45th Annual Rotary Ramble 5K Run or Run/Walk
- Date
- August 8, 2026
- Distance
- 45th Annual Rotary Ramble 5K Run or Run/Walk
From the Organizer
45th Annual Rotary Ramble 5K Run or Run/Walk
Saturday, August 8
Race Time: 8:00 AM (Central Time)
Welcome to the 45th Annual Rotary Ramble 5K Run or Run/Walk
- Our course is relatively flat and is a great course for runners of all experience and all ages.
- Door prizes and refreshments are offered after the race.
- Come join us for a great run or run/walk! We look forward to seeing you at the race!
The Rotary Ramble is sponsored by the DeMotte KV Rotary, which is a chapter of Rotary International.
Rotary members believe that we have a shared responsibility to take action on our world’s most persistent issues. Our 35,000+ clubs work together to:
- Promote peace
- Fight disease
- Provide clean water, sanitation, and hygiene
- Save mothers and children
- Support education
- Grow local economies
There will be no walking category this year. All walkers are welcome to register under the "Open" category.
ONLINE REGISTRATION
Early Bird Online - Through Saturday August 1
No t-shirt: $17
With t-shirt: $22
Family Fee: $15 (Child 14 and Under w/ Paid Adult)
Late Online - August 2 Through August 6
No t-shirt: $20
With t-shirt: $25
Family Fee: $18 (Child 14 and Under w/ Paid Adult)
***Online registration closes Thursday August 6th at 11:59PM***
ON SITE REGISTRATION (and Packet Pick-up)
DeMotte Elementary School - 1000 S Halleck St DeMotte, IN 46310
Friday (Aug 7) From 6:30 to 7:30 PM
Saturday (Aug 8) From 6:45 to 7:45 AM
No t-shirt: $25
With t-shirt: $30 (no size guarantee)
**No Onsite Discounts**
**Onsite Payment: Cash or Check only**
REGISTRATION BY MAIL
POSTMARKED by Saturday August 2nd
NO PAPER applications BY MAIL after Saturday August 2
No t-shirt: $17 through Saturday August 3rd
With t-shirt: $22 through Saturday August 3rd
Family Fee: $15 (Child 14 and Under w/ paid adult)
*** EMAIL rotaryramble@hotmail.com for paper registration form. Online registration is preferred ***
NO PAPER applications BY MAIL after Saturday August 2
STARTING LINE LOCATION
Just North of the DeMotte Public Library, which is located just behind the DeMotte Elementary School.
DeMotte Public Library:
901 Birch St SW
DeMotte, IN 46310
*** High School Cross Country Students ARE allowed to Compete IF YOU HAVE A WAIVER*** - Please note the IHSAA changed the first contest date for Cross Country races this year. IF you are a High School Cross Country athlete you ARE ALLOWED to compete but YOU WILL NEED A WAIVER. Please call your coach with any questions.
PACKET PICKUP (and Onsite Registration)
DeMotte Elementary School - 1000 S Halleck St DeMotte, IN 46310
Friday (Aug 7) From 6:30 to 7:30 PM
Saturday (Aug 8) From 6:45 to 7:45 AM
No t-shirt: $25
With t-shirt: $30 (no size guarantee)
**No Onsite Discounts**
**Onsite Payment: Cash or Check only**
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
83°
Typical Low
61°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Wheatfield, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About DeMotte, IN
Elevation
669 ft
Nearest Airport
GYY
Gary/Chicago International Airport · 32 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 50 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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- 45th Annual Rotary Ramble 5K Run or Run/Walk
- Date
- August 8, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 45th Annual Rotary Ramble 5K Run or Run/Walk?
- 45th Annual Rotary Ramble 5K Run or Run/Walk is a running race held in DeMotte, Indiana on August 8, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 45th Annual Rotary Ramble 5K Run or Run/Walk?
- Saturday, August 8, 2026 in DeMotte, Indiana at Registration - 1000 S Halleck St, DeMotte, IN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 45th Annual Rotary Ramble 5K Run or Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
45th Annual Rotary Ramble 5K Run or Run/Walk
Aug 8, 2026