Travis Russell's 6th Annual Run-a-Thon.

  • Date Sat 18th April 2026
  • Time 6:00AM EDT
  • Location Elkhart, Indiana
  • Price Free - $50.00
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile, Ultra

Event summary

Join us for the 6th Annual Run-a-Thon on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Walkers Park in Elkhart, Indiana! This exciting event features Travis Russell as he embarks on an incredible challenge to complete ten 5K runs, raising funds for the Veteran shelters at The Faith Mission of Elkhart. Starting bright and early at 6:00 a.m., Travis will run a 5K every hour for ten hours, totaling an impressive 31 miles! Whether you want to tackle one leg, a couple, or join him for the full journey, there are options for everyone.

This year, participants can choose to have their times recorded for individual or team events, with awards for the top three finishers in each category. Plus, every finisher will receive a medal to commemorate their achievement! A special highlight of the day is the One Mile Family Fitness Walk at noon, led by Travis's wife, Jen, promoting fitness and community spirit. This free event encourages donations to support our veterans. The first 50 participants will also receive a complimentary T-shirt, and each entrant will get a $15 voucher from Fleet Feet in Mishawaka. Come run, walk, or cheer for a

Organiser's Description

Come join Travis on one of his 10, 5K's he will be completing on Saturday April 18th at Walkers Park in Elkhart IN. Travis will be raising money for the Veteran shelters @ The Faith Mission of Elkhart IN. A homeless shelter that gives short term respite to many Veterans of the Community. Travis will start running at 6:00 a.m. and run a 5K every hour, on the hour, for 10 straight hours. Wanna run one leg, two legs, or all Ten legs with Travis? You can! Complete all 10 for a total of 31 miles! New this year are two new options! Get one or all of your 10 runs timed per individual. Wanna run as a team? We will have that as well. Get a team of 2 or more and join our timed event! You can have as many on your team as you like! Timed events will have an entry fee. Also, all timed event finishers, individual or team, will receive finishing medals. Top 3 finishers, per event, will also get awards! Finishing order to be decided by the last 5K run time! Come run, walk, or just come in support of Travis and his great cause. Also at Noon there will be a One mile Family fitness walk, led by his wife Jen, to raise awareness of the importance of fitness. This is a free event, no charge to come out for the walk! We just ask for any kind of donation to be made at faithmissionmichiana.org.

Timing provided by our friends @ Fleet Feet of Mishawaka!

The first 50 participants, runners or walkers, will receive a free T-Shirt the day of the event! ( or While supplies last)

This Years Run is also Sponsored by The Law Offices of Wilson & Kinsman in Elkhart and by Fleet Feet of Mishawaka. When you enter you will receive a $15.00 Fleet feet in-store voucher. Which will be handed out the day of the event!

Races

  • 5K Run "Free". NOT Timed!

    Incl. Fleet Feet Voucher

    Sat 18th April 2026 (6:00AM EDT)

    Free

    OPENS 01 SEP
    Any of the 10 5K runs are free! Runs are on the hour starting at 6:00 a.m. The 2nd run begins @ 7:00 a.m. and so on with the last run starting @ 3:00 p.m.
  • One Mile Fitness Walk

    Incl. Fleet Feet Voucher

    Sat 18th April 2026 (12:00PM EDT)

    Free

    OPENS 01 SEP
    Family Fitness walk is @ noon!
  • 5k Timed!

    Incl. Fleet Feet Voucher

    Sat 18th April 2026 (6:00AM EDT)

    $25.00

    OPENS 01 SEP
    Individual Timed event. You must complete your 5K in less than one hour. Such as: start at 6:00 a.m., done before the 7:00 a.m. start & so on. Top Finishers to be decided by the Last runs time!
  • 5K TEAM Timed Event

    Incl. Fleet Feet Voucher

    Sat 18th April 2026 (6:00AM EDT)

    $50.00

    OPENS 01 SEP
    Team Timed event. You must complete your 5K in less than one hour. Such as: start at 6:00 a.m., done before the 7:00 a.m. start & so on. Top Finishers to be decided by the Last runs time! You can switch out your team members every lap, which is .52 of a mile. Switch as often or as little as you like.

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Location

3419 East Bristol street, Elkhart, 46514, IN, United States

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