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Saturday, August 7th, 2027
Diamond Lake Resort, Owensboro KY
5K · 10K
70–87°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
69–80°F
dry
2024
75–93°F
rain
2023
65–84°F
dry
2022
72–92°F
dry
2021
64–85°F
dry
2020
69–82°F
rain
2019
65–85°F
dry
2018
66–81°F
dry
2017
70–87°F
dry
2016
73–87°F
rain
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Aug 7
Rain likely · 70–81°F
Saturday, Aug 7starts near 70°F · 96% chance of rain · wind up to 18 mph
About this race
We're so excited for the annual MentorKids Kentucky Rugged Race at Diamond Lake Resort! Participants will experience a 5K race with 28 obstacles, including water crossing, barbed wire, rope climbs, mud, and much more!
The Elite category is for serious athletes ready to win, and the Ultimate category is for those who want to run as a team or just run for fun!
We also have 5K and 10K Trail Run (no obstacle) options, as well as an XTreme 10K option (a 5K trail run + 5K with obstacles)
All participants will receive a finisher’s medal and t-shirt. Additional medals will be given to the overall male and female winners in the elite and ultimate categories, and a trophy will be given to the top team!
Rugged Kids is for ages 8-13, and Rugged Rascals is for ages 4-7.
This event would not be possible without our amazing volunteers and sponsors. If you are interested in securing your place for the race next year, please call our office at 270-926-6893.
Proceeds will help support the life-changing work done at MentorKids Kentucky. Learn more about our work and mission at mentorkidsky.org.
MentorKids Kentucky, Inc. is a nonprofit organization recognized as tax‑exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
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