New Castle Band 5K Run and Walk
- Date
- August 1, 2026
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $20
From the Organizer
Calling all runners and walkers: Join us Aug 1, 2026 for a scenic 5K Fun Run/Walk on the Wilbur Wright Trail beginning and ending at our local YMCA. This is a family friendly race, strollers welcome, but please keep it to your 2-legged family members (no pets).
This is our 2nd annual NC Band 5k. Boosters are raising funds to support all of our many ensembles including: Marching Band, Jazz Ensembles, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Festival and Open Class Indoor Percussion groups and Winter Guard.
We encourage you to register online at runsignup.com ahead of time, but if you need help getting registered, we will have volunteers on site to help with registations the day of the race from 730-830am. Packet pick-up will also be on race day, 730-830am. Race will start at 9am. Race entry is $20/person including all processing fees, and you'll receive awesome race swag!
Prizes for the top 3 overall male and female finishers. As this is a fun run, we will not be using a timing company this year.
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
83°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from New Castle 3 Sw, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About New Castle, IN
City Elevation
1,075 ft
Nearest Airport
IND
Indianapolis International Airport · 51 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Date
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- What is the New Castle Band 5K Run and Walk?
- New Castle Band 5K Run and Walk is a running race held in New Castle, 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 New Castle Band 5K Run and Walk?
- Saturday, August 1, 2026 in New Castle, Indiana at 300 Whittenbraker Ave. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the New Castle Band 5K Run and Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
New Castle Band 5K Run and Walk
Aug 1, 2026