Rose Island Winter Warrior
- Date Sun 22nd February 2026
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Charlestown, Indiana
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready to embrace the winter vibes at the Rose Island Winter Warrior event on Sunday, February 22, 2026, in the charming town of Charlestown, Clark. This exhilarating fun run marks the final race in the Winter Warrior Series, perfect for anyone looking to recover from their hilly adventures or kickstart their training for warmer days ahead. Participants will enjoy a scenic course that spans approximately 5 to 6 miles, taking runners across the historic old bridge into Rose Island, where they'll pass by the remnants of the old amusement park and meander through the picturesque wooded trails before crossing the finish line.
All finishers will receive a custom medal, and those who complete three out of the four races in the series will earn their coveted Winter Warrior medal and shirt. With awards for the overall male and female winners, this event promises a fun-filled day for both competitive runners and casual participants alike. Remember, this is a cupless event, so be sure to bring your own water bottle or hydration pack to stay refreshed during the race. Join us for an unforgettable winter running experience in Charlestown!
All finishers will receive a custom medal, and those who complete three out of the four races in the series will earn their coveted Winter Warrior medal and shirt. With awards for the overall male and female winners, this event promises a fun-filled day for both competitive runners and casual participants alike. Remember, this is a cupless event, so be sure to bring your own water bottle or hydration pack to stay refreshed during the race. Join us for an unforgettable winter running experience in Charlestown!
Organiser's Description
THE LAST RACE IN THE WINTER WARRIOR SERIES! THIS FUN RUN IS A PERFECT CHOICE FOR A RECOVERY RUN AFTER LOVIN THE HILLS OR TO GEAR UP FOR WARMER WEATHER. THE COURSE TAKES YOU ACROSS THE OLD BRIDGE INTO ROSE ISLAND WHERE YOU WILL PASS THE DIFFERENT SITES OF THE OLD AMUSEMENT PARK, THEN BACK THROUGH THE WOODED TRAILS TO THE FINISH.
ALL FINISHERS WILL RECEIVE A CUSTOM MEDAL.
COMPLETE ALL OF THE WINTER WARRIOR SERIES TO EARN YOUR WARRIOR STATUS.
DEAM LAKE WINTER WARRIOR [https://runsignup.com/deamlakewinterwarrior]
WAVERLY WINTER WARRIOR [https://runsignup.com/waverlywinterwarrior]
OL' SILTY WINTER WARRIOR [https://runsignup.com/olsiltywinterwarrior]
ROSE ISLAND WINTER WARRIOR [https://runsignup.com/roseislandwinterwarrior]
AWARDS
EACH RACE WILL HAVE AWARDS FOR OVERALL MALE / FEMALE.
YOU WILL WANT TO COMPLETE 3 OF THE 4 RACES TO EARN YOUR WINTER WARRIOR MEDAL AND SHIRT!
STAY HYDRATED & STAY SAFE
THIS EVENT IS CUPLESS. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN WATER BOTTLE, HYDRATION PACK, OR CUP.
RESTROOMS
WE WILL BE USING THE ON-SITE RESTROOMS NEAR THE PARKING LOT.
AID STATION
WE WILL HAVE AN AID STATION NEAR THE FINISH AREA WITH PLENTY OF SNACKS AND WATER REFILL STATION. JUST A REMINDER OUR TRAIL RACES ARE CUPLESS. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN WATER BOTTLE OR HYDRATION VEST. THIS GREATLY REDUCES LITTER AND WASTE FROM OUR TRAIL EVENTS.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
THE START/FINISH LINE WILL BE NEAR THE PARKING LOT OF TRAIL HEAD #4. WE WILL BE RUNNING TRAILS 4, 3 AND 7. WE ARE STILL WORKING OUT THE DETAILS WITH THE PARK BUT THIS WILL BE THE TENTATIVE COURSE. TOTAL DISTANCE SHOULD BE ABOUT 6 MILES.
COURSE: HTTPS://CONNECT.GARMIN.COM/MODERN/COURSE/411965392
WE ARE FINALIZING THE COURSE GPX FILE, BUT THE PLANNED COURSE WILL BE 5 TO 6 MILES.
PACKET PICK-UP
PACKET PICK-UP WILL BE ON-SITE AT THE PARKING LOT NEAR TRAIL #4. WE WILL BE SET UP AND READY FOR YOU ABOUT 7:00 AM. PLEASE PLAN TO PICK-UP YOUR RACE PACKET WITH ENOUGH TIME TO ALLOW FOR PINNING YOUR BIB BEFORE RACE START.
T-SHIRTS
SHIRTS FOR THIS SERIES ARE AN OPTIONAL ADD-ON. THIS KEEPS THE COST OF THE RACE REASONABLE FOR FAMILIES. WE WILL HAVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF SHIRTS AVAILABLE FOR SALE ON RACE DAY. IF YOU KNOW YOU WANT A SHIRT, PLEASE PRE-ORDER DURING REGISTRATION.
PARKING--ARRIVE EARLY & CARPOOL
WE ASK THAT YOU PLAN TO ARRIVE EARLY FOR PARKING. CARPOOL AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. PARKING IS LIMITED AT PARKING LOT. WE WANT TO BE RESPECTFUL OF THE PARKS SO WE ARE ABLE TO HAVE MANY MORE GREAT EVENTS IN THE FUTURE. CARPOOLING IS PREFERRED TO MAKE SPACE FOR EVERYONE PLANNING TO PARTICIPATE. IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO RUN WITH A FRIEND, WE ENCOURAGE CARPOOLING.
WATER/SNACKS
THIS EVENT IS CUPLESS. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN WATER BOTTLE, HYDRATION PACK, OR CUP. BOTTLED WATER WILL BE AVAILABLE IN LIMITED SUPPLY. WATER AND PRE PACKAGED SNACKS WILL BE AVAILABLE POST RACE.
ALL FINISHERS WILL RECEIVE A CUSTOM MEDAL.
COMPLETE ALL OF THE WINTER WARRIOR SERIES TO EARN YOUR WARRIOR STATUS.
DEAM LAKE WINTER WARRIOR [https://runsignup.com/deamlakewinterwarrior]
WAVERLY WINTER WARRIOR [https://runsignup.com/waverlywinterwarrior]
OL' SILTY WINTER WARRIOR [https://runsignup.com/olsiltywinterwarrior]
ROSE ISLAND WINTER WARRIOR [https://runsignup.com/roseislandwinterwarrior]
AWARDS
EACH RACE WILL HAVE AWARDS FOR OVERALL MALE / FEMALE.
YOU WILL WANT TO COMPLETE 3 OF THE 4 RACES TO EARN YOUR WINTER WARRIOR MEDAL AND SHIRT!
STAY HYDRATED & STAY SAFE
THIS EVENT IS CUPLESS. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN WATER BOTTLE, HYDRATION PACK, OR CUP.
RESTROOMS
WE WILL BE USING THE ON-SITE RESTROOMS NEAR THE PARKING LOT.
AID STATION
WE WILL HAVE AN AID STATION NEAR THE FINISH AREA WITH PLENTY OF SNACKS AND WATER REFILL STATION. JUST A REMINDER OUR TRAIL RACES ARE CUPLESS. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN WATER BOTTLE OR HYDRATION VEST. THIS GREATLY REDUCES LITTER AND WASTE FROM OUR TRAIL EVENTS.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
THE START/FINISH LINE WILL BE NEAR THE PARKING LOT OF TRAIL HEAD #4. WE WILL BE RUNNING TRAILS 4, 3 AND 7. WE ARE STILL WORKING OUT THE DETAILS WITH THE PARK BUT THIS WILL BE THE TENTATIVE COURSE. TOTAL DISTANCE SHOULD BE ABOUT 6 MILES.
COURSE: HTTPS://CONNECT.GARMIN.COM/MODERN/COURSE/411965392
WE ARE FINALIZING THE COURSE GPX FILE, BUT THE PLANNED COURSE WILL BE 5 TO 6 MILES.
PACKET PICK-UP
PACKET PICK-UP WILL BE ON-SITE AT THE PARKING LOT NEAR TRAIL #4. WE WILL BE SET UP AND READY FOR YOU ABOUT 7:00 AM. PLEASE PLAN TO PICK-UP YOUR RACE PACKET WITH ENOUGH TIME TO ALLOW FOR PINNING YOUR BIB BEFORE RACE START.
T-SHIRTS
SHIRTS FOR THIS SERIES ARE AN OPTIONAL ADD-ON. THIS KEEPS THE COST OF THE RACE REASONABLE FOR FAMILIES. WE WILL HAVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF SHIRTS AVAILABLE FOR SALE ON RACE DAY. IF YOU KNOW YOU WANT A SHIRT, PLEASE PRE-ORDER DURING REGISTRATION.
PARKING--ARRIVE EARLY & CARPOOL
WE ASK THAT YOU PLAN TO ARRIVE EARLY FOR PARKING. CARPOOL AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. PARKING IS LIMITED AT PARKING LOT. WE WANT TO BE RESPECTFUL OF THE PARKS SO WE ARE ABLE TO HAVE MANY MORE GREAT EVENTS IN THE FUTURE. CARPOOLING IS PREFERRED TO MAKE SPACE FOR EVERYONE PLANNING TO PARTICIPATE. IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO RUN WITH A FRIEND, WE ENCOURAGE CARPOOLING.
WATER/SNACKS
THIS EVENT IS CUPLESS. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN WATER BOTTLE, HYDRATION PACK, OR CUP. BOTTLED WATER WILL BE AVAILABLE IN LIMITED SUPPLY. WATER AND PRE PACKAGED SNACKS WILL BE AVAILABLE POST RACE.
Races
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6 Miler
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sun 22nd February 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$27.50
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12500 Highway 62, Charlestown, 47111, IN, United States
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