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Haunted Horsepower 5K Run/Walk 2026

Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Start time: 7:45 AM start (Chicago)
Location: Bowling Green, Kentucky
Entry fee: From Free
Included with entry: Includes a shirt

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
Kids Dash	Kids	Oct 10, 20267:45 AM	Free	–
5K Run/Walk	5K	Oct 10, 20268:00 AM	$30	–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

Kids Dash: Free until Oct 10.
5K Run/Walk: $30 until Oct 10.

Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Kentucky ($30).

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in Bowling Green runs 36:25, about 11:43 a mile, based on 11 races with published results. Women typically finish in 42:12 and men in 30:29.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:47 AM, and the Kids Dash starts at 7:45 AM. The start sits about 450 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

505 Kimberlee A. Fast Drive, Bowling Green, KY 42103

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.

Typical race-day weather

Around October 10 the day usually runs from 54°F at dawn to 75°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 43°F and hot years reach 83°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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Haunted Horsepower 5K Run/Walk cover on their registration page, in brief.

Course

5K Course Map

5K Course Map ( click to view map in motion ).

Shirt and medal

Medals, Awards & Kids Dash Prizes

5K Finisher Medal. 1 for each 5K Finisher. 5K Overall Male & Female Winners. MSP Large Tumbler. plus an MSP C8 Touring Lap Experience. (Must be scheduled for a Monday - Friday experience). 5K Age Group Winners. MSP Tumbler & Track Decal. 1…

Full details on the race's RunSignup page

Race details

Where: 505 Kimberlee A. Fast Drive, Bowling Green, KY 42103Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 450 feet
Included with entry: T-Shirt
Distances: 5K, Kids
Editions: 2026 (Oct 10, 2026)

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Quick answers

When is Haunted Horsepower 5K Run/Walk?: Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 7:45 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Kentucky?: At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Kentucky ($30).
Do runners get a shirt or medal?: Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
What distances can I run?: 5K, Kids.
Where does it start?: 505 Kimberlee A. Fast Drive, Bowling Green, KY 42103.
Is there a course map?: Yes, the organizers publish the route on Plotaroute; the link is under Start location and course.