Luke Elsner Memorial 5K Run & Walk
Luke Elsner Memorial 5K Run & Walk is a running race on September 5, 2026 in North Vernon, IN, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- September 5, 2026 (44 days to go)
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
REGISTRATION: Begins at 7:00 am
RACE BEGINS at 8:00 am promptly
WHERE: Hayden Elementary School
55 South Co. Rd. 685 West
North Vernon, IN 47265
*****THIS IS A LOOP ROUTE*****
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
60°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from N Vernon 2 Ese, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About North Vernon, IN
Population
7,214
as of 2023
City Elevation
750 ft
Nearest Airport
CVG
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport · 52 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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44
Days to train
- Race
- Luke Elsner Memorial 5K Run & Walk
- Date
- September 5, 2026
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Luke Elsner Memorial 5K Run & Walk
Sep 5, 2026