
From the Organizer
Join us for our 16th Dixie Day 5K in beautiful lakeside North Webster, Indiana. The theme for 2025 will be Popeye and Olive Oil's 5K to support the North Webster Food Pantry so wear your favorite Popeye or Olive Oil costumes for prizes. More competitive athletes, don't worry, this race is professionally timed and prizes will be given in the following age groups: 2-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ for both male and female.
This race supports the North Webster Food Pantry! A special collection of non-perishable food will also be accepted!
Pre-registration cost through 5/23: $20.00 // 5/24-7/25: $25.00 // Day of $30.00 Pre-registrations received by July 17th are guaranteed a FREE t-shirt.
Cut off for online registration is July 19th. Pre-registrations received by July 17th are guaranteed a FREE t-shirt. We can not guarantee t-shirts if you register after July 17th.
Registration and bib pick-up starts at 6:45a.m. at the North Webster Community Center and ends in the same location. Following the race, enjoy the festivities downtown North Webster.
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
63°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Northern Indiana Wfo, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
900 ft
Nearest Airport
FWA
Fort Wayne International Airport · 36 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 107 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Popeye and Olive Oil's 5K
Jul 25, 2026