2021 YMCA BAR-B-Q 5K set for May 8

March 11, 2021 | 12:07 am

Updated March 11, 2021 | 8:53 am

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The Owensboro Family YMCA is proud to announce that German American Bank is the title sponsor for the 2021 Owensboro YMCA BAR-B-Q 5K is set for May 8 in downtown Owensboro. This race is in conjunction with the one-day Bar-B-Q Block Party that is replacing this year’s International Bar-B-Q Festival.

To keep crowd sizes to a minimum, there will be an 8 a.m. start time for competitive racers and a 9 a.m. start for non-competitive racers. 

T-shirts and official medals will be given to all participants.  

To register for the race, click here. For more information or to become a T-shirt sponsor, contact YMCA Director of Operations Kristi Harrison at 270-663-8203. 

Owensboro Family YMCA CEO John Alexander said he was grateful for German American Bank’s partnership on the event.

“We are incredibly grateful to Amy Jackson and German American Bank team for their patience and flexibility as we were unable to host the 5K in 2020 due to the pandemic,” Alexander said. “Like many nonprofits, our Y is financially struggling with the lasting effects of COVID on our membership, and we need a strong fundraiser to help sustain our viability. We welcome everyone to participate in the event and are even hosting a ‘Couch to 5K’ program for those needing extra encouragement.”  

Established and chartered in 1895, the Owensboro Family Y is a nonprofit organization serving all age groups to encourage healthy lifestyles and community support. The Y strengthens communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

March 11, 2021 | 12:07 am

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