When are most 5K races held in Evansville?
October is the busiest month for 5K races in Evansville, with 4 of the 12, followed by November with 2. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Indiana · 5K
2026-2027 5K Races in Evansville, Indiana
Every upcoming 5K around Evansville, with start times, entry fees, finish-time stats from past editions, start-line maps, and the local run clubs to train with.
12 upcoming 5K races found · 7 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Evansville races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sun, Oct 18, 20265th Annual Evansville Zombie 5K Run/Walk Evansville, INFrom $35Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Frightening 5K Evansville, INFrom $40Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Monster Bash Dash Evansville, INFrom $20Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Halloween Hustle 5K and Monster Mile Evansville, INFrom $35Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Drumstick Dash 5K 2026 Evansville, INFrom $45Details Thu, Nov 26, 202637th Annual Fifth Third Bank Turkey Day 5K Evansville, INFrom $35Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026Rotary Santa Run 5K & 1 mile Family Fun Walk & Elf kids run Evansville, INFrom $30Details Sun, Dec 13, 2026Blazin' Glazin' Donut Race Evansville, INFrom $35Details Sat, Jan 9, 2027Evansville Resolution Run/Walk 5K, 10K, 15K Evansville, INFrom $25Details Sat, Apr 24, 2027Tulip Trot for Parkinson's Disease Awareness 5K Run/ 1 Mile Walk Evansville, INRegistration opens Jan 1, 2027From $25Details Sat, May 15, 2027Lyme Warrior's Run Like A Warrior 5k - Evansville IN Evansville, INFrom $30Details Sat, Jun 12, 2027Splash of Color 5K Evansville, INFrom $30Details
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 16, 2026.
Common Questions About Running a 5K in Evansville
Are Evansville 5K races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 5 5K races in Evansville with published results, the typical median finish is around 37:44, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.
Where can I train for a 5K in Evansville?
Browse Evansville run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.
Are there trail 5K races near Evansville?
Yes, one race around Evansville gets you off the pavement: 1 mixes road and trail.