Indoor Insanity 5k
- Date Sun 11th January 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Waterville, Maine
- Price Free - $38.00
- Races 6 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Indoor Insanity 5K, happening on Sunday, January 11, 2026, in Waterville, Kennebec! This unique indoor race allows participants to escape the winter chill and enjoy a fun-filled day of running, music, and camaraderie. With no icy surfaces or biting winds to contend with, you'll find joy in running laps in a vibrant atmosphere.
The Indoor Insanity 5K features multiple heats based on personal running speeds, accommodating everyone from elite runners to casual walkers. Whether you're aiming for a swift finish in Heat #1 or enjoying a relaxed pace in the dedicated walker lanes, there’s something for everyone. Plus, kids can join in the fun with a special Kids Fun Run! This event is not just about the race; it’s also a crucial fundraiser aimed at preventing lung cancer by supporting the installation of radon mitigation systems in low-income Maine households. Mark your calendars and prepare to have a blast while making a difference in your community! Don't forget to register early for your preferred heat and consider fundraising to help even more families.
The Indoor Insanity 5K features multiple heats based on personal running speeds, accommodating everyone from elite runners to casual walkers. Whether you're aiming for a swift finish in Heat #1 or enjoying a relaxed pace in the dedicated walker lanes, there’s something for everyone. Plus, kids can join in the fun with a special Kids Fun Run! This event is not just about the race; it’s also a crucial fundraiser aimed at preventing lung cancer by supporting the installation of radon mitigation systems in low-income Maine households. Mark your calendars and prepare to have a blast while making a difference in your community! Don't forget to register early for your preferred heat and consider fundraising to help even more families.
Organiser's Description
Join us on Sunday, January 11, 2026 for a race event unlike any other in Maine. Get out of the cold and head INDOORS: no ice underfoot, no frigid gusts in your face, and no snow overhead! Who knew running in circles was so much fun? Music, comaraderie, and running! Walkers welcome.
Indoor Insanity 5K is a fundraiser to prevent lung cancer. Your race fees help pay for installation of radon mitigation systems in low-income Maine households.
To minimize injury and "traffic jams", runners pick their preferred heat based on their average personal running speed.
Heat # 1 - for the fastest runners (15-20 minutes 5k) Field will be limited to 30 runners. First come, first served sign ups
Heat #2 - for the intermediate runners (20-27 minute 5k) Field will be limited to 75 runners. First come, first served sign ups
Heat #3 - for runners of any level willing to take on the chaos of Indoor Insanity.
Walkers: we have two dedicated lanes for walkers. Walkers start with Heat #1 Runners
Kids Fun Run, too!
The race is professionally chip-timed for accurate individual lap and finish times.
Race fees are for race only. The deadline to purchase race shirts if you want one is December 22, 2025. We will have limited quantities available for purchase on the day of the event. First-come, first-served.
Please consider fundraising to help us mitigate more homes.
Indoor Insanity 5K is a fundraiser to prevent lung cancer. Your race fees help pay for installation of radon mitigation systems in low-income Maine households.
To minimize injury and "traffic jams", runners pick their preferred heat based on their average personal running speed.
Heat # 1 - for the fastest runners (15-20 minutes 5k) Field will be limited to 30 runners. First come, first served sign ups
Heat #2 - for the intermediate runners (20-27 minute 5k) Field will be limited to 75 runners. First come, first served sign ups
Heat #3 - for runners of any level willing to take on the chaos of Indoor Insanity.
Walkers: we have two dedicated lanes for walkers. Walkers start with Heat #1 Runners
Kids Fun Run, too!
The race is professionally chip-timed for accurate individual lap and finish times.
Race fees are for race only. The deadline to purchase race shirts if you want one is December 22, 2025. We will have limited quantities available for purchase on the day of the event. First-come, first-served.
Please consider fundraising to help us mitigate more homes.
Races
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Heat 1 5k Runners 15-20 Minutes
Incl. $3.00 Fee
Sun 11th January 2026 (8:00AM EST)
$38.00
Online registration available through 5:00 p.m. on January 9, 2026. Race Day Registration (walk-ins welcome) opens at 7:15 a.m.; Heat # 1 ( -
Walkers in a Separate Lane
Incl. $3.00 Fee
Sun 11th January 2026 (8:00AM EST)
$38.00
Online registration available through 5:00 p.m. on January 9, 2026. Race Day Registration (walk-ins welcome) opens at 7:15 a.m. New for 2026! Walkers will start with Heat #1 runners at 8:00 a.m. We will have two dedicated lanes just for walkers. -
Heat #2 5K Runners 20-27 Minutes
Incl. $3.00 Fee
Sun 11th January 2026 (8:40AM EST)
$38.00
Online registration available through 5:00 p.m. on January 9, 2026. Race Day Registration (walk-ins welcome) opens at 7:15 a.m.; Heat #2 (20-27 minute 5K runners) starts at 8:40 or immediately following the Kids Fun Run. Schedule change: Walkers will be starting with Heat #1 this year. -
Heat #3 5K Runners 27 Minutes and Above
Incl. $3.00 Fee
Sun 11th January 2026 (9:20AM EST)
$38.00
Online registration available through 5:00 p.m. on January 9, 2026. Race-Day Registration (walk-ins welcome) opens at 7:15 a.m.; Heat #3 (for runners of all levels) starts at 9:20 or as soon as possible after the end of heat #2. -
Kids Fun Run
Incl. Long Sleeve Cotton T (Youth Sizing)
Sun 11th January 2026 (8:25AM EST)
Free
Kids fun run is 2 laps (.5 miles). Kids' fun run participants receive free race shirt. Kids' fun run only participants are not eligible for door prizes. -
Fundraiser Not Running or Walking
Free
Not running or walking but want to support Indoor Insanity through a fundraising page to send to family, friends and colleagues
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Harold Alfond Athletics & Recreation Center, Colby College, 4900 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, 04901, ME, United States
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