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Covington 5K

Date:
Sat, Jun 06, 2026 at 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Location:
1 City Park
Covington, Indiana
47932
United States
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Links:
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Tags:
5k Fun Run Run Virtual Walk

Cost

Early Bird Registration $25.00 includes participate shirt.

30 Days Prior to Event Day Including Race Day Registration: $30.00. Does not guarantee a T-shirt

Virtual 5K: $30 (Shipping & Handling of Event Shirt/Finisher Award covered in registration)

Registration

On-Site registration will be available at packet pick-up the Friday before Event Day as well as Event Day at 7 AM.

Date/Time

Start time is 8:00 AM. Please arrive at the Covington City Park in Covington, IN between 7:00 AM and 7:30 AM to make sure you have enough time to catch the shuttle to the starting line and for late registration. Race day registration fee MUST be paid in cash and ends at 7:30am. Shuttles will be available between 7:15 and 7:40 to take participants to the Pearl St Starting Line. The last shuttle will leave the park at 7:40 AM.

Packet Pick Up

Packet Pick Up To Be Determined at this time.

If you are unable to make it Packets will also be available race day. We encourage early packet pick up to make race day morning easier.

Location / Parking

Please park your car at the Covington City Park (1 City Park Covington, IN 47932). Sign in at the Registration table and the shuttle will take you to the starting line. The race will finish at the Covington City Park.

KIDS FUN RUN

Immediately following the 5k Run/Walk there will be a short “Fun Run” for children. The “Fun Run” is free and we invite all children to participate.

Donations

Donations will be accepted via the Race Website. All proceeds from the Covington 5K will go to the announced beneficiaries upon selection.

Why the Covington 5k?

The Covington 5K has a mission of helping to promote a healthy community. The 15th annual Covington 5K continues to build on the previous years. All proceeds for this year’s event will be contributed to named beneficiaries in the Covington community. The 2025 Covington 5K proceeds will be donated to The Covington High School Art Program and The Rick Randles Art and Music Appreciation Fund! .

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