
From the Organizer
Check out our Facebook page for more details:
https://www.facebook.com/MiddleburySummerFestival5k/
On Saturday, June 27, 2026, the Middlebury Summer Festival 5k and 1 mile race will be taking place as part of Middlebury's Annual Summer Festival celebration. Proceeds from the race will support Northridge Middle and High School Cross Country programs.
The event will feature two races designed for runners of all ages and experience levels. We will kick things off at 8:00 a.m. with the 1 Mile kids run and competitive 1 mile for 13 and older runners. The race will begin on State Street in Middlebury, by East Park. At 8:30 am, the 5K begins. Immediately following the race, prizes will be awarded to the top three men and women overall, and the top 3 winners in each age division. Both races will be electronically timed by Watt's my timing.
NO REFUNDS!
Shirts will be unisex. Kids will be unisex youth shirts. Online registration will be available through race morning until the race starts.
Registration and check-in for both races start at 6:45 am and will be at East Park. Packet pickup on Friday will be 5-7 pm at East Park.
Please arrive early to get good parking spots around town, map of spots will be posted in the near future.
Awards for 5k: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd overall Male and Female.
If you win and BREAK current course record in 5k you will earn $100. Male record: 14:27 Benard Kiptoo Koech, Female record: Haylee Hile 18:49. We will do prize drawings as well.
If you win and BREAK current course record in competitive 1 mile you will earn $50. Male record: 4:45 Mathew Keitany, Female record: Rachel Hall 5:46
5k Age groups: Top 3 in age groups M/F
Age groups are: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
1 mile fun run: Awards to top 5 boys, and top 5 girls.
Kids 5 and under need an adult with them during the 1 mile run. Thank you!
1 Mile competitive mile: Awards to top 5 male, and top 5 females.
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
83°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Goshen Muni Ap, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
3,681
as of 2023
Elevation
895 ft
Nearest Airport
SBN
South Bend International Airport · 31 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 84 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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Middlebury Summer Festival 5k and 1 mile
Jun 27, 2026