
From the Organizer
Why shop when you can run/walk a 5k? Great flat run course on paved trails! Chip timing. Black Friday Finisher medals for all finishers! One of a Kind Turkey Trophy Awards for 1-3 Overall and 1st - 3rd in each age group! Nice indoor facility for registration close to start/finish line. Come join the fun! This event benefits Pantry Pals, a Shelby County Food bank.
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
47°
Typical Low
30°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Shelbyville Sewage Plt, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
19,866
as of 2023
Elevation
779 ft
Nearest Airport
IND
Indianapolis International Airport · 31 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 Black Friday 5K Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
172
Days to train
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
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.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Black Friday 5K Run/Walk
Nov 27, 2026