
From the Organizer
Join us for Owensboro Hockey Heroes 5K on August 29, at 8am at Yellow Creek Park for a fun, family friendly event that brings the community together for fitness, camaraderie, and a great cause! Whether you're a seasoned runner, casual jogger, or just want to enjoy a brisk walk with friends, this 3.1mile course is perfect for all fitness levels. Help us break barriers, build confidence, and purchase adaptive equipment for people with all abilities to participate in such a "cool" sport.
Each participant is guaranteed a t-shirt if registered by August 1st. Awards will be given to the top three overall finishers. We will also be giving awards to the following: most spirited, turtle award and youngest finisher.
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
84°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Tell City, 17 mi from the venue.
Host City
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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Owensboro Hockey Heroes 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
Strides4CMV- Running for Ruth
8 miles away
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8 miles away
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4 miles away
Stronger Than 1 Family Fun Mile and 5K
6 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)
Owensboro Hockey Heroes 5K
Aug 29, 2026