In 22 days · Sun, Oct 25, 2026
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When
Sunday, October 25th, 2026
Where
201 E. Boonville- New Harmony Rd., Evansville IN
Distance
5K
Typical weather
48–65°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
50–59°F
dry
2024
58–78°F
dry
2023
61–78°F
dry
2022
52–72°F
rain
2021
52–69°F
rain
2020
47–55°F
dry
2019
49–59°F
dry
2018
46–58°F
dry
2017
42–54°F
dry
2016
49–66°F
dry
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Gear up
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About this race
Frightening 5K Event Details
- Start Time: 11am (Central Time)
- Location: Vanderburgh 4-H Center (201 E. Boonville-New Harmony Rd., Darmstadt, IN)
The Race
- Description: 5K Race around the fairgrounds. Map can be found at the race website.
- Website: Frightening 5K Registration
Cost
- Pricing: $30 until Aug 15: $35 until Oct 12: $40 until race day.
- Discount: If 4 or more in your group, email [email protected] for a group discount code!
- Refund Policy: All sales are final, no refunds.
Shirt/Bib Pick Up/Late Registration
- Early Pick Up: Friday, October 23 from 5-6pm at Ultimate Fit.
- Race Day Pick Up: From 10:15-10:45am at the 4-H Center.
Awards
- Overall Awards: Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female (6 total overall awards).
- Age Group Awards: Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female in each of the following age groups: 13 & Under: 14-19: 20-29: 30-39: 40-49: 50-59: 60-69: 70-79: 80+.
Timing
- Timing Provider: This event will have computer timing by To the Finish Timing.
Weather Policy
- Race Continuation: The race will go on rain or shine.
- Safety Measures: If threatening weather is in the area we will delay until safe.
Course map
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