From the Organizer
Gather your booty shorts! (They make you run faster). The Iron Rig 5k Run/Walk will take you up Highway 42 to Farmview Drive, through South Fork Park and return you back to The Iron Rig.
You can choose to Run or Walk and if you dare, to run in a weighted vest!
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
82°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cincinnati Northern Ky Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Florence, KY
Elevation
807 ft
Nearest Airport
CVG
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport · 5 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Iron Rig 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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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 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)
- What is the Iron Rig 5k?
- Iron Rig 5k is a running race held in Florence, Kentucky on September 5, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Iron Rig 5k?
- Saturday, September 5, 2026 in Florence, Kentucky at 8494 Pleasant Valley Rd, Florence, KY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Iron Rig 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Iron Rig 5k
Sep 5, 2026