Evansville Memorial Day Run

The 5th annual Evansville Memorial Day Run is happening Monday, May 25th at Garvin Park. Join us as we remember those that gave it all!

5/12 UPDATES & ANNOUNCEMENTS:

2020 didn't stop the 5th annual Evansville Memorial Day Run!

Per Governor Eric Holcomb’s order, social gatherings of 100 will be permitted as of Sunday, May 24th 2020. Memorial Day follows the day after. We can do both, practice all recommended safety measures while remembering this special day.

NON-PERISHABLE FOOD DRIVE
We have partnered with Feed Evansville this year to help support their efforts to feed those that may need it the most. We are asking EACH runner, to bring to race day, a few items to be donated to families impacted the most in our local community. Drop off bins will be located near the registration tent.

NATIONAL ANTHEM will be sung by Hannah Williams near the start line at 8am.

SANITARY SPONSOR T-Mobile will help us remain safe during the event.  Each runner will receive a medical grade mask, recommended for before/after race. 6 feet social distancing and or face masks will be recommended before and after race.

PACKET PICKUP located in front of Shoe Carnival east side location. They have also offered an exclusive 30% off for Memorial Day Runners and families!!!! Simply just mention at store counter race weekend.  We will have flyers as well.

PRE-RACE stretch will be managed by Athlete's True Performance Institute and begin at 7:45am near the start area.

WATER STATION & PROTEIN BAR is sponsored by Foundation Fit. They will offer no-bake protein cookies and shake tastings directly after the race.

T-SHIRT SPONSOR Evansville Ketamine Center, the Tri-State's first Ketamine Clinic. Ketamine is an anesthetic drug dating back to the 1960's. In the last 15 years, given in low dose infusions, it has proven to significantly reduce symptoms of chronic pain, depression, PTSD, suicidal ideation, anxiety, OCD, and bipolar disorder.

EvansvilleEvents.com is serious about being safe and also bringing the community together. We will continue to monitor the situation and ask everyone to follow recommendations by state and local authorities.

We can't wait to see everyone. Please be safe!

We can't wait to see everyone. Please be safe!

RACE OPTIONS
5k run/walk, 5k walk, 10k run/walk, 10k walk.
Official bib timing by To the Finish Timing.

PACKET PICK UP
Sunday, May 24th 3:00 - 5:00pm at Shoe Carnival located at 805 N Green River Rd in Evansville. For those coming from out of town you will be able to pick your packets from 7am until 8am near the start line the day of the race. Those registering late will have to pick up their shirts approx. 3 weeks after race day at Shoe Carnival. Shirts will not be mailed for those coming from out of town.

WATER STATION & PROTEIN BAR is sponsored by Foundation Fit. They will offer no-bake protein cookies and shake tastings directly after the race.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Late Registration - 7am - 8:15am
Pre-race Warmup and Stretch - 7:45am
Ceremony & Salute - 8:00am
Kids Dash - 8:20 am
5K/10k start - 8:30am

9:30am – Awards
Kid Run – (ages 5-13) - Participation Medals
5K Walk – Top 3 Male/Top 3 Female (Including overall winners)
5k Run/Walk – Overall Male & Female Run Winner – Top 3 Male/Top 3 Female (excluding overall winners) 13 & Under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
10k Walk - Top 3 Male/Top 3 Female
10K Run - Top 3 Male/Top 3 Female