Owensboro Family YMCA is proud to host the BBQ 5K on May 10, 2025, downtown Owensboro.  

This race is in conjunction with the 2025 BBQ & Barrels event and the community is invited to run or walk with us; competitive racers will stage in the front of the start line at 8:00 a.m. and non-competitive racers will be at the back of the start line.

Awards

Top male and top female will get $100 worth of prizes. 

Medals will be given to the top 3 racers in each age group.  

Age Groups: ( 1-10, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-99 )

Be sure to visit the BBQ & Barrels festival which begins at Noon on Friday May 9 and Sat. May 10.

BBQ & Barrels represents the culmination of 45 years of a cultural tradition in Owensboro and Daviess County. It is the celebration of our past, our present, and our future, bringing together two of Owensboro’s greatest culinary traditions – unique barbecue and historic Kentucky bourbon.

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