Owensboro Hockey Heroes 5K
- Date
- August 29, 2026
- Location
- 5710 KY-144, Owensboro, KY
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $25
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
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
84°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Tell City, 17 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Owensboro, KY
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
What Are You
Waiting For?
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.
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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 Owensboro Hockey Heroes 5K?
- Owensboro Hockey Heroes 5K is a running race held in Owensboro, Kentucky on August 29, 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 Owensboro Hockey Heroes 5K?
- Saturday, August 29, 2026 in Owensboro, Kentucky at 5710 KY-144. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Owensboro Hockey Heroes 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Owensboro Hockey Heroes 5K
Aug 29, 2026