Sweet Owen Day 5K Fun Run/Walk
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 20, 2025 for the Sweet Owen Day 5K Fun Run/Walk. It's a fantastic 5K, Fastest Kid In Town, Race Volunteer 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.
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.
Race Volunteer
We need 5 volunteers to work a 3 hour race day shift to make the race great. Volunteers receive a commemorative race T-shirt.
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Owenton in 2025, from Open-Meteo archive data.
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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