
From the Organizer
Join us for our fifth annual Burris Hoot Scoot 5K, 1 mile, and Owlet Dash! Spend the morning getting active and gathering with the family and our Burris community for a fitness fundraiser and post-race festivities!
Register by August 15 to guarantee your Hoot Scoot t-shirt! Supplies will be limited on a first-come, first-served basis after.
Proceeds benefit the Burris Owls PTSO in their support of the teachers, students, and families of Burris Laboratory School for the 2026-2027 academic year. The Burris Owls PTSO is a 501c3 organization that hosts community events and teacher appreciation throughout the year, awards an annual scholarship to a graduating Burris senior, offers teacher grant opportunities, and more.
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
78°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Muncie Delaware Co Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
64,739
as of 2023
Elevation
939 ft
Nearest Airport
FWA
Fort Wayne International Airport · 55 mi
Major Hub
IND
Indianapolis International Airport · 58 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
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103
Days to train
Coming Up
White River Run
16 miles away
4 Hour Warm Up @ Shadyside - Endurance Style Fun Run - Sponsored by Community In Motion
16 miles away
Four for the Fourth
5 miles away
Gaston Lions Club 5k Run/Walk
8 miles away
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)
Burris Hoot Scoot 2026
Sep 19, 2026