Cookie Plug Race 5K/10K

Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

Location: Evansville, IN; 45 Don Mattingly Way, 47711
Type: RUN

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Run the Cookie Plug Race 10K along the Greenway Passage, supporting Evansville Parks, and compete for overall and age group awards.

Competitive
For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

The Cookie Plug Race offers a 10K distance starting from Garvin Park in Evansville, IN. Runners will navigate an out-and-back course primarily along the Greenway Passage. This event supports the local community, with partial proceeds benefiting the Evansville Parks Department. Awards are presented to top overall and age group finishers, creating an opportunity for competitive runners to challenge themselves.

What to expect

Run an out-and-back 10K course primarily on the Greenway Passage.
Compete for awards across overall male/female and various age groups.
Support the Evansville Parks Department with partial proceeds from your participation.

Standout details

Partial proceeds benefit local parks
Awards for overall and age group winners
Early bib pickup at Cookie Plug

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Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

5K
Sat, Apr 11, 8:00 AM CDT · From $38.10
Opens Nov 26, 2025, 7:45 AM CST · Closes Jan 31, 2026, 6:59 PM CST
10K
Sat, Apr 11, 8:00 AM CDT · From $38.10
Opens Nov 26, 2025, 7:45 AM CST · Closes Jan 31, 2026, 6:59 PM CST

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From the organizer

Start Time/Location : 8:00AM Central Time/Garvin Park in Evansville, IN. Address is 45 Don Mattingly Way Evansville, IN.

Course : Both the 5K & 10K will be an out and back that will primarily use the Greenway Passage. See map below. We ask that those who plan to walk entire race please choose the 5K distance.

Cost : $35 until 1/31; $40 until 3/15; $45 until race day (deduct $5 with medal only option). These prices are for both the 5K and the 10K. **All sales are final. Unless prior arrangements are made prior to race start,no shirts or medals are guaranteed after race day.

Early Shirt/Bib Pick Up : Early shirt/bib pick up at Cookie Plug from 5:00-6:00pm on April 10.(2110 W. Franklin St.) Check in will be at Garvin Park Saturday morning from 7:15-7:45am for those who did not attend pick up at Cookie Plug.

Awards : Overall Male/Female & Runner-Up Male/Female each distance. Top 3 male and female in the following age groups: 13 & under; 14-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79; 80+

Timing : To the Finish Timing.

Weather : The race will go on rain or shine! No refunds given if event is cancelled due to unforeseen weather conditions or a circumstance out of the hands of the organizers.

Benefactor : Partial proceeds will benefit the Evansville Parks Department.

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