Shipshewana Mayfest Road Run
Shipshewana Mayfest Road Run is a running race on May 8, 2027 in Shipshewana, IN, with entry fees from $15 to $20.
- Date
- May 8, 2027 (192 days to go)
- Price
- $15–$20
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
On Saturday, May 8th, 2026, the Shipshewana Mayfest Road Run will be taking place as part of Shipshewana's Annual Mayfest celebration. The event will feature two races designed for runners of all ages and experience levels.
We will kick things off at 8:15 a.m. with the 1 Mile Fun Run. The race will begin near 345 North Morton Street at the Wolfe Building. The fun run will be run on the newly paved North Street. It will be a straight out and back run for the kids. The kids will finish close to where they started. Medals will be awarded to the top three boys and girls. At 8:30 am, the 5K Shipshewana Road Run begins. The course has slightly changed but will be familiar to any who have run here before! Immediately following the race, prizes will be awarded to the top three men and women overall, and the winner in each age division. Both races will be electronically timed.
Pre-registration cost is $15 for the 1 Mile Fun Run (13 and under) and $20 for the 5K. Registration will also be available the morning of the race for $20 and $25 respectively. Pre-registration ends Friday, May 7th at 2:00pm. All those who register the morning of the race will receive T-shirts while supplies last. Registration and check-in for both races starts at 7am and will be at the 345 North Morton Street (The Wolfe Building) Please arrive early to register and to receive your shirt and bib number.
Awards for 5k- 1st 2nd 3rd overall for men's and women's. Age groups 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Awards for 1 mile fun run- 1st 2nd 3rd overall boys and girls + JoJo's free pretzel token for all participants!
Events
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
68°
Typical Low
47°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lagrange, 9 mi from the venue.
About Shipshewana, IN
City Elevation
874 ft
Nearest Airport
SBN
South Bend International Airport · 37 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 84 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Days to train
- Race
- Shipshewana Mayfest Road Run
- Date
- May 8, 2027
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Shipshewana Mayfest Road Run
May 8, 2027