For the safety and comfort of all of our participants, we ask that you do not bring your dogs to the event.  Thank you!

Because we will be utilizing many heavily trafficked and major thoroughfares in downtown Owensboro, we ask that participants complete the 5K within 75 minutes so that police officers may reopen the roadways as soon as possible.

Sure thing!  They just need your name or confirmation email.

We ask that registrants make every effort to pick up their packets the day before the event on Friday, December 5th, 2025 from 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Care Net Owensboro (425 E. 18th St.).

If you are unable to pick up your packet or have someone pick it up for you on Friday, packets may be picked on race day near the starting line at Smothers Park in downtown Owensboro beginning at 7:00 a.m.

Yes, participants may register at Smothers Park beginning at 7:00 a.m.  Registrations after 11/14/25 will not include a race shirt.

There are several parking garages in downtown Owensboro that will be available and there is free parking on the streets on Saturdays.

The street parking is free on the weekend.  The parking garages may charge a fee.

The starting line will be located at Veterans Blvd. and Saint Ann Street in Smothers Park.  Runners will head east across the starting line and finish in the same place heading west.

Unfortunately not...but...bring a friend or family member to cheer you on and hold your stuff! ;)  Better yet, register your friends and family...one of them is bound to be a walker who can carry it for you! :)

Absolutely! 

Yes!  There will be a water station at the 2 mile mark and Owensboro Nutrition will be providing energy tea shots on 18th Street across from Care Net Owensboro!  There will also be water, other refreshments, and snacks available at the finish line.

Yes!  Because the start/finish line is at Smothers Park, the park restrooms will be open and available!

Participants who register by 11:59 p.m. on 11/14/25 will receive a race shirt.  Unfortunately, extra shirts will not be available at packet pickup or on race day for those who miss the 11/14 deadline.

Kids participating in the Reindeer Dash will receive a participation medal.

5K Event Awards will be given for:

• Top Overall Time (male & female)
• 1st & 2nd Division Times (male & female): 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+