
From the Organizer
Stronger Than 1 - 5K Race
Start Time: 8am
What's included: long-sleeve dry fit race shirt, prizes for top finishers overall, medals in multiple age categories
Registration: $30 early bird/$40 after Sept 1
Family Fun Mile
Start Time: 8am (Begins immediately behind the 5K)
What's included: One - mile square course, not timed and no awards, long-sleeve dry fit shirt included
Registration: $20 early bird/$30 after Sept 1
No Race day registration for 5k or Family Fun Mile
Packet pickup times: Friday, 9/25/26 11am-1pm and 4-6pm
All proceeds go to support Local Diabetes programs!
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
79°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
21%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Calhoun Lock 2, 14 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
60,112
as of 2023
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 Stronger Than 1 Family Fun Mile and 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
110
Days to train
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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)
Stronger Than 1 Family Fun Mile and 5K
Sep 26, 2026