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Sat April 18, 2026
Evansville, IN 47714 US Directions
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Events

Java Jolt 5K

Strikethrough Price: $35
Price: $25
Time: 9:00AM CDT
Price increases after April 3, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT

Kids Dash

Price: $10
Time: 8:30AM CDT
Registration ends April 18, 2026 at 8:15am CDT

Family One Mile Walk

Strikethrough Price: $20
Price: $15
Time: 9:05AM CDT
Price increases after April 3, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT

Place

4400 Lincoln Ave
Evansville, IN US 47714

Description

Dove and Twig Cafe presents the Java Jolt 5K Run/Walk on April 18th.  This family-friendly event supports the basic needs of children locally and globally.  Sign up today and turn your steps into support for children.

Start Time 8:30 am (CST)
Kids Dash ages 1-3   50 meters
Kids Dash ages 4-6  100 meters
Kids Dash ages 7-9   200 meters

5k start: 9:00 am 
1 Mile walk start  9:05 am

Children 5 and under must have one parent present on the course as a safety precaution.
Strollers may be used in the 5k and 1-mile walk. 

Parking

Parking will be in the east parking lot and in parking lot next to Wendy's

Course

See course map below

Location

4400 Lincoln Ave Evansville, IN west parking lot

Packet Pickup

Early packet pick up at the Dove and Twig Cafe located in Bethel Church 4400 Lincoln Ave Evansville IN 47714 Friday April 17th, 11:00am - 2:00pm and 4:30pm-6:30 pm. 

Day of race packet pick up at Bethel Church west parking lot 7:30-8:30 am. 

Awards

10am in west lot
5K overall male and female cash prizes
Top male and female in Kids Dash (ages 1-3, 4-6, 7-9)
Top male and female runners in the following age categories:
1-13 / 14-19​ / 20-29​ / 30-39​ / 40-49 / 50-59 / 60-69 / 70-99

 

Timing

The 5k race will be officially chip timed by “To the Finish." Results will be posted at www.tothefinishtiming.com

Weather

This race is rain or shine. Entries are non-refundable and sales are final. Race will be rescheduled in the event of severe weather/lightning.  

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.

Course Map

Map

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