
From the Organizer
Join the Green River Area Down Syndrome Association as we unite for a common cause and raise funds for the 2026 GRADSA Buddy Walk®. As a local non-profit, the Buddy Walk and 5K are our BIGGEST fundraisers throughout the year. Whether you have Down syndrome, know someone who does, or just want to show your support, take the first step and donate or register today! Help us spread the word; all are welcome to participate!
Location: Riverfront, Downtown Owensboro
Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup: Begins at 9am and continues until the event starts
Registration Fees:
Early Bird (before October 1st): $25
Regular (October 1st to race morning): $30
Special Offer: All runners who register before October 1st will receive a commemorative race t-shirt!
Help us spread the word—everyone is welcome to participate! We hope to see you on October 31st!
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
64°
Typical Low
41°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Calhoun Lock 2, 14 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
60,112
as of 2023
City Elevation
399 ft
Nearest Airport
OWB
Owensboro Daviess County Airport · 3 mi
Major Hub
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 81 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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at GRADSA 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
136
Days to train
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)
GRADSA 5K
Oct 31, 2026