
From the Organizer
Running Start is a back-to-school program to help children and families with the expenses associated with beginning a new school year. Some items provided will be a backpack, school supplies, a new pair of socks and shoes, a school T-shirt, and community resources and information. The race will begin and end at ElectriCom, remaining mostly flat for the ideal race day!
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
87°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Paoli.
Host City
Population
3,274
as of 2023
City Elevation
630 ft
Nearest Airport
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 47 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Orange County Running Start 5k Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
38
Days to train
Coming Up
French Lick Tri Kappa 5K In Memory of Sharon Collier
7 miles away
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15 miles away
Walk/5K for LIFE Family Resource Center
2 miles away
Together for Treven 5k Run/Walk
7 miles away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
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)
Orange County Running Start 5k Run/Walk
Jul 25, 2026