Ellettsville 5K
- Date Sat 19th September 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Ellettsville, Indiana
- Price Free - $27.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and fun at the Fourth Annual Ellettsville 5K on Saturday, September 19, 2026! Taking place in the scenic town of Ellettsville, Monroe, this vibrant event features a flat, out-and-back course along the beautiful Karst Park Greenway Trail, making it perfect for both seasoned runners and enthusiastic walkers. The festivities kick off bright and early, with a free kids' pre-race 1-mile fun run at 8:00 AM, followed by the main 5K race starting at 8:30 AM.
This year's race is part of the Mag 7 Series and is proudly designated as a "Hidden Gem," providing participants with bonus points for completing the challenge. With exciting new chip timing provided by AB Timing, every second counts! Participants who register by September 9 will receive a commemorative t-shirt, and there will be awards for overall and age group winners, along with random door prizes and the thrilling "Ring that Bell" feature for anyone breaking existing race records. Proceeds from this wonderful event will support future sporting and recreational events in Ellettsville, so come join the fun, challenge yourself, and help contribute to a great cause! Parking is
This year's race is part of the Mag 7 Series and is proudly designated as a "Hidden Gem," providing participants with bonus points for completing the challenge. With exciting new chip timing provided by AB Timing, every second counts! Participants who register by September 9 will receive a commemorative t-shirt, and there will be awards for overall and age group winners, along with random door prizes and the thrilling "Ring that Bell" feature for anyone breaking existing race records. Proceeds from this wonderful event will support future sporting and recreational events in Ellettsville, so come join the fun, challenge yourself, and help contribute to a great cause! Parking is
Organiser's Description
5K race for runners and walkers with a free kids' pre-race 1-mile fun run. Fun run starts at 8:00 AM and 5K at 8:30 AM. Flat, out and back course on Karst Park Greenway Trail. NEW THIS YEAR - we will have chip timing provided by AB Timing. Fourth annual race and part of the Mag 7 Series. This year designated as Mag 7 "Hidden Gem" (5 series bonus points for completing). T-shirts are available for entrants who register by no later than September 9. Overall and age group awards and random drawings for door prizes after the race for both 5K runners and walkers. "Ring that Bell" feature (including special prize) for anyone breaking the overall or any age group record (male and female). Names of those individuals holding current records and their times will be posted near start. Proceeds, after costs, will be used to sponsor future Ellettsville sporting or recreational events. Parking for the race will be at the west side of the Ferrellgas office parking lot (701 E. Temperance Street), Edward Jones (5933 IN-46), Ellettsville Dental Center (5915 IN-46), Campbell's Park and Marci Jane Lewis Park (105 South Park Street). Do not park in the Peoples State Bank parking lot.
Race packet pickup will be at the following dates, times and locations:
* Friday (9/18/2025) - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM - At the shelter in Marci Jane Lewis Park (adjacent to Street Department building)
* Saturday (9/19/2025) - Starting at 7:30 AM - At the race site near the start/finish line
RECORDS:
Runners
Overall
Male - 17:07; Female - 19:24
0-19 Age Group
Male - 17:35; Female - 19:40
20-29 Age Group
Male - 17:07; Female - 19:24
30-39 Age Group
Male - 17:55; Female - 20:21
40-49 Age Group
Male - 18:53; Female - 21:07
50-59 Age Group
Male - 17:59; Female - 21:28
60-69 Age Group
Male - 21:59; Female - 30:23
70 Plus Age Group
Male - 26:36; Female - 39:42
Walkers
Overall
Male - 33:11; Female - 36:32
0-29 Age Group
Male - 44:01; Female - 51:29
30-69 Age Group
Male - 33:11; Female - 36:32
70 Plus Age Group
Male - 37:56; Female - 39:25
Race packet pickup will be at the following dates, times and locations:
* Friday (9/18/2025) - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM - At the shelter in Marci Jane Lewis Park (adjacent to Street Department building)
* Saturday (9/19/2025) - Starting at 7:30 AM - At the race site near the start/finish line
RECORDS:
Runners
Overall
Male - 17:07; Female - 19:24
0-19 Age Group
Male - 17:35; Female - 19:40
20-29 Age Group
Male - 17:07; Female - 19:24
30-39 Age Group
Male - 17:55; Female - 20:21
40-49 Age Group
Male - 18:53; Female - 21:07
50-59 Age Group
Male - 17:59; Female - 21:28
60-69 Age Group
Male - 21:59; Female - 30:23
70 Plus Age Group
Male - 26:36; Female - 39:42
Walkers
Overall
Male - 33:11; Female - 36:32
0-29 Age Group
Male - 44:01; Female - 51:29
30-69 Age Group
Male - 33:11; Female - 36:32
70 Plus Age Group
Male - 37:56; Female - 39:25
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Karst Trail Head at Route 46 and Hartstrait Roads., Ellettsville, 47429, IN, United States
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