on your toes! We will have staff and markers throughout to help guide you along. Whether you’re here for speed or just for fun, this course offers the perfect balance of challenge and excitement. Distance: 3 km per loop Terrain: Mostly dirt and packed trail, with some rooty and rocky sections – watch your footing!

Join the Green River Area Down Syndrome Association as we unite for a common cause and raise funds for the 2026 GRADSA Buddy Walk®. As a local non-profit, the Buddy Walk and 5K are our BIGGEST fundraisers throughout the year. Whether you have Down syndrome, know someone who does, or just want to show your support, take the first step and donate or register today! Help us spread the word; all are welcome to participate! Event Details: Location: Riverfront, Downtown Owensboro Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup: Begins at 8am and continues until the event starts Registration Fees: Early Bird (before October 1st): $25 Regular (October 1st to race morning): $30 Special Offer: All runners who register before October 1st will receive a commemorative race t-shirt! Help us spread the word—everyone is welcome to participate! We hope to see you on October 31st!

The Forge Challenge   10 obstacles will test you, challenge you, and forge you into a champion! Get ready to run, row, ski, lunge, flip, and carry your way through the course. It doesn’t matter if you’re an athlete, weekend warrior, or just want to challenge yourself. We’re building this event for you! The Ten Obstacles (each with a 500 meter run after) Start with a 500 meter run 500 meters on ski ergsled push 100 feetsled pull 100 feetburpee broad jump 100 feetrow machine 500 metersfarmers carry 300 feettire flip 50 feet, 15 sledge hammer hits, tire flip 50 feetwalking lunges 200 feetwall ball toss 50 repsecho bike 45 caloriesRun back out and do an over head carry weight of 100 Meters to the finish The Costs Entry fee costs - singles 7:00am - 10:30am ( 5 per wave, waves every 10 minutes)Early Bird - $85 ( April 1 - April 30)Regular - $95 ( May 1 - July 11th)Late - $105 (July 12th - July 17) Entry fee costs - double(partner competition from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM) ( 5 teams per wave, waves

RYR Endurance Team is excited to once again host the RYR Endurance Race Weekend in Owensboro, KY.  The weekend will offer a marathon on both Saturday and Sunday.  Both marathons will be on the same USATF-certified course and are Boston Qualifiers.  The Saturday race is designed for those who want to complete the marathon but aren't concerned with BQ qualifying times.  This race will be open to more athletes and other races will run concurrently.  The Sunday marathon is designed for those athletes desiring a personal best or trying to BQ.  NO other races will be run during the competitive Sunday marathon.  Registration for this race will be limited.  For all races, there will be tables set up for athletes to stage their individual nutrition needs.  RYR Endurance Team will also host a 5K, half marathon, and 50K on Saturday and a 10K on Sunday. The courses for all races are on a scenic, asphalt greenway, offering shade and a couple of small lake views.  Each race is a multi-loop cours

The 12th Annual Care Net 5K Reindeer Run/Walk is a family-fun event open to runners and walkers of all types, so grab your family members, friends, or co-workers and join the fun! This year we will once again offer a fundraising option to our race so that your friends and families can get involved and help support the work of Care Net Owensboro! Race participants and non-participants who choose to raise funds for CNO will have the opportunity to earn a CNO beanie or fleece headband, a $30 registration refund, a hoodie, and a chance at other exclusive prizes! For more fundraising fun, create a team and set the goal to be the team that raises the most for recognition in our January Newsletter! This race will be a timed event for the purpose of awarding winner divisions. Participants are encouraged to come dressed in Holiday attire (ugly sweaters, Santa hats, bells, fun socks, etc.) Visit with Santa, sip hot chocolate or coffee from Overflow Cafe, enjoy a nibble from Great Harvest Bread Company, and be entered into our door prize drawings! The early-bird registration is 9/21/26 through 9/28/26 with a fee of $30. Standard registration fee is $35 through 11/29/26, and then the price increases to $40. Children 13 and under will receive a $5 registration discount. Race entry fee includes a long-sleeved race shirt if registered by 11:59 p.m. on 11-13-26 and entry for door prize drawings*. Due to our t-shirt vendor deadline, participants registering after 11-13-26 will not receive a race shirt. *Does not include Reindeer Dash registrants. Don’t forget about the Reindeer Dash…for children 7 and under. This one block (~100 m) dash down Veterans Blvd. is a chance for young ones to run with Santa and his reindeer to the finish line! Dress your little one up in Christmas attire and enjoy the fun. All little runners will receive a winner’s medal at the finish line. The Reindeer Dash has a separate entry fee and the start time is 7:30 a.m. (Race t-shirts not included with Reindeer Dash registration but may be purchased through the Merch store!) This event raises funds to serve the young women and men of Owensboro and the surrounding areas through Care Net Owensboro. CNO offers help, hope, and compassion to anyone who finds themself in an unplanned pregnancy or with concerns of a sexually transmitted infection. CNO provides pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, and STI testing and treatment. Prenatal and parenting classes and material resources are also available. All of the services at CNO are confidential and at no cost to the client.

New in 2026: The race will begin at 7:00 AM (Central Time), and the Half Marathon course time limit has been changed to 3 hours, 45 minutes. The seventh annual Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K, presented by Owensboro Health, features a flat, fast course through Owensboro’s riverfront and historic downtown. Whether you’re chasing a personal best, tackling your first 13.1, or enjoying a 5K with friends or family, you’ll experience a professionally supported race while making a difference in your community! Why We Race The Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K is a community event that brings participants of all abilities together to promote inclusion. Hosted by Wendell Foster, the race raises funds and awareness to empower people with disabilities to live full and meaningful lives. What to Expect Flat, fast, scenic courseFull and partial road closures for safetyAid stations along the routeProfessionally chip-timed racesFinisher medals for all who complete the coursePrize money f

We're so excited for the annual MentorKids Kentucky Rugged Race at Diamond Lake Resort! Participants will experience a 5K race with 28 obstacles, including water crossing, barbed wire, rope climbs, mud, and much more! The Elite category is for serious athletes ready to win, and the Ultimate category is for those who want to run as a team or just run for fun! We also have 5K and 10K Trail Run (no obstacle) options, as well as an XTreme 10K option (a 5K trail run + 5K with obstacles) All participants will receive a finisher’s medal and t-shirt. Additional medals will be given to the overall male and female winners in the elite and ultimate categories, and a trophy will be given to the top team! Rugged Kids is for ages 8-13, and Rugged Rascals is for ages 4-7. This event would not be possible without our amazing volunteers and sponsors. If you are interested in securing your place for the race next year, please call our office at 270-926-6893. Proceeds will help support the life-changing work done at MentorKids Kentucky. Learn more about our work and mission at mentorkidsky.org. MentorKids Kentucky, Inc. is a nonprofit organization recognized as tax‑exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.