Lead the Way Race Day 2026 - presented by First Savings Bank
- Date Sat 2nd May 2026
- Time 8:10AM EDT
- Location Corydon, Indiana
- Price $6.30 - $27.50
- Races 6 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km
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Event summary
Experience the thrill of the new 5K course that winds through Indian Creek Trail and historic downtown Corydon, featuring a challenging hill and picturesque creekside pathways. Whether you're competing for cash prizes or simply enjoying the festive atmosphere, the Lead the Way Race Day promises a memorable experience for everyone. Awards will be given to the top three finishers in the men's and women's competitive mile races, as well as engraved "julep" glasses and Derby Day roses for age group winners. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to race and celebrate community spirit!
Organiser's Description
BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEADERSHIP HARRISON COUNTY [https://www.leadershipharrisoncounty.org/]
COURSE
Start Derby Day with a few furlongs of your own! Our annual race has a new location and a new format this year! Join us at the Fairgrounds in Corydon for a morning of races on and off the horse track. Options include competitive 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 three in the men's and women's competitive mile races will receive $100/$50/$25. Age group winners in other races receive an engraved "julep" glass and a Derby Day rose.
FEES Varies by race, with discounts for multiple events. T-shirt optional if registered by April 26th. 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
5k course map [https://drive.google.com/file/d/18yNIIxCCruoX6tJhpHVw7mFnCh6EWVyg/view?usp=sharing]. Mile races and youth races will be on the crushed limestone horse track at the Fairgrounds.
Races
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Men's Competitive Mile - Presented by Hey Elmer Print and Design
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt (Unisex Short-Sleeve Cotton/Poly Blend)
Sat 2nd May 2026 (8:10AM EDT)
$27.50
Prize money for top three finishers overall: 1st: $100 2nd: $50 3rd: $25 Open to ages 14+ (on race day). Minors may require parental permission to accept a prize. -
Community Mile Race - Presented by KORT Physical Therapy
Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt (Unisex Short-Sleeve Cotton/Poly Blend)
Sat 2nd May 2026 (8:20AM EDT)
$11.60
Chip timed with official results. No prize money. -
Youth 1/2 Mile Race - 10 and Under
Incl. $1.30 Fee & T-Shirt (Unisex Short-Sleeve Cotton/Poly Blend)
Sat 2nd May 2026 (8:45AM EDT)
$6.30
One lap on the horse track! Untimed fun run. -
Hobby Horse Hundred (100m) - 5 and Under
Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt (Unisex Short-Sleeve Cotton/Poly Blend)
Sat 2nd May 2026 (8:50AM EDT)
$11.60
Includes a custom-made hobby horse to keep! -
Hobby Horse Hundred (100m) - Ages 6-8
Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt (Unisex Short-Sleeve Cotton/Poly Blend)
Sat 2nd May 2026 (8:55AM EDT)
$11.60
Includes custom-made hobby horse to keep! -
Community 5k - Presented by Dr. Black's Eye Associates
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt (Unisex Short-Sleeve Cotton/Poly Blend)
Sat 2nd May 2026 (9:15AM EDT)
$27.50
Come one, come all! A great loop course of Corydon and surrounding areas. Professionally timed with age group and overall awards.
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341 S Capitol Ave, Corydon, 47112, IN, United States
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