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Persimmon Festival 5k

Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT

Location
Mitchell, IN
1000 Bishop Blvd, 47446
Type
RUN
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Run a competitive 5K as part of the historic Mitchell Persimmon Festival, featuring many awards and a free kids' mile.

  • Competitive
  • Festive

Join the Persimmon Festival 5K, a cherished part of the long-running Mitchell Persimmon Festival. This event welcomes runners to a rolling course and is a fixture in the Mag7 race series. Participants can look forward to a competitive atmosphere with numerous awards across age groups, plus a free 1-mile event for kids. It's an opportunity to experience a local tradition and celebrate the community spirit.

What to expect

  • Experience a 5K run on a rolling course.
  • Compete for awards given in 5-year age increments.
  • Kids can join a free 1-mile event.

Standout details

  • Part of the 78th Mitchell Persimmon Festival
  • Member of the Mag7 race series
  • Awards in 5-year age increments
  • Free 1-mile event for kids

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Distances & registration

2 options

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  • 5K

    Sat, Sep 26, 8:30 AM EDT · From $22.20

    Opens Jul 24, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT · Closes Sep 26, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT

  • 5K

    Sat, Sep 26, 8:30 AM EDT · From $22.20

    Opens Jul 24, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT · Closes Sep 26, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT

Vibe Check

Easygoing

  • Rolling area

The course

  • Rolling
  • Timed race
From the organizer

Part of the 78th Mitchell Persimmon Festival going on September 22-28, 2025!  This historic 5k is part of the Mag7 race series.

Lots of awards in this event with 3 places given in 5 year increments in the 5k run as well as top 5 M/F in the walk and top 3 M/F in the free kids 1M event.

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