Grant G. Talbott, III Memorial 5K Run/Walk - Run for the Roses

Join us on Derby Day for the 40th Annual G.G. Talbott, III Memorial 5K: Run for the Roses as we celebrate four decades of racing, community, and student success at Owensboro Community & Technical College.

Whether you're chasing a personal best or enjoying a leisurely walk, every step you take helps transform the lives of OCTC students. Proceeds from the race benefit the Grant G. Talbott Scholarship, which provides critical support to students facing unexpected financial hardships, helping them stay on track to achieve their educational goals.

Grant G. Talbott, III served as a counselor at OCTC for ten years and coordinated the OCTC Road Race from 1998 to 2007. A mentor, advocate, and friend to countless students, Grant was deeply committed to education and helping others succeed. His legacy continues through this event, which honors his passion for student achievement and service to the college community.

So put on your running shoes, grab your favorite Derby hat, and join us as we Run for the Roses while supporting the next generation of OCTC students. Together, we can celebrate 40 years of impact and help ensure student success for years to come.

Place

Race Day Registration begins Saturday, May 1, 2027 at 7:30 a.m. at:

Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC)

4800 New Hartford Road

Owensboro, KY 42303

Complimentary shuttles are available to take racers to the start line at:

Legion Park

Byers Avenue

Owensboro, KY 42303

The last shuttle departs from OCTC to Legion Park at 8:40am. The race starts at 9am.

Check-In:

Race day check-in and registration begins at 7:30am on OCTC’s Main Campus. Runners are encouraged to park at the main campus. Complimentary shuttles are available to take you from OCTC to Legion Park where the race begins. The last shuttle departs from OCTC to Legion Park at 8:40am. All pre-registered participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt. Late entries are not guaranteed shirt size preference. To ensure you receive a t-shirt in your road race packet, participants must complete their registration by April 1, 2027.

Start:

The race begins at 9am at Legion Park on East Byers Avenue; the route follows Veach Road to the main campus of OCTC. Race starts at 9am

Finish:

The race finishes at OCTC’s Main Campus.

Door Prizes and $250 Drawing:

Door prizes and a $250 cash drawing will be awarded when the last finisher completes the course. Trophies and awards will immediately follow. All entrants must register and be present to win the door prizes.

Awards to:

Overall Male and Female finishers, Masters (40+) and Grandmasters (50+), the top three male and female finishers in the following age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+ (Special OCTC Student and Faculty Awards)

**********Virtual participants are not eligible for race day awards.

T-shirt sizes:

Adult – Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, XX Large

Youth – Youth Small, Youth Medium, Youth Large

Pricing:

Early Bird Pricing: $25 until March 1, 2027

Entry Fee: Regular registration is $35 through race morning.

Family of 4:  $80 (+$5 each add. Family member, all entries must be submitted at the same time)

Current OCTC Student: $20.00