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Bruin Blitz 5K

Date
July 18, 2026
Distance
Bruin Blitz 5K
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From the Organizer

Join us on July 18th for the third annual Bruin Blitz 5K Run/Walk to benefit the Blackford Athletic Training program! You may sign up as an individual or as a team of 3. There will be awards for the top 3 teams, overall finishers, and age groups. Grab your two fastest friends and see if you can claim the crown as the Bruin Blitz champions!

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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

64°

Chance of Rain

32%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Hartford City 4 Ese, 5 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:27 AMSunset 9:10 PMDaylight 14h 43m

Host City

About Hartford City, IN

Population

5,685

as of 2023

Nearest Airport

FWA

Fort Wayne International Airport · 37 mi

Major Hub

IND

Indianapolis International Airport · 70 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

From Endurance Grid

A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.

Race Location

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What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Bruin Blitz 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

40

Days to train

Race
Bruin Blitz 5K
Date
July 18, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

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.

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Running

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)

What is the Bruin Blitz 5K?
Bruin Blitz 5K is a running race held in Hartford City, Indiana on July 18, 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 Bruin Blitz 5K?
Saturday, July 18, 2026 in Hartford City, Indiana at 2392 North State Road 3 N, Hartford City, IN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Bruin Blitz 5K?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Bruin Blitz 5K

Jul 18, 2026

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