Sweet Owen Day 5K Fun Run/Walk
- Date Sat 20th September 2025
- Time 6:30AM EDT
- Location Owenton, Kentucky
- Price Free - $22.20
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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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 20th, 2025, in the charming town of Owenton, Kentucky! This exciting annual event kicks off the vibrant Sweet Owen Day Festival and promises a fantastic experience for participants of all ages. The 5K race features a closed course on paved roads that winds through the heart of Owenton, ensuring a safe and enjoyable run or walk.
Participants will receive commemorative race t-shirts and can enjoy free race photos to capture the day’s memories. With overall awards for the top three male and female finishers, as well as age group awards for various categories, there’s plenty of opportunity to shine! For the little ones, don't miss the new Fastest Kid in Town race, a fun 75-yard dash for kids aged 9 and under. Join us for a morning filled with music, food, and fellowship, and make the most of your race day experience! Packet pickup will be conveniently available on race morning from 6:30 to 7:45 AM near the Courthouse. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this unforgettable community celebration!
Participants will receive commemorative race t-shirts and can enjoy free race photos to capture the day’s memories. With overall awards for the top three male and female finishers, as well as age group awards for various categories, there’s plenty of opportunity to shine! For the little ones, don't miss the new Fastest Kid in Town race, a fun 75-yard dash for kids aged 9 and under. Join us for a morning filled with music, food, and fellowship, and make the most of your race day experience! Packet pickup will be conveniently available on race morning from 6:30 to 7:45 AM near the Courthouse. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this unforgettable community celebration!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL 5K THAT KICKS OFF THE DAY-LONG SWEET OWEN DAY FESTIVAL ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH IN OWENTON, KENTUCKY!
RACE FEATURES:
* CLOSED COURSE ON PAVED ROADS THROUGH THE HEART OF OWENTON, KENTUCKY
* COMMEMORATIVE RACE T-SHIRTS
* FREE RACE PHOTOS
* SOCIAL TEAMS TO EXPAND/ENHANCE YOUR RACE EXPERIENCE
* 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 & 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 20th) from 6:30-7:45am near 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
* FREE RACE PHOTOS
* SOCIAL TEAMS TO EXPAND/ENHANCE YOUR RACE EXPERIENCE
* 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 & 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 20th) from 6:30-7:45am near 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. $2.20 Fee & Unisex Sized T-Shirt
Sat 20th September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$22.20
5K (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. -
Fastest Kid in Town
Sat 20th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
Free
A 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. -
Race Volunteer
Incl. Unisex Sized T-Shirt
Sat 20th September 2025 (6:30AM EDT)
Free
We need 5 volunteers to work a 3 hour race day shift to make the race great. Volunteers receive a commemorative race T-shirt.
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