On the Hill 5K
On the Hill 5K is a running race on September 19, 2026 in Saint Meinrad, IN.
- Date
- September 19, 2026 (72 days to go)
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Saint Meinrad Archabbey
8:30 a.m. Central Time
Saint Meinrad Archabbey will host the On the Hill 5K walk/run.
Registration is now open for the event, with all proceeds benefiting Catholic Charities/Catholic Relief Services.
Registration includes a t-shirt. Prizes will be awarded to the top male and female finishers in five age groups.
The On the Hill 5K begins at 8:30 a.m. Central Time, with registration open at 8 a.m. The starting/finish line is located near the red barn on the south side of the Archabbey campus, along State Road 545.
Following the event, the Knights of Columbus will host a pancake breakfast. Freewill donations will be accepted.
Participants are welcome to join the Saint Meinrad monks for Mass in the Archabbey Church before the race at 7:30 a.m. (running clothes welcome).
Parking is available in the Gift Shop and Abbey Caskets parking lots. For more information, contact Jill Memmer at (812) 357-6616 or jmemmer@saintmeinrad.edu.
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
81°
Typical Low
57°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Saint Meinrad.
Host City
About Saint Meinrad, IN
Nearest Airport
OWB
Owensboro Daviess County Airport · 35 mi
Major Hub
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 59 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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On the Hill 5K
Sep 19, 2026