MKK's Rugged Race Presented by Independence Bank
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MKK's Rugged Race Presented by Independence Bank

Owensboro, Kentucky, United States View on map
Aug 07, 2027 (America/Chicago local time)
Running

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.

Pick your distance

Obstacle race

Elite Rugged 5K

Aug 07, 2027 5K 7:00 AM
$50.00
Open

Ultimate Rugged 5K

Aug 07, 2027 5K 7:30 AM
$50.00
Open

Xtreme Rugged Race 10K

Aug 07, 2027 10K 7:55 AM
$50.00
Open

Trail running

5K Trail Run

Aug 07, 2027 5K 8:15 AM
$50.00
Open

10K Trail Run

Aug 07, 2027 10K 7:55 AM
$50.00
Open

Running

Rugged Kids

Aug 07, 2027 5K 10:00 AM
$35.00
Open

Rugged Rascals

Aug 07, 2027 5K 10:00 AM
$20.00
Open

Rugged Rascals

Aug 07, 2027 5K 10:15 AM
$20.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Owensboro, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 21.1° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 29.8°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 21.1° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 37.3°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
14.6
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
3.2mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
78.5%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on August 7, 2027 (CDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on August 7, 2027 (CDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
13h 54m

The sun rises at 5:57 AM and sets at 7:51 PM local time (CDT) in Owensboro on August 7, 2027 — 13h 54m of daylight.

Course

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 20 Owensboro events

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