From the Organizer
The Mid-Summer 5K Challenge is a 5K run and walk road race held at Bloomington High School North, and all proceeds benefit the boys and girls Bloomington High School North Cross Country Teams. The course begins next to the bleachers of the Bloomington North track and field facility, utilizes the Prow Road, Kinser Pike, and Acuff Road loop, including the main road on the Bloomington North campus. Both miles and kilometers are marked, and the final 300 meters are run on the Ralph Sieboldt Track.
Race Date is August 1, 2026
Registration begins at 7:00 am
Race begins at 8:00 am
Age group awards are divided into Male and Female categories and are as follows:
Run: Top 3 Overall, 10 & Under, 11-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over
Walk: Top five overall
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
85°
Typical Low
65°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bloomington Indiana Univ, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Bloomington, IN
Population
78,791
as of 2023
City Elevation
810 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.
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41
Days to train
- Race
- Mid-Summer 5K Challenge
- Date
- August 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Mid-Summer 5K Challenge?
- Mid-Summer 5K Challenge is a running race held in Bloomington, Indiana on August 1, 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 Mid-Summer 5K Challenge?
- Saturday, August 1, 2026 in Bloomington, Indiana at 3901 N Kinser Pike. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Mid-Summer 5K Challenge?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Mid-Summer 5K Challenge
Aug 1, 2026