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 for an exciting day of racing at the Groundhog 7-miler and 5-miler on Sunday, February 1, 2026, in beautiful Zionsville, Indiana! Hosted by Indy Runners, this event offers participants the chance to challenge themselves with a scenic 7-mile route or opt for the slightly longer 5-mile courseβboth traversing the picturesque Rail Trail. With a start time of 1:00 PM at Zionsville High School, this race is not only a fantastic way to get active but also supports a great cause. Last year, the event raised over $4,000 for the Zionsville Food Pantry, and participants are encouraged to bring additional canned goods or monetary donations to help those in need. Plus, for those who can't make it on race day, there's a Virtual Groundhog option available. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit while making a difference!
Organiser's Description
We had another great time last year at the Groundhog! Thanks to your generosity, we were able to raise another $4000+ 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 we'll continue to 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 1, 2026
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.
And we'll continue to 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 1, 2026
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
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Groundhog 5-Miler (By Donation)
Sun 1st February 2026 (1:00PM EST)
Free
Donations Suggested for the Zionsville Food Pantry -
Groundhog 7-Miler (By Donation)
Sun 1st February 2026 (1:00PM EST)
Free
Donations suggested for the Zionsville Food Pantry. -
Virtual Groundhog (By Donation)
Free
For those who can't make it on race day, but would still like to support the Zionsville Food Pantry.
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