Frightening 5K - 5K Run/Walk
External Event
Distance
3.1 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
Start Time: 11am (Central Time) Location: Vanderburgh 4-H Center (201 E. Boonville-New Harmony Rd., Darmstadt, IN) The Race: 5K Race around the fairgrounds. Map can be found at the race website. www.tristatefit.com/frightening Cost: $30 until Aug 15; $35 until Oct 12; $40 until race day (deduct $5 medal only option). **If 4 or more in your group, email TriStateFit@gmail.com for a group discount code! **All sales are final, no refunds. Shirt/Bib Pick Up/Late Reg: Early shirt/bib pick up and late registration at Ultimate Fit Friday October 23 from 5-6pm or race day from 10:15-10:45am at the 4-H Center. Awards: Top 3 Overall M and top 3 overall F (6 total overall awards) Age groups each distance top 3 M/top 3 F: 13 & Under; 14-19; 20-29;30-39;40-49;50-59;60-69;70-79;80+ Timing: This event will have computer timing by To the Finish Timing. Weather: The race will go on rain or shine. If threatening weather is in the area we will delay until safe.
Typical conditions
For events around October 2026 in Evansville, IN, United States: Typical autumn conditions in this region — conditions can change quickly; confirm race-day guidance on the official page.
How to prepare
Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.
Beginner's guide to your first 5KGetting there
This event is listed in Evansville, IN, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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