12 events in Evansville, Indiana

Start Time/Location: 8:00AM Central Time/Garvin Park in Evansville, IN. Address is 45 Don Mattingly Way Evansville, IN.

Course: Both the 5K & 10K will be an out and back that will primarily use the Greenway Passage. See map below. We ask that those who plan to walk entire race please choose the 5K distance.

Cost: $35 until 1/31; $40 until 3/15; $45 until race day (deduct $5 with medal only option). These prices are for both the 5K and the 10K.

**All sales are final. Unless prior arrangements are made prior to race start,no shirts or medals are guaranteed after race day.

Early Shirt/Bib Pick Up: Early shirt/bib pick up at Cookie Plug from 5:00-6:00pm on April 10.(2110 W. Franklin St.) Check in will be at Garvin Park Saturday morning from 7:15-7:45am for those who did not attend pick up at Cookie Plug.

Awards: Overall Male/Female & Runner-Up Male/Female each distance. Top 3 male and female in the following age groups: 13 & under; 14-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79; 80+

Timing: To the Finish Timing.

Weather: The race will go on rain or shine! No refunds given if event is cancelled due to unforeseen weather conditions or a circumstance out of the hands of the organizers.

Benefactor: Partial proceeds will benefit the Evansville Parks Department.

Dove and Twig Cafe presents the Java Jolt 5K Run/Walk on April 18th. This family-friendly event supports the basic needs of children locally and globally. Sign up today and turn your steps into support for children.

Start Time 8:30 am (CST)

Kids Dash ages 1-3 50 meters

Kids Dash ages 4-6 100 meters

Kids Dash ages 7-9 200 meters

5k start: 9:00 am

1 Mile walk start 9:05 am

Children 5 and under must have one parent present on the course as a safety precaution.

Strollers may be used in the 5k and 1-mile walk.

PDEVV Hub is hosting its 4th Annual Tulip Trot for Parkinson’s Disease Awareness, on April 25, 2026, at Garvin Park 1600 N Main St. in Evansville with the timed 5k starting at 8:00AM and the 1-mile walk beginning at 9:00AM. All events will be rain or shine. We also offer a virtual option for those unable to attend in person.

Organized to take place in Parkinson’s Awareness Month of April and named for the official flower of Parkinson’s disease, the tulip. The Tulip Trot allows PDEVV Hub to provide people with Parkinson’s, their family members, health care workers, and interested individuals in our tristate area with information about PD and the available local PD resources.

The exhibit tent opening at 7:30 AM where you can fill out a sticker to walk in honor or in memory of a Parkinson’s friend or family member, experience what it feels like to have Parkinson’s disease, or simply stop in and pick up some information about Parkinson’s disease and our local resources.

Virtual participation option. Sign up and run or walk on your own and receive a t-shirt to be mailed out on Monday after the walk. ($10.40 for shipping)

Shirts will be available to those who register by April 17, 2026, otherwise the shirt will not be guaranteed.

Shirt & Bib pickup at Garvin Park

Friday, April 24, 2026, 5-7PM (individuals and groups)

Saturday, April 25, 2026, beginning at 7AM (all remaining individuals)

For Virtual Participants registered by April 18, shirts will be mailed on Monday, April 27.

Awards for Top 3 Males/Females in 5K Run.

Title Sponsor- The Crescent-Cresline-Wabash Plastics Foundation Inc

Gold Sponsors -

AbbVie

Acadia

Charles & Charles Elder Law Attorneys

Forefront Therapy

In Loving Memory of Monica Mahan

Parkview Care Center

SongShine Evansville

Tom & Penny Bodkin

Transfers by Jess

Friend Sponsors -

International Paper

Oasis Senior Advisors Evansville and the Tri-State area

Perfect Climate Heating, Air & Plumbing

United Fidelity Bank

It is presented by the Evansville Wartime Museum, the P-47 Foundation and the

Evansville Regional Airport with our title sponsor, the Liberty Federal Credit Union.

How exciting it will be to run on our airport runway!!!!

Take off on Saturday, May 2, 2026 for the 2026 5K on the Runway presented by the

title sponsor, Liberty Federal Credit Union, benefiting the Evansville -47

Foundation, Inc. giving runners a unique view of the airport and the Evansville

Wartime Museum, while having fun and supporting a great, local organization.

At 9am join hundreds of runners and walkers as they take off from the Evansville

Wartime Museum with supporters cheering everyone along. The route will take you along the

Evansville Regional Airport runways, taxiways, and ramps, while catching a glimpse at the Air

Traffic Control Tower and the Airport Safety Department. You will see the Evansville built P-47

Thunderbolt, “Hoosier Spirit II," as well as the 1943 Chrysler M4AF Sherman Tank, “Rosie’s

Revenge.”

You will be Making a difference:

All proceeds from the 5K on the Runway will support the mission of the P-47 Foundation

by protecting and procuring in perpetuity the P-47 Thunderbolt in an effort to honor those

who served and to educate current and future generations in the sense of community price,

recognition and respect attributed to all who sacrificed in the name of Freedom.

Stick around afterwards for award presentations, delicious food, coffee, and vendors with their

running apparel and other community programs.

Date and Location:

Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the

Evansville Wartime Museum,

7503 Petersburg Road,

Evansville, IN 47725.

5K run will be at 9am

1 mile will be held at 8:45 am.

The Kid’s Dash race will be held at 8:30 am.

Breeze Airways Drawing

Back again this year, Breeze Airways is offering a prize of two roundtrip flight vouchers to one lucky race event participant and their guest. Every registered race participant will be automatically entered into the drawing, which will be held immediately following the race events.

Museum Tickets

Race registrants are provided an exclusive offer to purchase discounted tickets during online event registration to visit Evansville Wartime Museum from race date through 30 days post-event. Tickets are only $5 per person and are available for event participants and your guests. Children ages 5 and under are free. Discounted museum tickets will also be available on race day at the door.

Tickets are valid until June 1st.

Registration and Entry Fee:

The 5K run/walk and the 1 mile walk registration will have a “SWEETHEART” of a deal with registration fees at $25 until February 14th

and $30 afterwards.

From April 30 to May 2, 2026, the registration fee increases to $35. Registration for both events includes event t-shirts.

Register by April 2, 2026, to guarantee your shirt size.

We will order extras, but they will only be available on a first come, first pick basis.

Shirts are while supplies last, and after April 2nd, shirts cannot be guaranteed.

The Kid’s Dash registration fee is $5 and includes a participation medal.

Youth t-shirts are $12 and available online during registration through April 2, 2026.

Registration on Race Day:

If you decide to join the fun at the last minute, you may register on the north side of the

Evansville Wartime museum on race day from 7:00 to 8:15 am.

You may pay by cash or check and the cost is $ 35.00.

Packet Pickup:

It is highly encouraged you to pick up your packet on Friday, May 1, 2026.

T-shirts, race bib numbers, and registration packets will be available for pickup

on Friday, May 1, 2026, between 11 am to 6pm and on

Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 7 am to 8:15am at the

Evansville Wartime Museum,

7503 Petersburg Rd,

Evansville, IN 47725.

Kid’s Dash:

Children ages 1 - 9 are invited to participate in the Kid’s Dash.

The Kids’ Dash heats begin at 8:30 am. All finishers of the Kid’s Dash will receive a medal.

1–3 year olds 50 meters

4-6-year olds 100 meters

7-9 year olds 150 meters.

The cost is $5 per child and includes a medal after each heat. Youth t-shirts are $12 and available online for purchase through April 2, 2026.

Awards:

First place trophies will be awarded to the overall male and female runners in the 5K race event.

Age Groups

(First place medals will be given to the male and female winners in the 5K race event in each age bracket.)

1-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44,

45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-99

Results and Timing:

The 5K runners and the 5K runners/walkers will be chip timed. Race results will be available

online immediately following the event. Participants will receive results via email if an email

address is provided on your entry form.

Please note: ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-

TRANSFERABLE.

The race will be officially timed by “To the Finish.”

Results will be posted at www.tothefinishtiming.com.

Race Day:

The race must go on!!! There will be no cancellations for inclement weather.

We will delay the start if there is lightning in the immediate area.

*No Dogs are allowed on Museum property

Parking:

It is highly encouraged you ride with family members or friends to save parking spots.

Parking is available from 7am to 12pm at the

SRG Global (the Former Whirlpool Building) at the corner of St. George Rd and HWY 41 North, Evansville, IN

and at Anchor Industries at 7701 Hwy 41 North, Evansville, IN.

Shuttle service will be provided from these locations to Evansville Wartime Museum. It is highly encouraged you arrive early.

Handicap parking will be available at the Evansville Wartime Museum for accessibility purposes; however, notification of this need for a handicap parking spot must be sent to Cathy Renner, Chair and Director of Development for the P-47 Foundation at [email protected]

We will also be providing plastics bags for your valuables such as car keys or extra clothing used to warm up in after you leave the drop off location at either Whirlpool or Anchor Industries. We are not held responsible for any loss or theft of valuables but there will be in a secure building location outside the Evansville Wartime Museum for your convenience. There will be a notice outside the building releasing us of any responsibility, and a volunteer will be located outside the building for the duration of the event.

Young Eagles Flights for Children ages 8-17

Following the event starting at 11am at United Companies Air Center, EAA Chapter 21 will sponsor

free flights for children ages 8-17 through the Young Eagles Program.

Limited Seats available. Must Sign Up online before the event.

To sign up and for more information:

https://eaachapters.org/event-details/YE25070W7

Race Contact Information:

Cathy Renner, Chair and Director of Development for the P-47 Foundation at [email protected]

Leslie Fella, Co-Chair and Marketing Director at Evansville Regional Airport at [email protected]

CHEMO BUDDIES HOPEFEST 2026 - Presented by Ascension St. Vincent Hospital

A Celebration of Strength & Community

Saturday, May 9, 2026

NEW LOCATION: Central High School Football Stadium

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

5K Run/Walk – Walkers welcome (no pets, please!)

Survivor’s Parade – Honoring our cancer warriors

Hope Walk – 1-mile walk Fun for all ages

Cruise-In Car Show

Food Trucks & Community Partners

Kids Activities – Face painting, inflatables & more!

REGISTRATION INCLUDES

Short-sleeve cotton t-shirt (5K, 1-mile, and Survivor Parade)

Children 3 & under participate FREE in the walk but do not receive a t-shirt

AWARDS

Overall Male & Female: $100 cash prize

Age Group Awards: Top 3 Male & Female

14 & under, 15–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39,

40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70+

PACKET PICKUP - Date TBD

Chemo Buddies Office

3700 Bellemeade Ave, Suite 118

Please pick up before event day!

Event Day Check-In: 8:30am at registration table

Timing by: Rise Up and Run

RAIN OR SHINE • NO REFUNDS

Join us as Lyme Warrior brings the Run Like A Warrior 5K to Evansville for the first time! Whether you walk, run, roll, or cheer from the sidelines, this inclusive event is about community, movement, and hope for everyone affected by Lyme disease.

Date: May 23

Time: 8:00 AM

Location: Garvin Park, Evansville, IN

What to Expect:

• A fun, supportive 5K/ Color Run

• Silent Auction with great items up for bid

• Community connection and Lyme awareness

Uncle G’s Lemon Smashers will be on-site and generously donating a percentage of the day’s sales to support Lyme Warrior!

Registration Includes an Official Event T-Shirt

Registration Pricing:

• Early Bird: $30 (now through April 23)

• Regular: $35 (April 24 – May 22)

• Race Day: $40

Why We Run:

Lyme disease can be isolating and misunderstood. Run Like A Warrior brings people together to raise awareness, support patients and families, and remind every Warrior they are not alone.

Come move with us, support a great cause, and help us make our first Evansville event unforgettable!

Colon Screening for Life 5K Event will be held at

Old National Bank, Downtown Evansville -

There will be a 5K Run/Walk, 1 Mile Walk and a Kids Dash!

Celebrating 20 Years of Impact

For 20 years, Colon Screening for Life, Inc. a 501c(3) has brought our community together to raise awareness about colorectal cancer and the lifesaving importance of early detection. Through our 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk, we continue to encourage screenings, promote prevention, and support those affected—because every step helps save lives.

This is an opportunity for you to get involved!

Your support will make a true impact and help save thousands of lives.

Sign Up Now!!

Save the Date!

Splash of Color 5K Run/Walk & 1-Mile Family Fun Walk

for St. Vincent Early Learning Center on Saturday, June 13, 2026

Title Sponsor: You are invited to join Ascension St. Vincent Evansville, our title sponsor this year, and support this event as a sponsor (LINK), a participant (inviting your family, friends, and co-workers), and/or a volunteer. Act now! The print deadline for banners, signs, and t-shirts is Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Thank you!

Together, we can ensure high-quality early childhood education is accessible to all children.

Program Partner: Evansville Trails Coalition

Nature Exploration is an educational pillar at St. Vincent, and thanks to your support for this event, we will be able to add/continue "Trails on a Smaller Scale" programming for toddlers and preschoolers throughout the year as capacity and time allow

Registration and Fee(s)

5K Run/Walk

To sign up, the fee is $30 before May 5, 2026, $35 until June 7, 2026, and $40 on or after the event day. All registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.

1-Mile Family Fun Walk

To sign up, the fee is $15 before May 5, 2026, $20 until June 7, 2026, and $25 on or after the event day. This registration fee is for a Family of up to 5 people. All registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.

T-Shirts

All registrations for the 5K Race/Walk will receive a short-sleeved t-shirt!

5K Run registrations will be guaranteed a T-shirt on or before May 27, 2026. After that date, shirts and sizes are not guaranteed to be available on the event day.

All registrations for the 1-Mile Family Fun Walk can purchase a short-sleeved t-shirt(s)!

1-mile registrations on or before May 27, 2025, can purchase a T-shirt(s). After that date, shirts and sizes are not guaranteed to be on sale/available on the event day. A white or light-colored T-shirt is recommended if you want to experience the "splash of color" feature of the event.

Color

As a fun part of this event, participants can experience being splashed with color. If you do not want to be "splashed," then you can avoid (most of) it by staying to one side of the course. Our events are similar to The Color Run^TM experience, but not yet quite as big (in time!). We always plan on having color fun as part of the Run and Walk! The amount and degree to which we can have fun with color as part of the 5K Run/Walk depends on sponsors, volunteers, and participants. The color dust is non-toxic, biodegradable, and not harmful to wildlife or vegetation. In our quest for fun, this event will still strive to maintain a low environmental impact. After the event, leaf blowers will be used to help disperse any excess color dust off of walkways to help prevent it from being tracked into buildings/around the park. A nice rain will wash everything away.

Start Time(s)

The 5K Timed Race begins at 8:00 am (CST)

The 5K Walk begins (approximately) at 8:05 am (CST)

The 1-mile Children & Family Walk begins at approximately 9:15 am (CST)

Can I Walk the Race?

Yes! You may run or walk this 5K race, but please maintain a pace to complete it within one hour. Only runners will be awarded.

Awards

Awards will be given to 5K runners who run and finish in the top two males and females of their age brackets, listed below.

8-12, 13-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-99

There will be an Overall Female and Overall Male run awards. The awards presentation will be around/by 9:15 a.m. CST. Awards may also be before the 1-Mile Family Fun Walk. We have some flexibility to ensure it is a fun event.

There are no age groups for those who register for the 1-Mile Children and Family Walk portion of Splash of Color; however, for participants ages 0 - 7, a fun, award will be available (while supplies last).

Registration Check-In

Please check in at the registration tables before the start times. The registration table will be located near the race start area. Check-in will begin at 7:00 a.m. (CDT). All registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Proceeds from Splash of Color will help underwrite the fantastic early childhood education programs and services that start all children on a pathway to lifetime success, provided every day at St. Vincent Early Learning Center.

Packet Pickup

Bib/Shirt pickup is at St. Vincent Early Learning Center (SVELC) on Friday, June 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (CDT). Bib/Shirt pickup will also be available at Garvin Park at/near the registration table on event day from 7:00 - 7:55 am (CDT). They will not be mailed to you.

Volunteer Sign Up

We will need many volunteers to help prepare for the race (packets) and host the event on June 13, 2026 - registration table, chute directors, water handout, color throwers, clean up, etc. Volunteer signup is available (menu option above) through runsignup (LINK).

Date & Location

The Splash of Color 5K and 1-Mile will be on Saturday morning, June 13, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.

The Race will start on Bob Griese Pass near where N. Main Street ends and goes east.

The course turns left onto Reis Ave and goes around the lake toward Pigeon Creek heading west.

Crossing over Richardt Ave onto the Greenway heading north and under Highway 66 (the approx.1/2 mile turn around for the Family Walk)

Staying on the Pigeon Creek Greenway until the turn around right before Stringtown Road, then return the same way.

Timing

The race will be officially timed by “To the Finish.” Results will be posted at www.tothefinishtiming.com and on our runsignup page.

Inclement Weather

In the case of inclement weather, the decision to race or not will be determined on the event day. There will be no refunds, but the purchased race shirts will be available for pickup at SVELC later. Information will be provided at that time.

Strollers? Dogs? Etc.?

Strollers may be used in the 5K Walk or 1-Mile Family Walk, but in the event of inclement weather, please use caution to keep any children safe. While dogs are allowed in Garvin Park, dogs, cats, lions, tigers, and bears (any pets), as well as skates, skateboards, and scooters are not allowed in any of the races.

Sponsor and Other Information

Corporate sponsorship questions should be directed to Chelsey Robison, Advancement Manager, at [email protected], and Splash of Color volunteer questions should be directed to Chelsey or Anita Hagan, our Volunteer Race Director, at [email protected]. THANK YOU!

Special thanks to the Evansville Department of Parks & Recreation, Evansville Trails Coalition, RunSignup, To The Finish, and Tri-State Trophies for their support and guidance in making this event a success.

The MD Band Wildcat 5K Run/Walk is a an event hosted by the Mater Dei Band Boosters Club to benefit the Mater Dei Marching Band. (Guaranteed a t-shirt for registrations by 5/16/26)

This 5K course will begin and end in Evansville's Lamasco Park.

The course will include the Greenway Passage and will be an out and back.

**Students 18 & under $5 discount.

**Children 5 and under brought to the race are free, no registration needed. (This option does not include a t-shirt)

Awards

Top Male and Top Female overall

Top male and female for the age groups: 1-17, 18-29, 30-49, 50+