Groundhog 7-miler/5-miler hosted by Indy Runners

  • Date Sun 1st February 2026
  • Time 1:00PM EST
  • Location Zionsville, Indiana
  • Price Free
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5 Mile

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exciting Groundhog 7-Miler and 5-Miler taking place on Sunday, February 1, 2026, in Zionsville, Boone County! This vibrant community event promises a fantastic day of racing while supporting a great cause. Participants can choose between a challenging 7-mile route or a slightly longer 5-mile trek, both set against the scenic backdrop of the Rail Trail. With a start time of 1:00 PM at Zionsville High School, this race is perfect for runners of all levels.

Last year, the event successfully raised $3,500 for the Zionsville Food Pantry, and this year, there's also a "Virtual Groundhog" option for those who want to support the cause from afar. Don't forget to bring along any canned goods to contribute to the pantry’s efforts! Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit as we celebrate Groundhog Day while making a difference. Let’s make this year’s race another memorable one!

Organiser's Description

We had another great time last year with our newest version of the Groundhog! Thanks to your generosity, we were able to raise another $3500 for the Zionsville Food Pantry. We've once again added a "Virtual Groundhog" for those who would like to support the cause, but can't make it on race day.

And back by popular demand, it's the 7-mile version of the Groundhog! We'll be back to our old ways of offering a 7-mile option and our 5-mile option - utilizing the Rail Trail with a bit of extension farther to the north.

TIME CUT OFF: We do need to ask for folks wanting to do the 7-miler to keep up a 14:00 per mile pace. Our course sentry at Mulberry Street (Mile 4.5) will be diverting everyone after that to just take the 5-mile route back to the high school.

RACE DAY: Sunday, February 2, 2025 (On Groundhog's Day this year!)

START TIME: 1:00pm

LOCATION: Zionsville High School - 1001 Mulberry Street, Zionsville, Indiana 46077

NOTE: Admittedly, the 5-mile route is a touch long by about 0.2-miles...so you get a little bonus fun for your money. :)

Special Thanks to Zionsville Community High School for being our long time host and the Zionsville Food Pantry as our beneficiary. We'll still be collecting mostly monetary donations to support the food pantry this year, but they will be on site again to scoop up any additional canned food items our participants might also bring along.

Thanks again for all the great support over the years. We're looking forward to another fun day of racing and giving back.

Races

  • Groundhog 5-Miler (By Donation)

    Sun 1st February 2026 (1:00PM EST)

    Free

    OPENS 31 AUG
    Donations Suggested for the Zionsville Food Pantry
  • Groundhog 7-Miler (By Donation)

    Sun 1st February 2026 (1:00PM EST)

    Free

    OPENS 31 AUG
    Donations suggested for the Zionsville Food Pantry.
  • Virtual Groundhog (By Donation)

    Free

    OPENS 31 AUG
    For those who can't make it on race day, but would still like to support the Zionsville Food Pantry.

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1000 Mulberry Street, Zionsville, 46077, IN, United States

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