Cole Porter Classic 2025

  • Date Sat 4th October 2025
  • Time 9:00AM EDT
  • Location Peru, Indiana
  • Price $32.80
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 10km, 5km

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Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable day of fitness and fun at the Cole Porter Classic 2025! This exciting event will take place on Saturday, October 4, 2025, in the vibrant city of Peru, Miami. Participants can choose between a thrilling 10K run, a 5K run, or a 5K competitive race walk, all kicking off at 9:00 AM. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, this event promises a fantastic atmosphere along a relatively flat and picturesque course that winds through the scenic Riverwalk Park trail and city streets.

As part of the Peru Rotary Clubs’ commitment to community engagement, this race not only encourages health and wellness but also celebrates local spirit. With awards for age group winners and overall champions in each category, including the coveted first place medals for both the 5K and 10K events, there's a chance for everyone to shine. Plus, the first 150 entrants will receive a special finishers medal! Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunityβ€”be sure to pre-register by September 28 to guarantee your long-sleeved shirt. Join us for a day filled with excitement, camaraderie, and achievement at the Cole Porter Classic!

Organiser's Description

PERU ROTARY CLUBS COLE PORTER CLASSIC:
5K & 10K ROAD RACE
10K RUN ** 5K RUN ** 5K COMPETITIVE RACE WALK
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2025
All events start at 9:00 AM.
YOU MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE THE 10K RUN IN 1 HOUR AND 30 MINUTES!!!

SPECIAL NOTE:
NO pets or wheeled devices allowed.
EXCEPTION - wheelchairs or child strollers designed for trails or roads are permitted.

PACKET PICK-UP & REGISTRATION:
LOCATION: Miami County YMCA, 751 West 2nd St., Peru, IN.
Race day packet pick will open at 7:30am

Pre-registration closes at 11:59pm on September 28, 2025! (Required to be guaranteed a long-sleeved shirt)

LATE REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLINE ONLY UNTIL 3:00PM ON OCTOBER 3, 2025. (SHIRT SIZE AND AVAILABILITY NOT GUARANTEED)

PRE-REGISTRAION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, BUT ON-SITE RACE DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE!

THE COURSE:
The course is relatively flat and continues along the Riverwalk Park trail, city streets and on the NPT. All events begin and end at the YMCA.

AGE & OVERALL WINNERS:
Awards will be presented to the male & female winners in various age brackets for the following events: 5K Run, 10K Run, 5K Competitive Race Walk. There will also be a 1st place overall award presented for the 5K & 10K runs and for the 5K Competitive Race Walk.

THE FIRST 150 ENTRANTS WILL RECEIVE A FINISHERS MEDAL!!

RACE PROVISIONS:

*DIVISION AWARDS *RESTROOMS *FREQUENT WATER STATIONS *CHIP TIMING

Races

  • 10K Run

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & Long-Sleeved Shirt

    Sat 4th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $32.80

    Runners Only!!
  • 5K Run

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & Long-Sleeved Shirt

    Sat 4th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $32.80

    Runner Only!!
  • 5K Competitive Race Walk

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & Long-Sleeved Shirt

    Sat 4th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $32.80

    THIS IS A COMPETITIVE RACE WALK. NO RUNNING OR JOGGING IS PERMITTED AT ANY TIME IN THIS EVENT. IF YOU WISH TO DO A COMBINATION OF RUNNING AND WALKING PLEASE CHOOSE THE 5K RUN OPTION. ANY PARTICIPANTS REGISTERED IN THIS CATEGORY SEEN RUNNING OR JOGGING WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. **FUN WALKERS MAY ALSO PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVENT.

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Location

Miami County YMCA, 751 West 2nd St, Peru, 46970, IN, United States

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