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Good, Better, Best 5K

Good, Better, Best 5K is a running race on April 17, 2027 in Columbus, IN, with an entry fee of $20.

Date
April 17, 2027 (157 days to go)
Price
$20
Sport
Running

From the Organizer

THE CAUSE – Near the conclusion of each school year, the Bartholomew Consolidated School Foundation (BCSF) acknowledges a deserving educator from the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation (BCSC). The “Good, Better, Best” recognition – awarded in honor of two BCSC Hall of Fame, long-time educators (Ross Wallace and Chuck Grimes) – goes to a BCSC employee that has gone “above and beyond” and “outside the box” in their passionate attempt to make education as positive and memorable of an experience as possible for the students they serve. Our hope is that proceeds from this race will continue to pay tribute to the legacy of not only Mr. Wallace/Mr. Grimes and this award’s recipients, but also draw attention to deserving educators everywhere for a long time to come.

Location & Time – Southside Elementary School/Bartholomew County 4-H Fairgrounds
1320 W 200 S Columbus, IN 47201
**2025-26 school year “Good, Better, Best” winner recognized at 8:15**
**Race start – 8:30am**

Event Registration – Online: https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/Columbus/IndianaTiming
Day of Race: 7:30 – 8:00 a.m.
**Registration fees are non-refundable**

Cost – On or before April 13, 2026 ($20) Age 16/under ($15) **Add $10 if shirt is wanted
            On or after April 13, 2026 ($25) Age 16/under ($20) **Add $10 if shirt is wanted

Results – Indiana Timing will be timing the event and results will be posted at Indiana Timing the same day.

For More Information/Questions – tgrimes824@gmail.com or (317) 701-8415

Events

5K Run$20
5K Walk$20

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

66°

Typical Low

43°

Chance of Rain

43%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Columbus, 1 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:04 AMSunset 8:23 PMDaylight 13h 19m

About Columbus, IN

Population

51,104

as of 2023

City Elevation

632 ft

Nearest Airport

IND

Indianapolis International Airport · 40 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

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Days to train

Race
Good, Better, Best 5K
Date
April 17, 2027

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Good, Better, Best 5K?
Good, Better, Best 5K is a running race held in Columbus, Indiana on April 17, 2027. 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 Good, Better, Best 5K?
Saturday, April 17, 2027 in Columbus, Indiana at 1320 W 200 S. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Good, Better, Best 5K?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Good, Better, Best 5K

Apr 17, 2027

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