Evansville Memorial Day Run/Walk - 9th Annual
- Date Mon 26th May 2025
- Time 7:45AM EST
- Location Evansville, Indiana
- Price $12.15 - $43.95
- Races 11 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Join us for the 9th Annual Evansville Memorial Day Run/Walk on Monday, May 26, 2025, at Garvin Park in Evansville, Vanderburgh. This spirited event honors those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country while bringing the community together for a fun-filled day of fitness and camaraderie. Participants can choose from a variety of race options, including a 5K run/walk, 10K run/walk, and a special kids dash for ages 5-13.
The festivities kick off early in the morning with late registration and packet pickup from 7:00 AM to 7:45 AM, followed by a pre-race warmup at 7:45 AM. The main race starts at 8:00 AM, accompanied by a heartfelt ceremony and salute to veterans. All registrants will receive a ticket for free entry into the Evansville Food Truck Festival on the day before the event, creating a perfect weekend for food and fun! Plus, 10% of all entry fees will support Rolling Thunder Indiana, a charity dedicated to raising awareness about POW/MIA issues. Don't miss this opportunity to honor our heroes while enjoying a day of health, community, and celebration!
The festivities kick off early in the morning with late registration and packet pickup from 7:00 AM to 7:45 AM, followed by a pre-race warmup at 7:45 AM. The main race starts at 8:00 AM, accompanied by a heartfelt ceremony and salute to veterans. All registrants will receive a ticket for free entry into the Evansville Food Truck Festival on the day before the event, creating a perfect weekend for food and fun! Plus, 10% of all entry fees will support Rolling Thunder Indiana, a charity dedicated to raising awareness about POW/MIA issues. Don't miss this opportunity to honor our heroes while enjoying a day of health, community, and celebration!
Organiser's 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: TBD
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. [http://www.tothefinishtiming.com/calendar.html]
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
15K Run Top 5 Male/Top 5 Female - Participation Medal to all finishers of 15K only
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
PACKET PICK UP
Friday, May 24th 4:00 - 6:00pm
Location: TBD
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. [http://www.tothefinishtiming.com/calendar.html]
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
15K Run Top 5 Male/Top 5 Female - Participation Medal to all finishers of 15K only
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
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $2.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Mon 26th May 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$22.75
Run or walk this 5k. T-shirts are included with purchase. Time limit 1 hr. -
5K Walk
Incl. $2.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Mon 26th May 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$22.75
Walk Only Event, please only select if you plan to walk the entire race, if you are going to run any part of the race please select the 5K run/walk option. T-shirt is included. I hr. limit -
10K Run
Incl. $3.05 Fee & T-Shirt
Mon 26th May 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$28.05
Run or walk the 10k race. This race will start with the 5k but will do the 5K loop twice. T-shirt is included. 2 hr. limit -
10k Walk
Incl. $3.05 Fee & T-Shirt
Mon 26th May 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$28.05
Walk Only Event, please only select if you plan to walk the entire race, if you are going to run any part of the race please select the 10K run/walk option. T-shirt is included. 2 hr. limit -
15K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.35 Fee & T-Shirt
Mon 26th May 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$33.35
T-shirt is included. 3 hr. limit -
Kids Fun Run
Incl. $2.15 Fee & T-Shirt
Mon 26th May 2025 (7:45AM EDT)
$12.15
50-100 yards kids fun run and includes a participation medal. -
5K Run/Walk (No Shirt)
Incl. $3.35 Fee
Mon 26th May 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$33.35
OPENS MAY 25 -
5K Walk (No Shirt)
Incl. $3.35 Fee
Mon 26th May 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$33.35
OPENS MAY 25 -
10K Run/Walk (No Shirt)
Incl. $3.65 Fee
Mon 26th May 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.65
OPENS MAY 25 -
10K Walk (No Shirt)
Incl. $3.65 Fee
Mon 26th May 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.65
OPENS MAY 25 -
15K Run/Walk (No Shirt)
Incl. $3.95 Fee
Mon 26th May 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$43.95
OPENS MAY 25
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