10,000 Meter on Van Meter
10,000 Meter on Van Meter is a running race on September 26, 2026 in Winchester, KY, with entry fees from $25 to $30.
- Date
- September 26, 2026 (65 days to go)
- Price
- $25–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Date: September 26th, 2026
8:00 am start
Kroger Youth Soccer Complex, 2583 Van Meter Rd
Cash Prizes for Top 3 Male and Female Runners in the 10K and 5K
Additional Prizes for Top 3 Male and Female in each age group 10K and 5K
Age Groups: 11 and under; 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
Age Groups:
Free T-shirt, complimentary fruit, snacks, water and coffee.
Register by Friday, August 28th to get the shirt size you want.
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Run the rolling hills of Clark County - It's a beautiful out and back route on asphalt with 10k and 5k (walk only) option. Cash prizes for the three top male and female runners in both 10K and 5K.. Additional prizes in age categories in both 10K and 5K..
Early Packet pick-up is on Friday at College Park in Winchester at the Rally4Recovery event. There will be a Registration table at the event. 5:30 - 7:30pm.
Registration on Saturday starts at 7:00am
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 race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
77°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mt Sterling, 15 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Winchester, KY
Population
19,133
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,013 ft
Nearest Airport
LEX
Blue Grass Airport · 23 mi
Major Hub
CVG
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport · 78 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 10,000 Meter on Van Meter, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
65
Days to train
- Race
- 10,000 Meter on Van Meter
- Date
- September 26, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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10,000 Meter on Van Meter
Sep 26, 2026