Online entry closes two days before the race; after that you can sign up at the Friday expo for a higher price. No race day entry, refunds or deferrals. Half marathoners must be 13 or older, 5 Miler runners 7 or older.
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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Miler | Other | Oct 3, 20267:00 AM | See registration | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Oct 3, 20267:00 AM | See registration | – |
Fees and dates are from the race's official website on the date shown below; confirm them there before you register.
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Indiana runs 2:07:33, about 9:44 a mile, based on 40 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:15:48 and men in 1:57:43.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:46 AM, and the 5 Miler starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 390 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Near the Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 300 Court Street; finish in front of the Ford Center, Evansville, IN
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 60°F at dawn to 78°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 46°F and hot years reach 84°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What runners should know about Evansville Half Marathon and 5 Miler, in brief, from the official race website.
Schedule and packet pickup
Bibs, shirts and goodie buckets are handed out on Friday, October 2, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Ascension St. Vincent YMCA, 516 Court Street. Race morning pickup from 5:45 to 6:45 a.m. is only for runners who paid a $5 add-on when they registered.
Course
Both races start together at 7:00 a.m. The 5 Miler follows the opening miles of the half and splits off at two signed points to finish at the Ford Center. The half has a 4 hour limit, about an 18 minute mile pace, and roads reopen behind that pace until the course closes at 11 a.m.
Parking and travel
Downtown parking is first come first served in several lots and garages, including the YMCA lot at Court and Sixth Street and floors 3 to 6 of the Bally's Evansville garage. Gear check runs 5:45 to 6:45 a.m. in the YMCA lobby; bags must be collected by 11:30 a.m.
Shirt and medal
Every entrant gets a tech shirt and a goodie bucket, and everyone who finishes within the time limit receives a medal. Race photos are free.
Awards
Both races award the top three men and women overall plus the top three in each age group, with separate overall awards for walkers. Awards are mailed after results are verified rather than handed out on race day.
The cause
Proceeds support the YMCA of Southwestern Indiana, funding youth programs such as after school care and mentoring and helping families afford Y membership and services.
Facts on this page come from the race's official website (evansvillehalfmarathon.org, evansvillehalfmarathon.org/races, evansvillehalfmarathon.org/register, evansvillehalfmarathon.org/faq), checked Sep 27, 2026. Confirm dates and fees there before you travel.
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Evansville's only half marathon, held downtown as a fundraiser for the YMCA of Southwestern Indiana. The 13.1 mile route passes Bosse Field, Garvin and Bayard Parks, the Pigeon Creek Greenway and the Ohio River before finishing at the Ford Center. A 5 mile race starts alongside it.