The Wurst Race
- Date
- August 15, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk
From the Organizer
Start Time: 7:30 AM Central Time
Location: Germania Maennerchor. Address is 916 N. Fulton Ave. Evansville, IN
The Race: The 5K race will be an out and back that starts and ends at Germania. The race will take Maryland St. to the Greenway Passage and back. Once finished, beer, brats, and water will be waiting at the finish line! (There will be a max of 2 beers per person 21 and older, bring id!)
Cost: $30 until June 1; $35 until August 1; $40 until race day (deduct $5 for no race shirt option.)
Youth shirt available upon request (tristatefit@gmail.com).
**All sales are final. Unless prior arrangements are made prior to race start, no shirts are guaranteed after race day. **Vets/Active duty use code VET5 for $5 off. Group of 4 or more (family/friends)?? Email Tristatefit@gmail.com for a coupon code!
Early Shirt/Bib Pick Up/Late Reg: Ultimate Fit August 14 from 5-6pm.
Race Day Check-In: 6:45-7:15AM at Germania.
Awards: Overall Top Male & Female and Male & Female Runner-Up
Top 3 M/Top 3 F in following age groups.
19 & Under; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79; 80+
Timing: Timing provided by To the Finish Timing.
Weather: The race will go on rain or shine. If threatening weather is in the area we will delay until safe.
Benefactor: Germania Maennerchor
**All sales for the race are final.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A 7-day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
89°
Typical Low
70°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Evansville Museum, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Evansville, IN
Population
116,441
as of 2023
Elevation
386 ft
Nearest Airport
EVV
Evansville Regional Airport · 3 mi
Major Hub
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 100 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The Wurst Race?
- The Wurst Race is a running race held in Evansville, Indiana on August 15, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is The Wurst Race?
- Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Evansville, Indiana at 916 N. Fulton Ave., Evansville, IN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Wurst Race?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The Wurst Race
Aug 15, 2026