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Mon May 26, 2025 Evansville, IN 47710 US Directions
The 8th Annual Memorial Day Run is happening at Garvin Park on Monday, May 29th. Run or walk in this 5k/10k and help us remember the fallen heroes.
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Events

5K run/walk

5K run/walk

$35 $20 8:00AM CDT - 9:30AM CDT Price increases after January 29, 2025 at 11:59pm CST
Open to ages 5 - 99.
5K walk

5K walk

$35 $20 8:00AM CDT - 9:30AM CDT Price increases after January 29, 2025 at 11:59pm CST
Open to ages 5 - 99.
10K Run

10K Run

$40 $25 8:00AM CDT - 9:30AM CDT Price increases after January 29, 2025 at 11:59pm CST
Open to ages 10 - 99.
10K WALK

10K WALK

$40 $25 8:00AM CDT - 9:30AM CDT Price increases after January 29, 2025 at 11:59pm CST
Open to ages 10 - 99.
Kids Fun Run

Kids Fun Run

$10 7:45AM CDT - 7:50AM CDT Registration ends May 26, 2025 at 7:55am CDT

5K run/walk (no shirt)

$30 8:00AM CDT - 9:50AM CDT Registration Opens May 25, 2025 at 12:00am CDT

5K walk (no shirt)

$30 8:00AM CDT - 9:50AM CDT Registration Opens May 25, 2025 at 12:00am CDT

10K run/walk (no shirt)

$35 8:00AM CDT - 9:50AM CDT Registration Opens May 25, 2025 at 12:00am CDT

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at http://www.evansvilleevents.com/home/evansville-memorial-day-run/.

Place

1600 n Main St
Evansville, IN US 47710

Description

The 8th annual Evansville Memorial Day Run, presented by Cricket Wireless, is happening Monday, May 27th at Garvin Park. Join us as we remember those that gave it all!  PLUS all registrants receive a ticket at packet pick up for free entry into the 7th annual Evansville Food Truck Festival on Sunday, May 26th (day before). 

PACKET PICK UP
Friday, May 24th 4:00 - 6:00pm 
Location Cricket Wireless Burkhardt

CHARITY PARTNER 
- Rolling Thunder Indiana will be presented a check at the start of the race. Rolling Thunder ® Inc.'s major function is to publicize the POW/MIA issue. To educate the public of the fact that many American prisoners of war were left behind after all past wars. To help correct the past and to protect future veterans. 10% of all entree fees will be directed back to the organization at the event.

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

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Late Registration & packet pickup - 7am-7:45am

Pre-race Warmup and Stretch - 7:45am
Ceremony & Salute - 8:00am
Kids Dash - 7:50 am

5K/10k start - 8:00am

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 5 Male/Top 5 Female
10K Run - Top 5 Male/Top 5 Female

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: on Mon. May 27th

 - Late Registration & packet pickup - 7am-7:45am
 - Pre-race Warmup and Stretch - 7:45am
 - Kids Dash - 7:50 am
 - Ceremony & Salute - 8:00am

 - 5K/10k start - 8:00am

 - Awards - 9:30am 

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

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 5 Male/Top 5 Female
10K Run - Top 5 Male/Top 5 Female

Race Contact Info

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5K race map

10K starts at 8am, 5K starts at 8am

5K:  Out and back course on the greenway, starting and finishing at Garvin Park by the Fountain.
10K is the 5K course twice. 10K runners will make a Uturn before the finish to do the 5K again.



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