Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

ELKHART, LET’S MAKE HISTORY TOGETHER. We’re bringing a new rhythm to downtown Elkhart with DJ RAMIX leading the run LIVE, moving with us along the 5K route! Expect Latin house, nonstop energy, and a crowd that came to MOVE. Run it. Jog it. Walk it. Come with your crew or pull up solo. You don’t have to be the fastest; you just have to bring the energy. All ages are welcome! Your Registration Includes A 5K through American Park and downtown Elkhart with a live DJ leading the wayFinisher medalOfficial Saca El Ritmo 5K shirtPost-run Cafetón celebrationComplimentary coffee for registered participantsA voucher redeemable for one complimentary 16 oz agua fresca from Saca Los Tacos Meet Your DJs DJ RAMIX — Leading the Run Bringing the ritmo live along the 5K route, moving with participants every step of the way. DJ Travieso — Leading Cafetón Keeping the energy going at Central Park with music, dancing, and community. The Finish Line Isn’t the End Stay for Cafetón, our morning after-party at Central Park. Catch your breath, enjoy your complimentary coffee included with registration, and celebrate with your crew. Cafetón keeps the music and energy going from 9:15 to 11:30 AM! Pilates with Oasis takes place from 10:00 to 11:00 AM in a separate, nearby area, while the Cafetón celebration continues. Sign up for Pilates with Oasis Pilates Studio Separate booking through Oasis is required. Pilates is not included with 5K registration. Bring the Whole Family A Kids Zone will be available for children to come along and enjoy the fun! Bring your little ones and make it a morning of music, movement, and community at Saca El Ritmo 5K & Cafetón. Drinks & Açaí with Ojitos Lindos Ojitos Lindos will be joining us, serving refreshing drinks and delicious açaí! Stop by, grab a treat, and keep enjoying the ritmo. Event Schedule Sunday, October 25, 2026 · 7:30–11:30 AM 7:30 AM: Arrival & check-in 8:00 AM: 5K kickoff with DJ RAMIX 9:15–11:30 AM: Cafetón with DJ Travieso — music, dancing, and community continue throughout the Pilates class 10:00–11:00 AM: Pilates with Oasis in a separate, nearby area — separate booking through Oasis required. Not included with 5K registration. Sign up for Pilates with Oasis Pilates Studio. 11:30 AM: Event concludes Location & Event Details Central Park · Waterfall Dr · Downtown Elkhart, Indiana The park serves as our start and finish area and the location for Cafetón. Packet pickup instructions, parking information, and final event reminders will be shared with registered participants the week before event day.

Michiana's Thanksgiving Tradition is a community event to be shared with loved ones - family & friends. Thanksgiving is such a wonderful time to spend together - a time of gratitude for all we have! An event on Thanksgiving morning? What? It's a great way to get some fresh air, "burn it forward" 🥧, and do something for others at the same time. Every dime raised through your entry fees goes right to Faith Mission of Michiana to help feed and house those in need as our sponsors cover the fixed cost of the event. Be sure to ask around your work, friends, and people in your neighborhood - do they have something to do on Thanksgiving? Invite them to join you! Distance Options 10k Run, 5k Run, 5k Walk You will begin on Jackson Street in Elkhart and run through the north end of town, then loop around through the historic neighborhood of Strong Avenue, with its wider streets and unique homes! We spread people out at the start so that you can go at your own pace and enjoy your morning.The 10k runs most of the same 5K course, as well as an additional mile around the Strong Avenue neighborhood and a lap around McNaughton park, which includes one small hill, to make up the additional 3.1 miles. 1mile Walk This is a lovely walk around Island Park, which you reach by crossing a bridge over the river. The trees are turning and it makes for lovely photo ops.Not a runner, that's ok! You can bring the stroller or your dog with your coffee and get your steps in with your house guests before the days festivities! Reminders for 2026: FOUR, yes four, different locations to pick up your packets so that you can avoid lines on Thanksgiving morning!We encourage people to pick up for their friends and family! Finisher medals for all participants on Jackson just past the finish line If you didn't get one last year, you can pick up during registration this year! To keep event pricing down, the shirts are optional and an additional $15. Packet Pick up & Registration Pick up your race packet before race day - avoid the lines on race morning! Four options this year so that can you can sleep in on race day. You don't have to let us know which location, you can go to any location! We are literally hauling everything around to make it easy for you! SOUTH BEND - Sunday, November 22 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm at Howard Park Event Center, 216 St LouisGOSHEN - Monday, November 23 from 4:00pm - 7:00pm at Goshen Brewing Company, 315 W WashingtonMISHAWAKA - Tuesday, November 24 from 4:00pm - 7:00pm at Fleet Feet Mishawaka, 3522 Grape RoadELKHART - Wednesday, November 25 from 12:00pm - 6:00pm at Elkhart Health & Aquatics, 200 East JacksonELKHART Race Day- (last minute - expect a long line) Thursday, November 26 from 6:45 am - 8:15am at Elkhart Health & Aquatics, 200 East Jackson *Shirts will be ordered on November 5, 2026. Of course, we order extra, but we encourage people to sign up sooner rather than later. If you can select a size, it is available for you! *Group Registration ends Friday, November 13 at midnight - Groups with three or more people, create a group name and pick up all the packets in one fell swoop at GROUP pick up. Our team will pull the bibs and put them together under your group name, along with any shirts you may have ordered. Note: RunSignUp does not flag you as a group unless you create a group name, so just registering 10 people does not create a group automatically. Race Day Join your community for Michiana's Thanksgiving Tradition - bring your dog, your friends, and your family to do something good for others. Fresh air and exercise help you earn your second slice of pie! If you have your bib, you can go directly to your starting corral by 8:10am on race day. Corrals are based on the event you’re participating in - see below. ⌚ FIND your corral by 8:10am on race day Race Day Schedule 7:00am - Doors open to Elkhart Health & Aquatics Center for packet pickup8:10am - Gather in your corral along Jackson 8:10am - 10k Runners line up in 1st corral on Jackson8:10am - 5k Runners line up in 2nd corral on Jackson8:10am - 5k Walkers line up in 3rd corral on Jackson8:10am - 1mile Walkers line up in 4th corral on Jackson 8:10am - Welcome to Elkhart, Mayor Rod Roberson 8:20am - Faith Mission Welcome and Prayer8:25am - Mandatory Race Safety Comments and Instructions8:30am - 10k Run starts (Watch Monster Message for race countdown) 8:34am - Turkey Rabbit is released with a 45 second head start 8:35am - 5k Run starts (Watch Monster Message for race countdown)8:40am - 5k Walk starts (Watch Monster Message for race countdown)8:45am - 1mile Walk starts, lead by Gobbles the Turkey (Watch Monster Message for race countdown)10:30am - Course is closed 🦃🦃 HAPPY THANKSGIVING 🦃🦃 Port-a-johns are available on Jackson by the starting corrals to make it more convenient for you to go directly to your corral and cut down on wait times. Water and refreshments are served at the finish line of the event. Finisher medal - everyone receives a finisher medal - medals will be on display for pickup at the finish of the race. Awards ceremony - there is no official awards ceremony, we know people want to leave and get back to their holiday festivities asap. Finishing times for the running participants will be posted on the Monster Message Board as soon as you cross and pushed to the results page. We do offer the coveted turkey awards for the top three overall men and women that finish the 5K and 10K. Come to the timing trailer by the finish line, and we will take care of you! Additionally, we offer $25 cash to the first male and female to "Catch the Turkey! "(Not a real turkey, a volunteer named Francis Disori is dressed up as a turkey--honor system here- so first female and male to pass him win). Results will be on the Monster Message Jumbotron and posted immediately online at turkeystampede.com/results. Parking Areas in Elkhart There is plenty of parking in Elkhart! If you are not familiar with the area, please check out parking lots adjacent to your starting corral - consider parking in one of these lots: Electric Brew (113 E Lexington Ave, Elkhart, IN 46516)The Vine (214 S Main Street, Elkhart, IN 46516)Fifth Third Bank (400 N Main Street, Elkhart, IN 46516)KeyBank (101 S Main Street, Elkhart, IN 46516)Centier Bank (100 S Main Street, Elkhart, IN 46516)INOVA (358 S Elkhart Avenue, Elkhart, IN 46516)Brass Elk (333 Nibco Parkway, Elkhart, IN 46516)Star Martial Arts (123 N Elkhart Avenue, Elkhart, IN 46516)Public Parking (200 N Clark Street, Elkhart, IN 46516)Rocket Automatic Car Wash (515 E Lexington Ave, Elkhart, IN 46516)Principle Roofing (318 S Elkhart Ave, Elkhart, IN 46516)Exclusive Customs (126 S Elkhart Avenue, Elkhart, IN 46516 Hacienda (186 Easy Shopping Place, Elkhart, IN 46516)Volcano Pizza (126 Easy Shopping Place, Elkhart, IN 46516) Program one of these parking lot addresses into your GPS for race day. Once you have parked, go directly to your corral for the best race day experience! Corrals - Lining up at start Turkey Stampede sets up "corrals" or groupings of people in the various distances down Jackson to spread out the field. This helps avoid tripping hazards at the start line and on the course, and alleviates potential congestion within that first mile. It spreads out runners to make the start as safe and smooth as possible, and helps avoid confusion on race day. For the best race day experience for everyone, please follow these instructions! Where each corral area assembles: 10k runners start at Nibco Parkway5k runners assemble at Clark Street5k walkers assemble at Pacific Street1-Mile walkers assemble on Jackson towards Elkhart Ave FAQ Costumes? Yes, please we encourage costumes, hats, and celebratory elements at the event. Strollers? Strollers are allowed on the course. Be aware of those around you.Please start with people at your pace Dogs? We love dogs! Dogs are allowed on the course, collars and leash are required.Pick up after your dog - we all thank you!!Up-to-date on their shotsTrained dogs who are comfortable in crowds (not a puppy training event)Your dog is trained for the distancePlease consider safety for your very small dog! This is a very large crowd!Lead lines need to not impede other runnersHelp us follow these guidelines so that we can continue to allow dogs at the eventLet's have fun!! 🦮🐶

The Elkhart Education Foundation is excited to host the annual Ugly Sweater 5K Run/Walk and 1.5 Mile Sweater Stroll. This is a fun-filled event for every person: the serious runner, the recreational jogger, walkers, and our furry friends! Wear your tackiest sweater and you may win the Ugliest Sweater Contest1 The 5K Run and Walk is timed, the 1.5 mile walk is not timed. Race entry fee includes race experience, choice of hat, Jumbotron, Finisher medals for all, costume awards, Gym to stay warm in before and after, course support and post race hot cocoa and treats! Prior to the race, take some fun pics at the photo booth and we'll capture your picture in your outfit! At the finish line, enjoy hot chocolate from a student-led food truck for $3, granola bars, water and water! Reminder of new location and route in 2026: If you missed the event last year, please note that we have moved to a larger venue where we can be indoors and stay warm before and after! The race has moved to North Side Middle School, 300 East Lawrence, Elkhart which is on the corner of Main Street and Bristol, in Elkhart. There is plenty of room to be inside before or after the race in this spacious gym! The scenic course will include much of the same area as last year that people enjoyed, through some charming small parks. You never know what the weather is going to be like in December, and thankfully we had the larger venue as it was a cold one! New in 2026: New course for the 1.5 Mile that includes Wellfield Gardens! Dogs are not allowed in Wellfield Gardens, so if you are participating in this distance, you are not allowed to bring your dog inside the park. However, you are welcome to bring your dog on the 5K if they would enjoy and are trained for that distance. Packet Pickup Check-in and packet pickup / Onsite Registration Friday, December 4 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at Elkhart Health & Aquatics in the Community Meeting Rooms, 200 East Jackson, Elkhart. Saturday, December 5 at North Side Middle School gym- 300 Lawrence, Elkhart from 7:00 am - 8:15 am. Awards Finisher medals for everyone! Costume awards! Get in on the fun and wear your silliest, funniest sweaters and holiday gear! This is what makes this race so fun! Award categories: Best Male, Best Female, Best Teen, Best Youth, Best Group! Parking There is PLENTY of free parking right at North Side Middle School, 300 East Lawrence, Elkhart. Please follow directions from our parking lot attendants! You will enter and exit on the Bristol Street side so that there is no chance of being close to runners when you want to leave. Not really a runner or walker but want to help? We need a lot of volunteers! Perhaps you have a friend or spouse who just isn't into running OR you want to help AND run/walk in the event! Good news! There are a lot of options! Just reach out and let our team know you want to help!

The Mission: Run with Purpose – Join Travis for a Day of 5Ks Supporting Local Veterans On Saturday, April 18th, come out to Walkers Park in Elkhart, IN and be part of an inspiring challenge led by Travis, who will be running 10 consecutive 5Ks—one every hour, starting at 6:00 a.m. and continuing through 3:00 p.m. This event is more than just a run. Travis is raising funds for The Faith Mission of Elkhart, a local homeless shelter that provides short-term respite and vital support to veterans in our community. 🏃‍♂️ Whether you want to run one leg, two legs, or all ten, you're welcome to join Travis on the course. 💙 Every step helps raise awareness and support for those who’ve served.  Also brings awareness to health and fitness which is his passion as well.  This is also a 2026 Fleet Feet Race Series Event!   Come run, cheer, and make a difference. Free Option for 5K: All are welcome to come run or walk for free!   5K's begin @ 6:00 a.m.  Then every hour, o

Both the 5k and 1 Mile course will run on courses through the Strong Avenue neighborhood, beginning and ending at Mary Daly Elementary School. All runners will receive participant ribbons.  Top three male and female runners in each division will receive medals.  Top three overall male and female runners will receive trophies. Participants registered prior to April 15 are guaranteed a race t-shirt.  All participants are invited to the Block Party on school grounds, held from 9:30-12:30.  Free games and a bounce house will be available and food may be purchased from a variety of vendors. All events will be held rain or shine!

Join us for the Ideal Beach Triathlon, an exhilarating event set against the stunning backdrop of Elkhart, Indiana! This triathlon is designed for athletes of all ages and skill levels, offering a variety of race formats to challenge and inspire participants.   Event Types: Sprint Individual Triathlon: Perfect for seasoned triathletes and newcomers alike, this event features a 400-yard swim, a 12-mile bike ride, and a 3.1-mile run. Test your limits and race against the clock in this fast-paced challenge! Sprint Relay Triathlon: Gather your friends and form a team for the Sprint Relay! Each member will tackle a segment of the race: one will swim 400 yards, another will bike 12 miles, and the final teammate will complete the 3.1-mile run. It's a fantastic way to experience the thrill of triathlon together!   Kids Competitive Triathlon: Young athletes can showcase their skills in this competitive event, featuring a 25-yard swim, a 1-mile bike ride, and a 0.5-mile run. It's a great

The 2027 Sarah Strong Run 5K Run/Walk, and 1 Mile Kids' Fun Run will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2027 in downtown Elkhart. All proceeds from the Sarah Strong Run benefit Passionately Purple: The Sarah Crane Foundation, which assists families in the local community whose loved ones are battling cancer. Packet pickup will be held on Friday, September 24, at a time and location to be determined, as well as at the race location on Saturday, September 25, from 7:30 -8:30 AM. The race will start and finish at Bicentennial Park (100 N. Elkhart Ave) in Downtown Elkhart. This is a family-friendly event! Strollers are permitted and welcomed on the course. Due to liability, no dogs are allowed. All fitness levels are welcome to come run competitively or walk leisurely with a group of friends. Medals are given to the top 3 finishers in each age divison as well as awards for the top three overall male and female finishers. Race Day Parking: The lot at Bicentennial Park will be closed off for the race start and finish. There is ample parking available across the street at Hacienda or at Beacon Health & Fitness. ABOUT PASSIONATELY PURPLE: Sarah Crane was a sophomore at Elkhart Memorial High School (in Elkhart, Indiana) and was full of Charger Pride. A letter winner in Track and actively involved in Cross Country, Drill Team and Dance, Sarah always maintained a positive attitude in life, sports and her academics. On July 10th 2013, that positive attitude became critically important as she was diagnosed with Stage-4 Colon Cancer; an extremely rare form of cancer for someone her age with the colon, liver, lungs and bowels affected and requiring cancer treatments consisting of surgeries and ongoing chemotherapy. While most would have given up or huddled in fear, Sarah stood strong and vowed to win this battle. Sarah refused to back down or surrender. The slogan SARAHSTRONG is where this was born. It was her mantra and focus during this difficult process. Purple represents not only the fight against all cancers but is Sarah’s favorite color. Unfortunately for us, Sarah's battle ended on December 7, 2013. With Sarah's passing and still an entire community still rallying, the Crane family knew they had to do something and that is when the foundation was born. The foundation hosts several fundraising events to help aid in annual scholarships at Elkhart High School, and provide supplies, counseling and other items for local families who are also battling cancer.

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