Owensboro YMCA BBQ 5K
- Date Sat 9th May 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Owensboro, Kentucky
- Price $38.65
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and fitness at the Owensboro YMCA BBQ 5K, taking place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in the heart of Owensboro, Daviess County! This exciting race is part of the renowned BBQ & Barrels Festival, bringing together the community for a day filled with delicious food and spirited competition. Runners and walkers of all levels are encouraged to join, with competitive racers lining up at the front at 8:00 AM and non-competitive participants starting behind them.
Registration is affordable at just $35 for adults and $20 for children ages 1-18, with day-of race registration available for $40. Participants can look forward to a lively atmosphere, T-shirts for those who register by April 26th, and exciting prizes including $100 worth of awards for the top male and female finishers, along with medals for the top three racers in each age group. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this vibrant community event and celebrate Owensboro’s rich culinary heritage at the BBQ & Barrels Festival, starting at noon on race day!
Registration is affordable at just $35 for adults and $20 for children ages 1-18, with day-of race registration available for $40. Participants can look forward to a lively atmosphere, T-shirts for those who register by April 26th, and exciting prizes including $100 worth of awards for the top male and female finishers, along with medals for the top three racers in each age group. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this vibrant community event and celebrate Owensboro’s rich culinary heritage at the BBQ & Barrels Festival, starting at noon on race day!
Organiser's Description
OWENSBORO FAMILY YMCA IS PROUD TO HOST THE BBQ 5K ON MAY 9TH DOWNTOWN OWENSBORO.
This race is in conjunction with the 2026 BBQ & Barrels event and the community is
invited to run or walk with us; competitive racers will stage in the front of the start line at
8:00 am and non-competitive racers will be at the back of the start line.
Registration Pricing:
$35 for Adults - $20 for Children 1-18 (registration will discount at the cart)
DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION: $40 (cannot guarantee shirt)
BAG PICK UP will be Thursday, May 7 and Friday, May 8 (5am to 9pm) at the
Owensboro Family YMCA, 900 KY Parkway, Owensboro
RACEDAY BAG PICKUP from 7-7:45am at race location
T-SHIRTS (on registrations received by April 26th)
Awards
Top male and top female will get $100 worth of prizes.
Medals will be given to the TOP 3 racers in each age group.
AGE GROUPS: ( 1-10, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-99 )
Be sure to visit the BBQ & BARRELS FESTIVAL [https://bbqandbarrels.com/] which begins at Noon on Friday May 8 and Sat. May 9.
BBQ & BARRELS REPRESENTS [https://bbqandbarrels.com/] the culmination of 45 years of a cultural tradition in
Owensboro and Daviess County. It is the celebration of our past, our present, and our
future, bringing together two of Owensboros greatest culinary traditions
unique barbecue and historic Kentucky bourbon.
This race is in conjunction with the 2026 BBQ & Barrels event and the community is
invited to run or walk with us; competitive racers will stage in the front of the start line at
8:00 am and non-competitive racers will be at the back of the start line.
Registration Pricing:
$35 for Adults - $20 for Children 1-18 (registration will discount at the cart)
DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION: $40 (cannot guarantee shirt)
BAG PICK UP will be Thursday, May 7 and Friday, May 8 (5am to 9pm) at the
Owensboro Family YMCA, 900 KY Parkway, Owensboro
RACEDAY BAG PICKUP from 7-7:45am at race location
T-SHIRTS (on registrations received by April 26th)
Awards
Top male and top female will get $100 worth of prizes.
Medals will be given to the TOP 3 racers in each age group.
AGE GROUPS: ( 1-10, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-99 )
Be sure to visit the BBQ & BARRELS FESTIVAL [https://bbqandbarrels.com/] which begins at Noon on Friday May 8 and Sat. May 9.
BBQ & BARRELS REPRESENTS [https://bbqandbarrels.com/] the culmination of 45 years of a cultural tradition in
Owensboro and Daviess County. It is the celebration of our past, our present, and our
future, bringing together two of Owensboros greatest culinary traditions
unique barbecue and historic Kentucky bourbon.
Races
-
BBQ 5K Chip Timing
Incl. $3.65 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$38.65
AWARDS TO BE ANNOUNCED POST RACE: First place overall male ($100) First place overall female ($100) 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place: Ages 1-10 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place: Ages 11-15 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place: Ages 16-19 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place: Ages 20-29 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place: Ages 30-39 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place: Ages 40-49 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place: Ages 50-59 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place: Ages 60-69 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place: Ages 70 & Up -
BBQ 5K No Timing - Non Competitive
Incl. $3.65 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (8:05AM CDT)
$38.65
Non Competitive No timing
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311 West Veterans Boulevard, DOWNTOWN OWENSBORO, Owensboro, 42301, KY, United States
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