Scholar Sprint

  • Date Sat 20th June 2026
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Argos, Indiana
  • Price $11.60 - $27.50
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile, 10km

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the Scholar Sprint on Saturday, June 20, 2026! Hosted in the picturesque Argos Community Park in Argos, Indiana, this vibrant event features three thrilling race distances: a One Mile Fun Run, a 5K, and a 10K, allowing participants of all ages and skill levels to join in on the action. The races kick off with the Fun Run at 8:00 AM, followed by the 10K at 8:15 AM and the 5K at 8:30 AM.

As you run through the beautiful park and the charming town of Argos, you'll be supporting a great cause—Argos Dollars for Scholars—which provides scholarships for local students pursuing higher education. Don’t miss out on the chance to earn medals for top finishers in various categories, including a special traveling trophy for the first-place fireman in the 5K Fireman Challenge, where participants race in full gear! Plus, all runners who register by June 7, 2025, will receive a commemorative T-shirt. Join us for a day filled with community spirit, healthy competition, and post-race refreshments, all while contributing to a worthy

Organiser's Description

THE SCHOLAR SPRINT RACES ARE a One Mile Fun Run, 5K and 10K . This race is sponsored by ARGOS DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS, and will start and finish in the Argos Community Park, Argos, IN. (Parking is located in the Park, Please use the South entrance into the park, State Road 10 entrance).

T-shirts will be the premium giveaway

PRICE INCREASE WHEN REGISTERING AFTER JUNE 5,2025

ONLINE REGISTRATION OPEN UNTIL FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2025

T-SHIRTS NOT GUARANTEED AFTER JUNE 7

FUN RUN WILL BE A PARTICIPATION MEDAL ONLY, NO T-SHIRTS

WE WILL HAVE WATER ON THE COURSE, AND WATER AVAILABLE AT THE RACE PAVILION.

DRINKS, SNACKS AND AWARDS CEREMONY FOLLOWING THE EVENT

AWARDS:

* FIRST AND SECOND PLACE MEDALS: Male and Female for 5K & 10K events.
* FUN RUN: Participant Medals
* 5K FIREMANS CHALLENGE: Traveling trophy awarded to the first-place fireman in the 5K, Fireman Challenge Runners will compete in full fireman gear, including oxygen tanks. Fireman challenge participants will be able to participate in medals based on their finish.
* T-Shirts will be available to all runners that register before the appropriate deadlines: JUNE 7, 2025
* AGE GROUP MEDAL AWARDS: Age Groups: 20-25, 26-30, 31-35,36-40, 41-45, 46-50, 51-55, 56-60, 61-65, 66-70, 71-75, 76-80

DATE: Saturday June 22, 2025

PLACE: Argos Community Park

560 W Walnut street

Argos, IN 46501

START TIMES:

* Fun Run 8:00 AM
* 5K: 8:30 AM
* 10K: 8:15 AM

All participants registering by will receive a race T-shirt. There are no guarantees on shirts or sizes when registering past this date.

Online registration ends June 21, 2025 RACE DAY REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK UP WILL BE AVAILABLE AT 7:00 AM SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2025 PRIOR TO YOUR RACE.

Race volunteers will be available along the race route providing guidance along with mile markers . Water stations are also available along the 5K and 10K routes

ONE MILE FUN RUN: This course is a paved path which winds throughout the Argos Community Park.

5K: This is a beautiful flat fast course that travels an out and back loop through the Town of Argos.

10K: This course is a flat and fast course winding through the Town of Argos, and through the beautiful countryside of Marshall County

RUNNERS CAN PARK THEIR VEHICLES WITHIN THE ARGOS COMMUNITY PARK, (PLEASE USE THE SOUTH PARK ENTRANCE FROM STATE ROAD 10 )

ABOUT THIS RACE:

This race is to support Argos Dollars for Scholars. Argos Dollars for Scholars is a not for profit organization comprised of volunteers. Argos Dollars for Scholars raises funds to support scholarships which are awarded to graduating Argos Seniors that wish to pursue a secondary education. Argos Dollars for Scholars is a not-for-profit organization, and your contribution is tax deductible. You are supporting a wonderful organization focused on promoting education and trade skill development..

You are running this race at your own risk to illness and injury. We ask all participants honor social distancing guidelines. If you feel ill, have a cough, temperature or any other signs of potential illness please do not attend this event. If you have been in close contact with someone that is ill we ask that you do not attend this event. If you have preexisting conditions or health issues you should consult with your physician prior to the event.

Races

  • 5k

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 20th June 2026 (8:30AM EDT)

    $27.50

    OPENS 23 JUL
    This is a flat fast course that travels through the beautiful Town of Argos and community. .
  • One Mile Fun Run

    Incl. $1.60 Fee

    Sat 20th June 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $11.60

    OPENS 23 JUL
    This course is a paved path which winds through and around the Argos Community Park.
  • 10k

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 20th June 2026 (8:15AM EDT)

    $27.50

    OPENS 23 JUL
    This course is a flat and fast course winding through the town of Argos, and through the beautiful Marshall County countryside.
  • 5K Fireman's Challenge

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 20th June 2026 (8:30AM EDT)

    $27.50

    OPENS 31 DEC
    This event is for Fireman participating in full gear. Traveling trophy to the first place Fireman in this event.

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560 W Walnut Street, Argos, 46501, IN, United States

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