Over the River and Through the Woods 5k/10K and Morning Fest
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Distance
- 5k · 10K
From the Organizer
Welcome to the annual Over the River and Through the Woods 5k/10K and Morning Fest!
The 5k and 10K both feature a beautiful courses which utilize the new trail and Reeder Park.
Packet Pickup and race day registration will take place at the shelter in Reeder Park from 7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
All Participants will receive:
- An awesome race t-shirt*
- Post race awards
- Live results
- Kids 5 and under free! (do not receive bib or t-shirt)
- Strollers and friendly, leashed dogs are welcome!
The following FAMILY/COMMUNITY Activities are from 9:00-Noon
-Food truck
-Kids activities including face painting
-Farmers Market & Vendor Fair
and more!
*You must be registered by September 21st to be guaranteed a race t-shirt
Race Day Schedule:
- 7:30 - 8:45 am - Packet Pickup / Race Day Registration
- 9:00 am - 5K/10K Run / Walk start
- 10:00 am. - 5K Awards Ceremony
- 11:00 am - 10K Awards Ceremony
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
76°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Rockville, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Montezuma, IN
Elevation
492 ft
Nearest Airport
LAF
Purdue University Airport · 48 mi
Major Hub
IND
Indianapolis International Airport · 57 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Over the River and Through the Woods 5k/10K and Morning Fest, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
110
Days to train
- Race
- Over the River and Through the Woods 5k/10K and Morning Fest
- Date
- September 26, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Over the River and Through the Woods 5k/10K and Morning Fest?
- Over the River and Through the Woods 5k/10K and Morning Fest is a running race held in Montezuma, Indiana on September 26, 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 Over the River and Through the Woods 5k/10K and Morning Fest?
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Montezuma, Indiana at 465 N Washington St, Montezuma, IN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Over the River and Through the Woods 5k/10K and Morning Fest?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Over the River and Through the Woods 5k/10K and Morning Fest
Sep 26, 2026