From the Organizer
Part of the 78th Mitchell Persimmon Festival going on September 22-28, 2025! This historic 5k is part of the Mag7 race series.
Lots of awards in this event with 3 places given in 5 year increments in the 5k run as well as top 5 M/F in the walk and top 3 M/F in the free kids 1M event.
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
75°
Typical Low
50°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Oolitic Purdue Ex Fm, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
3,941
as of 2023
Elevation
677 ft
Nearest Airport
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 56 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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110
Days to train
Coming Up
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16 miles away
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9 miles away
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9 miles away
Walk/5K for LIFE Family Resource Center
13 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Persimmon Festival 5k
Sep 26, 2026