First Day Trail Run and Walk at Monroe Lake
- Date Thu 1st January 2026
- Time 3:30PM EST
- Location Bloomington, Indiana
- Price $15.95
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Kick off the New Year with the First Day Trail Run and Walk at Monroe Lake on January 1, 2026! Set in the beautiful Bloomington, Monroe area at the Fairfax State Recreation Area, this event offers a fantastic way to enjoy the great outdoors while embracing a healthy and active lifestyle. Participants can choose from three scenic courses: a challenging 3.7-mile route, a moderate 2.9-mile trail, or a leisurely 1.3-mile walk, perfect for all fitness levels.
Registration is affordable, with early bird rates at just $15 until December 15, and includes plenty of perks! Expect a delicious food station featuring cozy soup, grilled cheese sandwiches, and warm hot cocoa, along with a chance to win great prizes in the drawing. The first 300 registrants will also receive a collectible embroidered event patch. Don’t miss out on this community celebration where you can ring in the New Year, enjoy the warmth of a large fire, and capture the moments with hundreds of free photos. Join us for an unforgettable day of fun and fitness – let’s make this New Year’s celebration one for the books!
Registration is affordable, with early bird rates at just $15 until December 15, and includes plenty of perks! Expect a delicious food station featuring cozy soup, grilled cheese sandwiches, and warm hot cocoa, along with a chance to win great prizes in the drawing. The first 300 registrants will also receive a collectible embroidered event patch. Don’t miss out on this community celebration where you can ring in the New Year, enjoy the warmth of a large fire, and capture the moments with hundreds of free photos. Join us for an unforgettable day of fun and fitness – let’s make this New Year’s celebration one for the books!
Organiser's Description
EARLY REGISTRATION (THRU DECEMBER 15) IS $15
ADVANCE REGISTRATION (DECEMBER 16-30) IS $20
SAME-DAY REGISTRATION (JANUARY 1) IS $25 (CASH / CHECK ONLY)
_FAIRFAX STATE RECREATION AREA ON MONROE LAKE: BAY VIEW SHELTER_
CHECK-IN / SAME-DAY REGISTRATION: 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
RUN / WALK START TIME: 3:30 p.m.
This is an untimed, NON-COMPETITIVE run/walk. Choose from a 3.7-MILE, 2.9-MILE, OR 1.3-MILE COURSE and dont forget to tap the bell and RING IN THE NEW YEAR as you cross the finish line!
The FIRST 300 TO REGISTER IN ADVANCE get the 100% embroidered, collectible, EVENT PATCH!
ALL REGISTRATIONS INCLUDE
* A FOOD STATION with soup, grilled cheese sandwiches, hot cocoa, and a wide variety of snacks.
* A ticket for the PRIZE DRAWING, which will have TONS of great prizes!
* Hundreds of FREE PHOTOS for you to download after the event.
* A LARGE FIRE to keep you warm while waiting for the start and enjoying food after you finish.
SPECIAL NOTE FOR LEISURELY WALKERS: Please be aware that all courses close at 5 p.m. and the food station will shut down shortly after that.
Dogs are not encouraged but are permitted. They must be on a leash of 6' or less at all times, and we ask that you begin the run/walk at the back of the group.
COURSE MAPS
* LONG COURSE, 3.7-miles: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/16519698
* MEDIUM COURSE, 2.9-miles: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/47344648 [https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/47344648]
* SHORT COURSE, 1.3-miles: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/16519720
QUESTIONS? Contact the Paynetown Activity Center on Monroe Lake at 812-837-9967 or email Jill Vance at [email protected].
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT SUPPORT PUBLIC EVENTS, PROGRAMS, AND INTERPRETATION AT MONROE LAKE [https://www.in.gov/dnr/state-parks/parks-lakes/monroe-lake/]!
ADVANCE REGISTRATION (DECEMBER 16-30) IS $20
SAME-DAY REGISTRATION (JANUARY 1) IS $25 (CASH / CHECK ONLY)
_FAIRFAX STATE RECREATION AREA ON MONROE LAKE: BAY VIEW SHELTER_
CHECK-IN / SAME-DAY REGISTRATION: 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
RUN / WALK START TIME: 3:30 p.m.
This is an untimed, NON-COMPETITIVE run/walk. Choose from a 3.7-MILE, 2.9-MILE, OR 1.3-MILE COURSE and dont forget to tap the bell and RING IN THE NEW YEAR as you cross the finish line!
The FIRST 300 TO REGISTER IN ADVANCE get the 100% embroidered, collectible, EVENT PATCH!
ALL REGISTRATIONS INCLUDE
* A FOOD STATION with soup, grilled cheese sandwiches, hot cocoa, and a wide variety of snacks.
* A ticket for the PRIZE DRAWING, which will have TONS of great prizes!
* Hundreds of FREE PHOTOS for you to download after the event.
* A LARGE FIRE to keep you warm while waiting for the start and enjoying food after you finish.
SPECIAL NOTE FOR LEISURELY WALKERS: Please be aware that all courses close at 5 p.m. and the food station will shut down shortly after that.
Dogs are not encouraged but are permitted. They must be on a leash of 6' or less at all times, and we ask that you begin the run/walk at the back of the group.
COURSE MAPS
* LONG COURSE, 3.7-miles: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/16519698
* MEDIUM COURSE, 2.9-miles: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/47344648 [https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/47344648]
* SHORT COURSE, 1.3-miles: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/16519720
QUESTIONS? Contact the Paynetown Activity Center on Monroe Lake at 812-837-9967 or email Jill Vance at [email protected].
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT SUPPORT PUBLIC EVENTS, PROGRAMS, AND INTERPRETATION AT MONROE LAKE [https://www.in.gov/dnr/state-parks/parks-lakes/monroe-lake/]!
Races
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13th Annual First Day Trail Run and Walk
Incl. $0.95 Fee & Embroidered Patch
Thu 1st January 2026 (3:30PM EST)
$15.95
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Fairfax State Recreation Area, 9300 S. Fairfax Road, Bloomington, 47401, IN, United States
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