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Sweet Owen Day 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sweet Owen Day 5K Fun Run/Walk

Owenton, Kentucky, United States
Sep 19, 2026
Running

About this race

Join us for our Annual 5K that kicks off the day-long Sweet Owen Day Festival on Saturday, September 19th in Owenton, Kentucky!

RACE FEATURES:

  • Closed course on paved roads through the heart of Owenton, Kentucky
  • Commemorative race T-shirts for 5K participants only
  • Overall Awards for Top 3 M/F and First Place M/F in Age Groups (14 and under, 15-29, 30-49, 50-64, 65+)
  • 5K Run/Walk, 2K Run/Walk & Fastest Kid in Town race
  • Music, food, fun & fellowship
  • Convenient Race Day packet pickup available

PACKET PICKUP --- Our plan is hold packet pickup on race morning (Saturday, September 19th) from 7:00-7:45am at the back of the  Courthouse

FASTEST KID IN TOWN --- This is a new FREE Kid's Dash (9 and under) where we'll crown a Fastest Kid in Town.  All kids are welcomed but we do ask that you register your child so we have a good idea of our number of kids.  The race will be a 75 yard dash.  Parents can purchase a commemorative race T-shirt (Youth S, M, L or Adult sizes) for a $10 add on.  The Kid's Dash will take place at 9:00am after the 5K has concluded.

Join fellow runners on September 19, 2026 for the Sweet Owen Day 5K Fun Run/Walk. It's a fantastic 5K, 2K, Fastest Kid In Town featuring a flat and fast course in Owenton.

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Running

5K Run/Walk

5K (3.1 miles) run/walk on paved roads through Owenton, Kentucky. Awards for Top 3 M/F Overall and Top 3 M/F in 10 year age divisions. Walkers, strollers and dogs on fixed length leashes welcomed. Participants receive a commemorative T-shirt while supplies last.

Sep 19, 2026 5K 8:00 AM
$35.00
Open

2K Run/Walk

2K (1.24 miles) run/walk on paved roads through Owenton, Kentucky.

Sep 19, 2026 2K 8:00 AM
$20.00
Open

Fastest Kid In Town

A fun FREE event for kids 9 and under. Children participating will receive a participation medal. Parents may purchase a shirt for their child as a $10 add on.

Sep 19, 2026 Fastest Kid In Town 10:00 AM
Free
Open

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Owenton.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) 16.3° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) 29.7°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 16.3° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 32.9°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
10.8
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
1.9mm

About Owenton

Sweet Owen Day 5K Fun Run/Walk takes place in Owenton, Kentucky, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.

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