
From the Organizer
Start Time: 7:30 AM Central Time
Race/Course: The course will be an out and back 5K. The race will start and finish at the Atheneum and take participants along the Wabash River and along historic sites on North St. Most of the course will be on crushed gravel paths.
Location: The Atheneum Visitors Center, located at 401 Arthur St., New Harmony, IN 47631.
Cost: $30 until April 1; $35 until June 10; $40 until race day (deduct $5 for medal only option)
**Groups of 4 or more, email TriStateFit@gmail.com for a discount code!
**All sales are final. Unless prior arrangements are made prior to race start, no shirts or medals are guaranteed after race.
Race Day Check-in/Late Reg: There will be no early pick up for the event. Check in on race morning will be 6:30-7:15AM at the Atheneum.
Race Awards: Top M/Top F & Runner-Up M/F in each distance. Top 3 M/F 13 & Under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Timing: To the Finish
Weather: The race will go on rain or shine! Entry will be non-refundable if you personally can't attend or something happens out of the hands of the race organizers.
Proceeds: A portion of the race proceeds will be donated to Historic New Harmony.
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
88°
Typical Low
67°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Grayville, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
410 ft
Nearest Airport
EVV
Evansville Regional Airport · 22 mi
Major Hub
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 119 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Firefly Festival Run/Walk 5K
Jun 27, 2026