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Run to River Days 5K Run/Walk

Run to River Days 5K Run/Walk is a running race on September 12, 2026 in Mount Vernon, IN, with entry fees from $15 to $25.

Date
September 12, 2026 (61 days to go)
Price
$15–$25
Sport
Running
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From the Organizer

Join us to kick off Saturday at the annual Mt . Vernon River Days.
Get your run/walk in around downtown Mt Vernon and then head
down to shop, eat, and enjoy all the festivities included in the weekend!  

When: Sept 12th at 8am for

1.5/3.1 mile / 7:55 Tots Run 

Late Registration and packet pickup will open at 7am

Where : Registration will be located at the Posey County Courthouse in Mt. Vernon

(300 Main Street, Mt Vernon IN 47620) 

Events

Tots Race ( less than 1/4 mile )
1.5 mile run/walk$15
5K Run/Walk$25

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

83°

Typical Low

59°

Chance of Rain

20%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Mt Vernon.

Sunrise 6:30 AMSunset 7:04 PMDaylight 12h 33m

Host City

About Mount Vernon, IN

Nearest Airport

EVV

Evansville Regional Airport · 21 mi

Major Hub

SDF

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 119 mi

Time Zone

Central Time

From Endurance Grid

Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.

Race Location

Your Next Start Line

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Run to River Days 5K Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

61

Days to train

Race
Run to River Days 5K Run/Walk
Date
September 12, 2026

Plan your trip

Make it a Racecation

Coming from out of town? There's more to Mount Vernon than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.

Plan your trip to Mount Vernon
Lodging
Flights
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Activities

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

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.

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Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are an 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 Run to River Days 5K Run/Walk?+
Run to River Days 5K Run/Walk is a running race held in Mount Vernon, Indiana on September 12, 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 Run to River Days 5K Run/Walk?+
Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Mount Vernon, Indiana at 300 Main St. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Run to River Days 5K Run/Walk?+
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Run to River Days 5K Run/Walk

Sep 12, 2026

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