Evansville River Run 5k and Walk
Evansville River Run 5k and Walk is a running race on October 18, 2026 in Evansville, IL, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- October 18, 2026 (51 days to go)
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Annual race benefiting Evansville Public Library. Funds are put towards improving the collection, as well as programming. This family friendly race features a hilly and scenic course beginning and ending at Liberty Courtyard Winery. The Kaskaskia River's beauty can be taken in at the start and finish. Online registration will be live until Saturday prior to the race. Day-of registration will open at 12:00pm.
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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
69°
Typical Low
45°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Kaskaskia Rvr Navigation Lock, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Evansville, IL
Nearest Airport
BLV
Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport · 32 mi
Major Hub
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 51 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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51
Days to train
- Race
- Evansville River Run 5k and Walk
- Date
- October 18, 2026
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Evansville River Run 5k and Walk
Oct 18, 2026