Colon Screening for Life 5K Run/Walk
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Event Overview
The Colon Screening for Life 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk is a community event in Evansville, Indiana. It is organized by Colon Screening for Life, Inc., a nonprofit focused on raising awareness for colorectal cancer screening and early detection.
Distances
The event offers three activities:
- A timed 5K run or walk.
- An untimed 1 Mile walk.
- A Kids Dash for children 11 years old and under.
Date and Location
The event takes place on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The start and finish area is at Old National Bank, located at 1 North Main Street in downtown Evansville.
Registration and Fees
The standard entry fee is $25 for participants over 5 years old in the 5K or 1 Mile Walk. Race day registration is available for $30. The Kids Dash costs $5. Discounts are available for seniors (55+), veterans, and first responders. Entry includes a race bag and t-shirt for the first 500 registrants (excluding Kids Dash participants). Shirts must be picked up during scheduled packet pickup times.
Schedule and Awards
Packet pickup and late registration begin at 6:30 a.m. on the event day. The 5K starts at 8:00 a.m., followed by the 1 Mile Walk at 8:05 a.m. The Kids Dash starts after the 5K, around 9:30 a.m. Awards are given to the top three overall male and female finishers, and the top three in each age group (excluding overall winners) receive medals. Age groups range from 15 & under to 70 & over.
Additional Information
The event is chip-timed by Start 2 Finish, providing live online results. Parking is available in the Old National Bank garage, accessed from Locust Street. The event is held rain or shine, and registrations are transferable for a fee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
