Ellettsville 5K
- Date
- September 19, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run · 5K Walk · 1 Mile Fun Run
From the Organizer
5K race for runners and walkers with a free kids' pre-race 1-mile fun run. Fun run starts at 8:00 AM and 5K at 8:30 AM. Flat, out and back course on Karst Park Greenway Trail. NEW THIS YEAR - we will have chip timing provided by AB Timing. Fourth annual race and part of the Mag 7 Series. This year designated as Mag 7 "Hidden Gem" (5 series bonus points for completing). T-shirts are available for entrants who register by no later than September 9. Overall and age group awards and random drawings for door prizes after the race for both 5K runners and walkers. "Ring that Bell" feature (including special prize) for anyone breaking the overall or any age group record (male and female). Names of those individuals holding current records and their times will be posted near start. Proceeds, after costs, will be used to sponsor future Ellettsville sporting or recreational events. Parking for the race will be at the west side of the Ferrellgas office parking lot (701 E. Temperance Street), Edward Jones (5933 IN-46), Ellettsville Dental Center (5915 IN-46), Campbell's Park and Marci Jane Lewis Park (105 South Park Street). Do not park in the Peoples State Bank parking lot.
Race packet pickup will be at the following dates, times and locations:
- Friday (9/18/2025) - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM - At the shelter in Marci Jane Lewis Park (adjacent to Street Department building)
- Saturday (9/19/2025) - Starting at 7:30 AM - At the race site near the start/finish line
RECORDS:
Runners
Overall
Male - 17:07; Female - 19:24
0-19 Age Group
Male - 17:35; Female - 19:40
20-29 Age Group
Male - 17:07; Female - 19:24
30-39 Age Group
Male - 17:55; Female - 20:21
40-49 Age Group
Male - 18:53; Female - 21:07
50-59 Age Group
Male - 17:59; Female - 21:28
60-69 Age Group
Male - 21:59; Female - 30:23
70 Plus Age Group
Male - 26:36; Female - 39:42
Walkers
Overall
Male - 33:11; Female - 36:32
0-29 Age Group
Male - 44:01; Female - 51:29
30-69 Age Group
Male - 33:11; Female - 36:32
70 Plus Age Group
Male - 37:56; Female - 39:25
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
78°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bloomington Indiana Univ, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Ellettsville, IN
Elevation
702 ft
Nearest Airport
IND
Indianapolis International Airport · 36 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Ellettsville 5K
- Date
- September 19, 2026
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- What is the Ellettsville 5K?
- Ellettsville 5K is a running race held in Ellettsville, Indiana on September 19, 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 Ellettsville 5K?
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Ellettsville, Indiana at Karst Trail Head at Route 46 and Hartstrait Roads., Ellettsville, IN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Ellettsville 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Ellettsville 5K
Sep 19, 2026