
From the Organizer
Dogwood 5K!
Join us for the Dogwood 5K as part of the annual Orleans Dogwood Festival!
The race will start and finish at the Orleans Monon South Trailhead (Corner of Franklin & Jefferson) along the scenic Monon South Trail. Whether you’re racing for a personal best or enjoying a morning walk with friends and family, this event is a fun way to kick off festival day.
🎽 Race Options:
5K Run
5K Walk
Children’s Fun Run (starts at 9:00 AM)
⏰ Event Schedule:
Registration: 7:00 AM
5K Race Start: 8:00 AM
Children’s Fun Run: 9:00 AM
Bring your family, invite your friends, and celebrate community, fitness, and Dogwood Heritage at the Dogwood 5K!
Events
Weather
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
70°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Paoli, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
2,191
as of 2023
Elevation
625 ft
Nearest Airport
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 51 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Dogwood 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Dogwood 5K
Apr 24, 2027