Lead the Way Race Day 2026

  • Date Sat 2nd May 2026
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Corydon, Indiana
  • Price $6.30 - $27.50
  • Races 7 races
  • Distances 1 Mile, 5km

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day at the Lead the Way Race Day 2026 on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026, in beautiful Corydon, Harrison! This exciting event invites runners of all ages to kick off Derby Day with a variety of thrilling race options. Participants can choose from elite mile races with enticing prize money, a community mile race, youth races, and a scenic community 5K. The 5K course promises a unique experience, taking you on a loop from the Fairgrounds, through the picturesque Indian Creek Trail, and past the historic sites of downtown Corydon, including the first state capitol.

With awards for the top three male and female finishers, including age group recognition and cash prizes for elite mile competitors, there's plenty of motivation to lace up those running shoes! Plus, children aged 10 and under can join the fun in the 5K for free when accompanied by a paying adult. Don’t miss out on this chance to establish new course records and enjoy a fantastic day of racing. Make sure to register online by 11:59 PM on May 1st, or take advantage of race day registration for a small additional fee. Join us for a memorable celebration of community, fitness,

Organiser's Description

PRESENTED BY LEADERSHIP HARRISON COUNTY [https://www.leadershipharrisoncounty.org/]

LEAD SPONSOR TBD

COURSE
Start Derby Day with a few furlongs of your own! We kept the Derby date and theme, but our annual race has a new location and a new format this year! Join us as the Fairgrounds in Corydon for a morning of races on and off the horse track. Options include elite mile races (with prize money!), a community mile race, youth races, and a community 5k. We're excited about the 5k course, which is a loop from the Fairgrounds, taking in Indian Creek Trail and historic downtown Corydon. It will include one big hill, a bit of gravel, a beautiful creekside trail, and some road running past the first state capitol, back to the finish.

AWARDS Top 3 female and male, with age group recognition. Top three in the men's and women's elite mile races will receive $100/$50/$25.

FEE Varies by race, with discounts for multiple events. T-shirt optional if registered by April 12th. Children 10 and under may participate in the 5k at no charge if accompanied by a responsible, paying participant. Online registration closes at 11:59pm on Friday, May 1st. Race day registration is available for an extra $5 per race.

COURSE RECORDS
New course this year--come help us establish the records!

COURSE MAP
(Mile races and youth races will be on the crushed limestone horse track at the Fairgrounds. Stand by for the new 5k course map.)

Races

  • Women's Elite Mile

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt (Unisex Short-Sleeve Cotton-Poly Blend)

    Sat 2nd May 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $27.50

    OPENS 27 DEC
    Prize money for top three finishers overall: 1st: $100 2nd: $50 3rd: $25
  • Men's Elite Mile

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt (Unisex Short-Sleeve Cotton-Poly Blend)

    Sat 2nd May 2026 (8:10AM EDT)

    $27.50

    OPENS 27 DEC
    Prize money for top three finishers overall: 1st: $100 2nd: $50 3rd: $25
  • Community Mile Race

    Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt (Unisex Short-Sleeve Cotton-Poly Blend)

    Sat 2nd May 2026 (8:20AM EDT)

    $11.60

    OPENS 27 DEC
    No prize money for the community mile race.
  • Youth 1/2 Mile Race - 10 and Under

    Incl. $1.30 Fee

    Sat 2nd May 2026 (8:45AM EDT)

    $6.30

    OPENS 27 DEC
  • Hobby Horse 100m - 5 and Under

    Incl. $1.30 Fee

    Sat 2nd May 2026 (8:50AM EDT)

    $6.30

    OPENS 27 DEC
  • Hobby Horse 100m - Ages 6-8

    Incl. $1.30 Fee

    Sat 2nd May 2026 (8:55AM EDT)

    $6.30

    OPENS 27 DEC
  • Community 5k

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt (Unisex Short-Sleeve Cotton-Poly Blend)

    Sat 2nd May 2026 (9:15AM EDT)

    $27.50

    OPENS 27 DEC

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Location

341 S Capitol Ave, Corydon, 47112, IN, United States

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