Griffith Education Foundation 5k
Griffith Education Foundation 5k is a running race on September 5, 2026 in Griffith, IN, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- September 5, 2026 (44 days to go)
- Location
- 600 N Broad St, Griffith, IN
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Rock N Run 5K Run/Walk
This race benefits the Griffith Educational Foundation which is a non for proft organization that provides opportunities for donors to give back to their schools by funding teacher and classroom grants for creative and innovative classroom activities, projects and programs beyond what tax dollars can accommodate.
Place
Central Park
600 N. Broad St
Griffith, IN 46319
Race starting at 9. Race concludes at 11.
Registration starting at 8 am the day of the race.
Bananas and water will be provided after the race.
Visit the Rock N Rail Car show after the race starting at noon
PRICING:
$30 adult
$20 kid
4 ADULT PERSON DISCOUNT AT $80
MUST REGISTER ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 20th TO ORDER A T-SHIRT.
Strollers and leashed dogs are allowed. Please be mindful of other runners and walkers and leave ample space.
Ample parking and bathroom facilities available on site.
Awards and door prizes presented immediately following race completion. Winners must be present.
Awards will be given to the Top Overall male and female in the following age groups:
Age groups:
Under 18
19-35
36-49
50+
There are no refunds
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
79°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Park Forest, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Griffith, IN
Population
16,228
as of 2023
City Elevation
618 ft
Nearest Airport
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 24 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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44
Days to train
- Race
- Griffith Education Foundation 5k
- Date
- September 5, 2026
- Location
- 600 N Broad St, Griffith, IN
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Griffith Education Foundation 5k
Sep 5, 2026