Black Cat Classic 5K
Black Cat Classic 5K is a running race on October 17, 2026 in New Castle, IN, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- October 17, 2026 (50 days to go)
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
5000 meter (3.1 miles) beginning in the YMCA parking lot, continuing through city streets and ending at the YMCA along the Wilbur Wright Trail. Runners, walkers and strollers welcome. NO BICYCLES on course please. Splits at 1 and 2 miles. Water station.
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
65°
Typical Low
41°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from New Castle 3 Sw, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About New Castle, IN
City Elevation
1,075 ft
Nearest Airport
IND
Indianapolis International Airport · 51 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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50
Days to train
- Race
- Black Cat Classic 5K
- Date
- October 17, 2026
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Black Cat Classic 5K
Oct 17, 2026