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Sunday, October 18th, 2026
703 Liberty Street, Evansville IL
5K
50–69°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
63–72°F
rain
2024
43–67°F
dry
2023
49–70°F
dry
2022
33–49°F
dry
2021
48–72°F
dry
2020
50–71°F
rain
2019
43–65°F
dry
2018
43–60°F
dry
2017
49–73°F
dry
2016
72–81°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Sunday, Oct 18
Cloudy · 32–62°F
Sunday, Oct 18starts near 32°F · 9% chance of rain · wind up to 8 mph
About this race
Annual race benefiting Evansville Public Library. Funds are put towards improving the collection, as well as programming. This family friendly race features a hilly and scenic course beginning and ending at Liberty Courtyard Winery. The Kaskaskia River's beauty can be taken in at the start and finish. Online registration will be live until Saturday prior to the race. Day-of registration will open at 12:00pm.
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