Owensboro YMCA BBQ 5K

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Owensboro Family YMCA is proud to host the BBQ 5K on May 9th Downtown Owensboro.

This race is in conjunction with the 2026 BBQ & Barrels event and the community is invited to run or walk with us: competitive racers will stage in the front of the start line at 8:00 am and non-competitive racers will be at the back of the start line.

💲 Registration Details

• Pricing: $35 for Adults - $20 for Children 1-18 (registration will discount at the cart)
• Day of Race Registration: $40 (cannot guarantee shirt)
• Bag Pickup: Thursday, May 8 and Friday, May 9 (5am to 9pm) at the Owensboro Family YMCA, 900 KY Parkway, Owensboro
• Raceday Bag Pickup: from 7-7:45am at race location

👕 T-shirts and Awards

T-shirts will be provided on registrations received by April 26th.

• Awards: Top male and top female will get $100 worth of prizes.
• Medals: Medals will be given to the top 3 racers in each age group.
• Age Groups: (1-10, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-99)

🎉 BBQ & Barrels Festival

Be sure to visit the BBQ & Barrels festival which begins at Noon on Friday May 8 and Sat. May 9.

BBQ & Barrels represents the culmination of 45 years of a cultural tradition in Owensboro and Daviess County. It is the celebration of our past, our present, and our future, bringing together two of Owensboro’s greatest culinary traditions – unique barbecue and historic Kentucky bourbon.

📅 Event Details

The BBQ 5K will take place at 311 West Veterans Boulevard, Owensboro, KY on May 9, 2026. For more information, visit this link.