Ellettsville 5K
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
A welcoming 5K run or walk on a flat trail, featuring a kids' fun run, awards, and a unique record-breaking challenge.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Quirky
- For a Cause
Fun
Competitive
Quirky
For a CauseGreat for
- Walkers Welcome
Walkers WelcomeJoin the Ellettsville 5K for a welcoming run or walk on a flat, out-and-back course along the Karst Park Greenway Trail. This third annual event, part of the Mag 7 Series, offers a free 1-mile fun run for kids, making it a great day for the whole family. Runners and walkers can vie for overall and age group awards, plus enjoy random drawings for door prizes. Challenge yourself to break a course record for a special prize, and capture memories at fun photo boards. Proceeds support future local sporting and…
What to expect
- Enjoy a flat, out-and-back course on the Karst Park Greenway Trail.
- Compete for overall and age group awards, plus random door prizes.
- Kids can join a free 1-mile fun run before the main event.
Standout details
- Free kids' 1-mile fun run
- Flat, out and back course
- "Ring that Bell" record challenge
- Fun photo opportunity boards
Perks & features
- Awards
AwardsFrom the public listing; confirm on the official site.
Distances & registration
2 optionsUse the official signup link above for all distances.
5K
2 options · closes Sep 19, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
4mo 19d 18h 44m leftRun
Closes Sep 19, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT · From $27.50
Walk
Closes Sep 19, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT · From $27.50
Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.
From the organizer
5K race for runners and walkers with a free kids' pre-race 1-mile fun run. Fun run starts at 8:00 AM and 5K at 8:30 AM. Flat, out and back course on Karst Park Greenway Trail. Third annual race and part of the Mag 7 Series. T-shirts are available for the first 150 entrants who register by no later than September 11. Overall and age group awards and random drawings for door prizes after the race for both 5K runners and walkers. Fun photo opportunity boards and "Ring that Bell" feature (including special prize) for anyone breaking the overall or any age group record (male and female). Proceeds, after costs, will be used to sponsor future Ellettsville sporting or recreational events. Parking for the race will be at the west side of the Ferrellgas office parking lot (701 E. Temperance Street), Edward Jones (5933 IN-46), Ellettsville Dental Center (5915 IN-46), Campbell's Park and Marci Jane Lewis Park (105 South Park Street).
Race packet pickup will be at the following dates, times and locations:
Friday (9/19/2025) - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM - At the shelter in Marci Jane Lewis Park (adjacent to Street Department building) Saturday (9/20/2025) - Starting at 7:30 AM - At the race site near the start/finish line RECORDS:
Runners
Overall
Male - 17:48.79; Female - 21:11
0-19 Age Group
Male - 29:38.46; Female - 29:37
20-29 Age Group
Male - 17:48.79; Female - 28:52
30-39 Age Group
Male - 18:04.10; Female - 22:08.35
40-49 Age Group
Male - 18:53; Female - 21:11
50-59 Age Group
Male - 17:59.23; Female - 21:28
60-69 Age Group
Male - 21:59.71; Female - 30:35.17
70 Plus Age Group
Male - 26:36; Female - 39:42
Walkers
Overall
Male - 33:11; Female - 36:32.88
0-29 Age Group
Male - 51:14; Female - Vacant (to be established)
30-69 Age Group
Male - 33:11; Female - 36:32.88
70 Plus Age Group
Male - 40:58.99; Female - 39:25