
Avon Marching Band on the Run 5K is a running race on August 22, 2026 in Avon, IN, with an entry fee of $30.
From the Organizer
Support the Avon Marching Black and Gold with a healthy 5K! THIS IS NOT A TIMED EVENT!
Choose to walk, run, or both! Shirt and medal included with registration fee.
Wear your medal OR shirt to Community Night that evening, and enter for free!
Race takes place at the Washington Township Park at the amphitheater in the lower part across from the splash pad and will begin at 8:00am.
Shirt pick-up will be at the registration tent the morning of the race. Pick up will begin at 7:30am.
Strollers and pets are welcome. Please stay to the rear of the race line-up.
Register by August 14 for guaranteed T-shirt and medal! You can register up to the start of the race, but after August 14, T-shirt and medal are not guaranteed!
Events
Weather
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
84°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Indianapolis Eagle Creek Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
22,683
as of 2023
City Elevation
834 ft
Nearest Airport
IND
Indianapolis International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Avon Marching Band on the Run 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Plan your trip
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From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Avon Marching Band on the Run 5K
Aug 22, 2026