Upcoming Races in Owensboro

Endurance Grid lists 7 races in Owensboro, Kentucky, from October 2026 to August 2027.

7
Races
4
Sports

Racing in Owensboro

The Owensboro race calendar is busiest in October, November, and March. It covers a range of endurance sports — you'll find races in Running, Obstacle Course, Trail Running, and Ultramarathon — so there's usually a race near you. Distances span a wide range across those sports; you'll see 5K, Half Marathon, 10K, 4 Mile, and Marathon, along with other popular distances.

Weather on race day varies by time of year, so it lives where it’s accurate — each race page shows that race’s typical high, low, and rain chance from NOAA climate normals for its venue and date.

Population

60,112

as of 2023

City Elevation

399 ft

Nearest Airport

OWB

Owensboro Daviess County Airport

Time Zone

Central Time

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Races in Owensboro, KY

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7 races in Owensboro

October 2026 Owensboro, Kentucky Races

2 upcoming races in Owensboro, Kentucky in October.
Oct
25
Sun
Running
Legends Spooky Trail Race
5687 W Hwy 60, Owensboro, KY
4 Mile
Avg 66° / 44°·399 ft city elevation
Oct
31
Sat
Running
GRADSA 5K
Downtown Owensboro Riverfront, Owensboro, KY
5K
Avg 64° / 41°·399 ft city elevation

November 2026 Owensboro, Kentucky Races

2 upcoming races in Owensboro, Kentucky in November.
Nov
7
Sat
Obstacle Course
The Forge Challenge
501 W 2nd Street, Owensboro, KY
Avg 87° / 68°·399 ft city elevation
Nov
14–15
Sat–Sun
RunningUltra
RYR Endurance Race Weekend
3005 Fairview Drive, Owensboro, KY
5K · 10K · 15K · Half Marathon · Marathon · 50K
Avg 57° / 36°·399 ft city elevation

December 2026 Owensboro, Kentucky Races

1 upcoming race in Owensboro, Kentucky in December.
Dec
5
Sat
Running
Care Net Owensboro 5K Reindeer Run/Walk
199 W. Veterans Blvd, Owensboro, KY
5K
Avg 49° / 32°·399 ft city elevation

March 2027 Owensboro, Kentucky Races

1 upcoming race in Owensboro, Kentucky in March.
Mar
20
Sat
Running
Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K
Smothers Park, Owensboro, KY
5K · Half Marathon
Avg 59° / 38°·399 ft city elevation

August 2027 Owensboro, Kentucky Races

1 upcoming race in Owensboro, Kentucky in August.
Aug
7
Sat
RunningObstacle CourseTrail Running
MKK's Rugged Race Presented by Independence Bank
Diamond Lake Resort, Owensboro, KY
5K · 10K
Avg 87° / 68°·399 ft city elevation

Races near Owensboro

Nov
7
Sat
Running
Live Like Houston 5K
18 miles away315 Main Street, Calhoun, KY
5K
Avg 60° / 39°
Oct
24
Sat
Running
Miles For Mutts 5K
21 miles awayWarrick Humane Society, Newburgh, IN
5K
Avg 76° / 52°·383 ft city elevation
Nov
21
Sat
Running
Grinch Fun Run
21 miles awayFrench Island Trail, Newburgh, IN
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 54° / 35°·383 ft city elevation
Dec
31
Thu
Running
New Year's Eve 5K
21 miles away2700 Park Blvd., Newburgh, IN
5K
Avg 43° / 25°·383 ft city elevation
Nov
26
Thu
Running
2026 B.I.A.C. Turkey Trot 5K
25 miles awayPresbyterian Church, Henderson, KY
5K
Avg 52° / 33°·382 ft city elevation
Nov
26
Thu
Running
Everbody's Turkey Trot Fun Run
25 miles away710 Fulton Street, Tell City, IN
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 50° / 34°·425 ft city elevation
Aug
14
Sat
Running
Schweizer Fest 2 & 6 Mile Road Run
25 miles away710 Fulton St, Tell City, IN
2 Mile / 3K · 10K
Avg 85° / 67°·425 ft city elevation
Nov
7
Sat
Running
Drumstick Dash 5K 2026
25 miles awayWashington Square Mall, Evansville, IN
5K
Avg 62° / 43°·386 ft city elevation
Dec
5
Sat
Running
Rotary Santa Run 5K & 1 mile Family Fun Walk & Elf kids run
25 miles awayBuffalo Trace Eykamp Boy Scout Center, Evansville, IN
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 50° / 35°·386 ft city elevation
Oct
17
Sat
Running
Chemo Buddies Run for Hope at Ellis Park
26 miles away3300 US-41, Henderson, KY
5K
Avg 83° / 58°·382 ft city elevation
Nov
7
Sat
Trail RunningRunning
Junior Achievement Chilly Hilly 5K/10K Trail Run
26 miles away3100 US Hwy 41, Henderson, KY
5K · 10K
Avg 62° / 43°·382 ft city elevation
Oct
17
Sat
Running
Fallen Trooper Mack Brady Memorial 5K
27 miles away10 S Main Street, Henderson, KY
5K
Avg 70° / 46°·382 ft city elevation

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Owensboro, Kentucky?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 7 upcoming races in Owensboro, Kentucky, spanning 4 sports.
What kinds of races are held in Owensboro?
Owensboro hosts obstacle course, running, trail running, and ultramarathon races.
Is there a race season in Owensboro?
Races in Owensboro run throughout the year rather than in a single fixed season. Of the upcoming races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in October and November.
What race distances can you find in Owensboro?
Upcoming races in Owensboro cover distances including 5K, 4 Mile, 10K, 15K, Half Marathon, Marathon, and 50K.
What other cities near Owensboro have races?
Nearby race cities include Evansville.