Races

The Magnificent 7 Race Series consists of 21 races located within a 7-county area in south-central Indiana. Individuals who complete at least 7 of these races during a given year are automatically eligible for Series awards! The Magnificent 7 Race Series is overseen by a volunteer committee of runners and walkers, who are active participants and dedicated to the common good of the Series. Please note, though, that each race in the Series is autonomous and managed by a local director, NOT the Mag 7 committee. Race directors set rules for their own races, but agree to meet a minimum set of standards required for Series inclusion. The Magnificent 7 Race Series is indebted to our founder, Dr. Jerry Ruff. Dr. Ruff first organized the the Series in 1997, with a goal of encouraging broader participation in local races. He cobbled together a set of road races within a 7-county area and sought out sponsors to fund participation awards. His legacy lives on! (Dr. Ruff's contribution to local

The Race for Restoration is a 5k run/Walk hosted by Perfect Timing Race Management LLC, promoted by the BHSN Environmental Club, and held at Bloomington High School North, with all proceeds benefiting the Sycamore Land Trust.   The course is well-marked for first-timers, beginning beside the bleachers of the Bloomington High School North track and field facility, then continuing on  Kinser Pike, Acuff Road loop, and Prow Rd. before utilizing the main road on the Bloomington North campus, with the final 300 meters finish on the Ralph Sieboldt Track. The Race Date is April 4, 2026. -Packet pick-up begins at 7:30 am. -Kids' 1 Mile Fun Run begins at 8:30 am. -5k Run/Walk Begins at 9 am. No after-race waiting!  Every racer will recieve a completion medal, excluding virtual racers. Awards can be picked up at the registration table as soon as you finish your race! Awards will be given to the winner of each age group. Age Group Awards are divided into Male and Female categories, and age gr

This is the Main fundraiser for the Mag 7 Race Series! Registering for this race helps the Mag 7 support other local races and encourage participation in running and walking events. As a "thank you" for supporting the Series, everyone who REGISTERS for this race (even if you don't end up participating) will receive 10 bonus points in the Mag 7 Series Competition! 9:00-9:50AM: Race packet pick up and day of race registration. Karst Farm Park, 2450 S. Endwright Rd   Bloomington, IN. Registration is at Shelter 9, by the splash pad parking lot.$25 with shirt (Not guaranteed after March 21)$20 without a shirt  10:00am: Run/Walk Start: The race starts near the southern terminus of the Karst Farm Greenway Trail and is an out and back route on the trail.  It is relatively flat with a few small rolling hills.  AFTER THE RACE: Snacks and Drinks.   Awards to top finishers. Door prize drawing. Awards will be given to... OVERALL male and female finishers in the runner divisionTop FIVE m

Join us a this new venue to the DINO Series! The Pate Hollow Trail, adjacent to Paynetown SRA, offers lovely views and challenging terrain. The single-lap 15k will certainly provide one of the more remote and rugged feeling courses in the entire series. Gate Fee: Standard DNR gate fee of $7/vehicle ($9 out-of-state) may be charged. If you run the series and/or visit state parks frequently, consider purchasing the Annual Entrance Permit ($50 for IN residents)

April 11th, 2026 is the date for the 20th running of the Greene & Schultz Hoosier Half Marathon, 5K and 10k. Ivy Tech and the Monroe County Parks and Rec will continue to be the home of the 2026 course.  We are very thankful for our partnership with Ivy Tech, Cook Medical, Simtra, the Monroe County YMCA and the Monroe County Parks & Rec to bring you this challenging course that highlights these businesses and the newly created Karst Park greenway that spans all the way to Ellettsville.  The 5K will run around Cook Medical and up to the NW YMCA before turning around and returning to Ivy Tech.  The 10k option continues past the YMCA and down onto the Karst park greenway before reversing course and returning to Ivy Tech.  The Half Marathon option continues on from there to span all of the new section of the Karst Park greenway and takes you all the way to Ellettsville before reversing course.  After initial feedback on the 2023 course, we want to again caption the saying that this

Join the IU Rugby Club for our second annual 5K fundraiser! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to support the team, this event is perfect for all fitness levels. All proceeds from the event will go toward helping the team with travel expenses, equipment, and tournament fees as we prepare for Nationals again this year. It’s a great opportunity to meet the players, get active, and show your Hoosier pride! This will be a fun, inclusive race route through beautiful Switchyard Park! Whether you walk, jog, or run, we hope to see you out there supporting IU Women’s Rugby! Don’t miss your chance to be part of our journey to Nationals.

Come out for a morning of fun and games! MCCSC will host a 1 mile and 5k run for students and their families on Saturday, April 25th at Grandview Elementary. This race serves as a culminating event for our elementary running clubs, and an opportunity for families to come together for an active event. This event will be FREE to all participants (students, parents/guardians, family members, etc.). While there is no registration fee, we do ask families to consider donating. All profits will be put towards the Mental Health Support Endowment through the Monroe County Community Schools Foundation.  Wear your school colors to show your school pride! Medals will be given to youth participants. Snacks and kids activities to follow the races! Volunteers are also needed to help run this event! You can view a list of the volunteer tasks and sign up for them under the MORE menu tab (which will bring up a VOLUNTEER option) on this website! Race Routes: 1 Mile - https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese at Indiana University Bloomington is proud to sponsor the 3rd Kimberly Geeslin Memorial 5K Run/Walk in memory of our friend, mentor, educator, and colleague. We hope you can join us! This year, the race is being run in support of Monroe County Habitat for Humanity Women+ Build! Kim was an ardent supporter of and annual builder at Women+ Build. All proceeds from this run will go directly to Women+ Build in Kim's honor.  Race Day info The race will take place at Switchyard Park, with check-in at the picnic shelter next to the playground. Race Day registration and check-in will start at 8:00am. Please arrive early to ensure an on-time start at 9:00am. Walk-ups welcome. We will run rain or shine but will cancel for thunderstorms or other hazardous weather. Strollers are welcome as are dogs on 6 foot (or less) leash.   Interested in helping out?  We will need volunteers for various tasks on race day. Some volunteer tasks will require

Volunteers for Wheeler Mission-Bloomington Gala

Welcome to the Southern Indiana 6K for Water!  Join us on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Olcott Park in Bloomington, Indiana as we move our feet to bring life-changing, CLEAN water to communities in need. Check-In and race day Registration begin at 7:30 AM. Race starts at 8:30 AM. Parking will be available at Jackson Creek Middle School. 6K Daily Walk for Water Six kilometers is the average distance women and kids in the developing world walk for water each day. This water is often contaminated with life-threatening diseases. By signing up to participate in the Southern Indiana 6K Walk/Run for Water, you will be bringing life-changing, clean water to communities in need through a World Vision Water project. Support Those Living In Desperate Need For every $50 raised by donors or participants of the Southern Indiana 6K for Water, World Vision will provide sustainable, clean water to a woman or child in the developing world. Our 2026 goal is to provide 400 individuals with hope for a brighter

***Early packet pick up will be held at Binford Elementary June 13th from 3-5pm. Day-of registration and packet pick up will be from 8-9am at Switchyard Park*** T shirts are only guaranteed for participants that register before May 26th. After that date, shirts will be distributed based on availability of extra sizes. Strawberry shortcake pre-orders will only be guaranteed for participants that register before May 26th, limited quantities will be available for purchase on race-day.  The Third Annual Strawberry Shortcake 5K will be a sweet closing to the Strawberry Shortcake Festival. Join us on Sunday, June 14th 2026, at 9am in Switchyard Park. This race is sponsored by the Auxiliary to the Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington and supports our local Clubs! The course will take you on a tour of Switchyard Park. Starting at the Pavilion, and heading south toward Country Club Road, you will pass the playground and dog parks. Turning around at Country Club Road, you will traverse the park un

Event Details WHAT :   5K Run/Walk to raise scholarship funds for Edgewood High School SeniorsWHERE :   Edgewood Intermediate School, Ellettsville, IndianaWHEN :   Saturday, September 6, 2025     Registrations begins at 7:00AM     Race will begin at 8:30AM       Awards 5K awards will be given to the top finisher, male/female in each age group, as well as the overall top male/female in the walker and runner categories. Door prizes will be drawn after the race. AGE GROUPS :   0-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+          Thank you to our presenting sponsor, The Peoples State Bank!             www.psbanywhere.com        About Edgewood Dollars for Scholars Edgewood High School Dollars for Scholars is a non-profit and volunteer 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to increase scholarships available for Edgewood High School students to reduce the financial burden that many Edgewood students face in attending college.  In 2025, Edgewood Dollars for Scholars awarded 53 sc

Please join us for the 31st Annual Run for the Animals 5K on Sunday, October 4th! Run for the Animals is a timed 5K run/walk at Karst Farm Park, with all of the proceeds benefiting the programs and services of the Monroe County Humane Association. Each registration includes an official Run for the Animals t-shirt and sponsor swag.   NEW in 2026, we're introducing separate start times for runners and walkers! The course starts at Karst Farm Park and loops through the Monroe County Fairgrounds. The awards ceremony and sponsor booths are now located near the start/finish line, making it easier for participants and families to celebrate together—and for faster results posting! After the awards, stick around for the raffles and fan-favorite pet contests! You don't have to be registered in the 5K to participate in the raffle and pet contests! We anticipate welcoming hundreds of runners, walkers, and furry friends to this event! Don’t miss this great opportunity to support animal wel

Lace up your sneakers and run for a cause! Join the community for a run through beautiful south-central Indiana autumn! Route options through forest and meadows at Fowler Pumpkin Patch include a 5K trail run and 1 mile or 1.5 mile Family Run routes. The trail has a combination of mowed field paths, dirt, and gravel and has several small hills. Proceeds from the event benefit early childhood education in the community through the Bloomington Montessori Early Childhood Scholarship Fund and combat food insecurity with Mother Hubbard's Cupboard. Get in a great run/walk, connect with friends, and help our community thrive by registering today!   Bloomington Montessori School is a 501(c)3 nonprofit serving 234 children ages 3-12 in Monroe County since 1968. When: October 25th, 2025 9-10am Where: Fowler Pumpkin Patch, 5060 N Greene County Line Rd, Bloomington, IN 47403 Registration Fee: $35 Includes race entry, bib, and T-shirt (T-shirts guaranteed for registrations before October 8th) Br

Join us for the Monster Dash, a family-friendly fun run on November 1, the day after Halloween! Lace up your shoes, grab your costume, and bring your friends for a morning of fun and a great way to support the Auxiliary to the Boys & Girls Club! A few race highlights: Run/walk a 1-mile or 5K route — perfect for all ages and fitness levels!Costumes encouraged! Use that Halloween spirit for one more day!Well-behaved dogs and strollers welcome. (Costumes are especially encouraged for those well-behaved pups!)Free professional photos available for download after the event.No official timing. No official prizes. Just fun for all! The race will start at Grandview Elementary School and continue on the Karst Greenway Trail. (This is the same route as the MCCSC Fun Run!) You can find ample parking at Grandview Elementary and walk behind the gym to find the race start. There will be a slightly staggered start. The 5K walkers/runners will begin at 11am. The 1-mile walkers/runners will begin f

A 5K Run/Walk on Thanksgiving morning in Bloomington's B-Line Trail through Switchyard Park for neighbors, friends, and families to enjoy together!  Long Sleeve Race T-Shirts guaranteed to those who register by 12:00p (EST) on 11/13/26.  Shirts are not included for children ages 0-9 as there is no cost for their registration, however, additional shirts may be purchased for $15 by 12p (EST) on 11/13/26 via the website. (Click Here)   11/25/26 Pre-Race Packet Pick Up: 9-11am and 4-6pm at "The Warehouse" (1525 S. Rogers St., Bloomington, IN 47403) Those registered after 6pm on 11/25/26 will need to pick up their race bibs between 7:00-7:30am on Race Day at Switchyard Park.  11/26/26 Race Day @ Switchyard Park's Main Pavilion (1601 S. Rogers St., Bloomington, IN 47403) 7:00am: Parking at Switchyard Park and Race Day Registration Opens8am: Music/Warm-Up Time8:30am: Race Starts @ Switchyard Park's Main Pavilion 9:15am: Awards at DJ Booth  *Race HQ/Packet Pick Up &

Wheeler Mission—Bloomington’s Dash 4 Shelter is a timed 5K to benefit programs and services for our guests experiencing homelessness in Bloomington, Monroe County, and South-Central Indiana.

The Monroe County Fairgrounds is back again for the 2nd annual Holiday Lights 5k.  For year two we are adding a race shirt, timing, and making it a true 5k event.  This unique 5k takes you through the fairgrounds holiday lights route 2.5 times and ends at the fairgrounds free stage.  Come join us and make this a new holiday family tradition! This year's event will take place Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Packet Pickup will start at 6pm and the run/walk will begin at 7pm.  Please enter the fairgrounds through gate 4 and try to arrive no later than 6:30 to allow time for the crowd to complete packet pickup.  We will try to start promptly at 7pm.

Perfect Timing is a Race Management and Timing Service that manages and times races mainly in south central Indiana. The primary goal of our services is to provide a low-cost computerized timing option for road races and cross-country races that are 500 people and under per race. We do not chip time which keeps costs down and helps you keep more money for the cause that you are partnered with.  We are now partnering with RSU and will help races set up their registration page(s) to optimize your race's potential to get the most sign ups possible, streamline your race day check in and registration as well as enhance your fundraising opportunities through their software options.