GRADSA 5K
GRADSA 5K is a running race on October 31, 2026 in Owensboro, KY, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- October 31, 2026 (91 days to go)
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
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!
Event Details:
Location: Riverfront, Downtown Owensboro
Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup: Begins at 8am 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
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
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
About Owensboro, KY
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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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.
91
Days to train
- Race
- GRADSA 5K
- Date
- October 31, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Owensboro than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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GRADSA 5K
Oct 31, 2026