Parade 5K Road Run -Elkhart County 4-H Fair
- Date Sun 26th July 2026
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Goshen, Indiana
- Price $25.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Get ready for an exciting day of running and fun at the Parade 5K Road Run during the Elkhart County 4-H Fair on Sunday, July 26, 2026! Held in the charming city of Goshen, Elkhart, this thrilling race takes participants along the iconic parade route, surrounded by thousands of enthusiastic spectators cheering you on. Runners of all skill levels are encouraged to participate, provided they can complete the 5K distance in 50 minutes or less.
As you prepare for the race, don't forget to hydrate and consider donning a fun costume to add to the festive atmosphere! Check-in begins at 10 AM at Corporate Tent 1, where you can pick up your race shirt and number bib. Transportation to the starting line at Rogers Park will be provided for registered runners, ensuring everyone has a smooth experience. With water stations along the route and ice towels awaiting you at the finish line, you'll be set for an invigorating run. Join us for a day of community spirit and friendly competition, and make lasting memories at the Parade 5K!
As you prepare for the race, don't forget to hydrate and consider donning a fun costume to add to the festive atmosphere! Check-in begins at 10 AM at Corporate Tent 1, where you can pick up your race shirt and number bib. Transportation to the starting line at Rogers Park will be provided for registered runners, ensuring everyone has a smooth experience. With water stations along the route and ice towels awaiting you at the finish line, you'll be set for an invigorating run. Join us for a day of community spirit and friendly competition, and make lasting memories at the Parade 5K!
Organiser's Description
EVENT INFORMATION:
The Parade 5k race runs the Elkhart County Fair Parade route with thousands of spectators. Temperatures are usually very warm. Be sure to hydrate the day before and morning of the race if hot temperatures are forecast. WE RECOMMEND THAT ALL COMPETITORS HAVE TRAINED PRIOR TO THIS RUN AND ARE ABLE TO COMPLETE THE 5K IN 50 MINUTES OR LESS. The Parade will follow the last runner on the route, which is why we need competitors to finish in a timely manor. Respectfully, this event is not intended for casual walkers or anyone that will have difficulty finishing the course. Running with strollers is acceptable, but please no pets. Costumes are also always fun to see!
* TO GUARANTEE A RACE SHIRT, PLEASE REGISTER BY JULY 1, 2026.
* PRIZES FOR TOP MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS
* CHECK-IN WILL TAKE PLACE AT CORPORATE TENT 1 LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST END OF THE FAIRGROUNDS, DIRECTLY NORTH OF THE RACE TRACK (NEAR GATE 5) THE DAY OF THE RACE FROM 10AM-11:30AM. THIS IS IS WHEN YOU WILL PICK UP YOUR RACE SHIRT AND RACE NUMBER BIB. YOU MUST PICK UP THESE ITEMS PRIOR TO THE RACE TO BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE.
* ALL REGISTERED RUNNERS WILL BE BUSED TO THE STARTING LINE AT ROGERS PARK BY CARDINAL BUSES. THOSE WITHOUT THE CURRENT ISSUED PARADE 5K RACE NUMBER WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO USE THE TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED, NOR RUN IN THE RACE.
* THE RACE ITSELF BEGINS APPROXIMATELY AT 1:20 PM OR WHENEVER THE RACE ROUTE CAN BE COMPLETELY CLEARED.
* TWO WATER STATIONS ARE AVAILABLE DURING THE ROUTE, AS WELL AS ICE TOWELS AT THE FINISH LINE.
* RESULTS WILL BE DISPLAYED AT WATTSMYTIME.COM [https://sites.google.com/view/wmt]& WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM
*BANDITS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED! -ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE SHOWING THEIR OFFICIAL RACE NUMBER TO START THE RACE. RACE ORGANIZERS WILL BE CHECKING TO ENSURE THE RACE IS FAIR TO ALL PARTICIPANTS THAT SIGN UP OFFICIALLY.
*A YOUTH MILE FUN RUN MAY TAKE PLACE ON THE HORSE TRACK BEFORE THE FINISH OF THE PARADE 5K, BUT IS SEPARATE FROM THIS EVENT. THOSE INTERESTED SHOULD VISIT 4HFAIR.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION.
WE SINCERELY APPRECIATE ALL OF YOU THAT HAVE PROPERLY SUPPORTED THIS RACE OVER THE YEARS OR FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME!
The Parade 5k race runs the Elkhart County Fair Parade route with thousands of spectators. Temperatures are usually very warm. Be sure to hydrate the day before and morning of the race if hot temperatures are forecast. WE RECOMMEND THAT ALL COMPETITORS HAVE TRAINED PRIOR TO THIS RUN AND ARE ABLE TO COMPLETE THE 5K IN 50 MINUTES OR LESS. The Parade will follow the last runner on the route, which is why we need competitors to finish in a timely manor. Respectfully, this event is not intended for casual walkers or anyone that will have difficulty finishing the course. Running with strollers is acceptable, but please no pets. Costumes are also always fun to see!
* TO GUARANTEE A RACE SHIRT, PLEASE REGISTER BY JULY 1, 2026.
* PRIZES FOR TOP MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS
* CHECK-IN WILL TAKE PLACE AT CORPORATE TENT 1 LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST END OF THE FAIRGROUNDS, DIRECTLY NORTH OF THE RACE TRACK (NEAR GATE 5) THE DAY OF THE RACE FROM 10AM-11:30AM. THIS IS IS WHEN YOU WILL PICK UP YOUR RACE SHIRT AND RACE NUMBER BIB. YOU MUST PICK UP THESE ITEMS PRIOR TO THE RACE TO BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE.
* ALL REGISTERED RUNNERS WILL BE BUSED TO THE STARTING LINE AT ROGERS PARK BY CARDINAL BUSES. THOSE WITHOUT THE CURRENT ISSUED PARADE 5K RACE NUMBER WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO USE THE TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED, NOR RUN IN THE RACE.
* THE RACE ITSELF BEGINS APPROXIMATELY AT 1:20 PM OR WHENEVER THE RACE ROUTE CAN BE COMPLETELY CLEARED.
* TWO WATER STATIONS ARE AVAILABLE DURING THE ROUTE, AS WELL AS ICE TOWELS AT THE FINISH LINE.
* RESULTS WILL BE DISPLAYED AT WATTSMYTIME.COM [https://sites.google.com/view/wmt]& WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM
*BANDITS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED! -ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE SHOWING THEIR OFFICIAL RACE NUMBER TO START THE RACE. RACE ORGANIZERS WILL BE CHECKING TO ENSURE THE RACE IS FAIR TO ALL PARTICIPANTS THAT SIGN UP OFFICIALLY.
*A YOUTH MILE FUN RUN MAY TAKE PLACE ON THE HORSE TRACK BEFORE THE FINISH OF THE PARADE 5K, BUT IS SEPARATE FROM THIS EVENT. THOSE INTERESTED SHOULD VISIT 4HFAIR.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION.
WE SINCERELY APPRECIATE ALL OF YOU THAT HAVE PROPERLY SUPPORTED THIS RACE OVER THE YEARS OR FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME!
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Parade 5K Road Run
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 26th July 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$25.00
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17746 -D County Road 34 (Elkhart County 4-H Fair, Main Office) (Race check-in at Corporate Picnic Tent Area), Goshen, 46528, IN, United States
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