Frightening 5K - Evansville
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Frightening 5K at Vanderburgh 4-H Center
The event is a 5K held on October 25, 2026 at the Vanderburgh 4-H Center, 201 E. Boonville-New Harmony Rd., Darmstadt, IN. The course uses roads throughout the fairgrounds and includes several portions of crushed gravel. The 5K starts and finishes behind the banquet hall; entrants are asked to use the main entrance into the fairgrounds and drive back to the banquet hall.
Registration fees are tiered: $30 until August 15, $35 until October 12, and $40 until race day. There is a $5 deduction for a medal-only option. Race shirts are Tultex brand soft cotton in unisex sizing and are guaranteed for entries received by October 10; a limited number of extras may be available afterward. Di-cast finisher medals are awarded to all who finish the 5K.
Timing is provided by To the Finish Timing. Shirt and bib pick up plus late registration are available at Ultimate Fit on October 23 from 5:00 to 6:00 PM and on race day at the 4-H Center from 10:15 to 10:45 AM. Awards include top three overall male and female and top three male and female in age groups 13 & under; 14-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79; 80+. The event will proceed rain or shine and may be delayed if threatening weather is in the area.
A costume competition will award gift cards for best male costume, best female costume, and best group costume, courtesy of Sweet Spot Coaching. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
