Frightening 5K
Frightening 5K is a running race on October 25, 2026 in Evansville, IN, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- October 25, 2026 (111 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Start Time: 11am (Central Time)
Location: Vanderburgh 4-H Center (201 E. Boonville-New Harmony Rd., Darmstadt, IN)
The Race: 5K Race around the fairgrounds. Map can be found at the race website. www.tristatefit.com/frightening
Cost: $30 until Aug 15; $35 until Oct 12; $40 until race day (deduct $5 medal only option). **If 4 or more in your group, email TriStateFit@gmail.com for a group discount code! **All sales are final, no refunds.
Shirt/Bib Pick Up/Late Reg: Early shirt/bib pick up and late registration at Ultimate Fit Friday October 23 from 5-6pm or race day from 10:15-10:45am at the 4-H Center.
Awards: Top 3 Overall M and top 3 overall F (6 total overall awards)
Age groups each distance top 3 M/top 3 F: 13 & Under; 14-19; 20-29;30-39;40-49;50-59;60-69;70-79;80+
Timing: This event will have computer timing 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.
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
66°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Evansville Regional Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Evansville, IN
Population
116,441
as of 2023
City 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.
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Frightening 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
111
Days to train
- Race
- Frightening 5K
- Date
- October 25, 2026
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
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From Endurance Grid
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Frightening 5K
Oct 25, 2026