Sweet Owen Day 5K Fun Run/Walk
- Date Sat 19th September 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Owenton, Kentucky
- Price Free - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a day of fun and fitness at the Sweet Owen Day 5K Fun Run/Walk, taking place on Saturday, September 19th, 2026, in the charming town of Owenton, Kentucky! This exciting event kicks off the annual Sweet Owen Day Festival and features a closed course on paved roads that winds through the heart of Owenton. Participants can choose from a 5K run/walk or a 2K run/walk, and there’s even a special Fastest Kid in Town race for children aged 9 and under—this free dash is a perfect way for kids to get involved and have a blast!
All 5K participants will receive commemorative race t-shirts, with awards for the top three male and female finishers as well as first place in various age groups. Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere filled with music, food, and camaraderie as the community comes together for a day of health and celebration. Don’t forget to take advantage of convenient race day packet pickup available from 7:00 to 7:45 AM at the back of the Courthouse. Join us for a memorable day that promises fun for the whole family!
All 5K participants will receive commemorative race t-shirts, with awards for the top three male and female finishers as well as first place in various age groups. Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere filled with music, food, and camaraderie as the community comes together for a day of health and celebration. Don’t forget to take advantage of convenient race day packet pickup available from 7:00 to 7:45 AM at the back of the Courthouse. Join us for a memorable day that promises fun for the whole family!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL 5K THAT KICKS OFF THE DAY-LONG SWEET OWEN DAY FESTIVAL ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH IN OWENTON, KENTUCKY!
RACE FEATURES:
* CLOSED COURSE ON PAVED ROADS THROUGH THE HEART OF OWENTON, KENTUCKY
* COMMEMORATIVE RACE T-SHIRTS FOR 5K PARTICIPANTS ONLY
* OVERALL AWARDS FOR TOP 3 M/F AND FIRST PLACE M/F IN AGE GROUPS (14 AND UNDER, 15-29, 30-49, 50-64, 65+)
* 5K RUN/WALK, 2K RUN/WALK & FASTEST KID IN TOWN RACE
* MUSIC, FOOD, FUN & FELLOWSHIP
* CONVENIENT RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP AVAILABLE
PACKET PICKUP --- Our plan is hold packet pickup on race morning (Saturday, September 19th) from 7:00-7:45am at the back of the Courthouse
FASTEST KID IN TOWN --- This is a new FREE Kid's Dash (9 and under) where we'll crown a Fastest Kid in Town. All kids are welcomed but we do ask that you register your child so we have a good idea of our number of kids. The race will be a 75 yard dash. Parents can purchase a commemorative race T-shirt (Youth S, M, L or Adult sizes) for a $10 add on. The Kid's Dash will take place at 9:00am after the 5K has concluded.
RACE FEATURES:
* CLOSED COURSE ON PAVED ROADS THROUGH THE HEART OF OWENTON, KENTUCKY
* COMMEMORATIVE RACE T-SHIRTS FOR 5K PARTICIPANTS ONLY
* OVERALL AWARDS FOR TOP 3 M/F AND FIRST PLACE M/F IN AGE GROUPS (14 AND UNDER, 15-29, 30-49, 50-64, 65+)
* 5K RUN/WALK, 2K RUN/WALK & FASTEST KID IN TOWN RACE
* MUSIC, FOOD, FUN & FELLOWSHIP
* CONVENIENT RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP AVAILABLE
PACKET PICKUP --- Our plan is hold packet pickup on race morning (Saturday, September 19th) from 7:00-7:45am at the back of the Courthouse
FASTEST KID IN TOWN --- This is a new FREE Kid's Dash (9 and under) where we'll crown a Fastest Kid in Town. All kids are welcomed but we do ask that you register your child so we have a good idea of our number of kids. The race will be a 75 yard dash. Parents can purchase a commemorative race T-shirt (Youth S, M, L or Adult sizes) for a $10 add on. The Kid's Dash will take place at 9:00am after the 5K has concluded.
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Unisex Sized T-Shirt
Sat 19th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.10
OPENS 01 AUG5K (3.1 miles) run/walk on paved roads through Owenton, Kentucky. Awards for Top 3 M/F Overall and Top 3 M/F in 10 year age divisions. Walkers, strollers and dogs on fixed length leashes welcomed. Participants receive a commemorative T-shirt while supplies last. -
2K Run/Walk
Incl. $2.20 Fee & Unisex Sized T-Shirt
Sat 19th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$22.20
OPENS 01 AUG2K (1.24 miles) run/walk on paved roads through Owenton, Kentucky. -
Fastest Kid in Town
Sat 19th September 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
Free
OPENS 01 AUGA fun FREE event for kids 9 and under. Children participating will receive a participation medal. Parents may purchase a shirt for their child as a $10 add on.
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