
From the Organizer
A beautiful (and challenging) 5K run through downtown Wilmore and surrounding subdivisions. This race is in conjunction with Wilmore's Festival of the 4th held annually. Mr. Corman, along with Taylor Made Farm and Central Bank, were the original sponsors and helped create this annual event. The race was renamed to honor and remember Mr. Corman's contributions to Wilmore. The run begins and ends at the Wilmore Municipal Center parking lot at 210 S. Lexington Ave. Free t-shirt to all who pre-register. Water available along the course and refreshments following the race.
Awards to the top three male & female finishers and the top three in the following age categories:
10 & under; 11-14; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70 & over
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
66°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dix Dam, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
6,031
as of 2023
Elevation
917 ft
Nearest Airport
LEX
Blue Grass Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 62 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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From Endurance Grid
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RJ Corman 5K Run
Jun 27, 2026