Races

Join The Fun Have a fitness resolution for the new year?  Hate the bike trainer and treadmill?  Just can't wait till spring to start the season?  This series is for you.  We will race in some way, shape or form no matter the weather!  So sign up now and give yourself a goal to keep you motivated this winter. The Series The series will consist of 3 races.  The first event will be run/bike/swim and the last 2 will be in the normal order of events (subject to change based on the weather.  The overall male and female series winners will be awarded at the of the series. Race #1  Feb 26   3K Run/6 Mile Bike/400 yd SwimRace #2 March 26    400 yd Swim/12 Mile Bike/5K RunRace #3 April 23    400 yd Swim/18 Mile Bike/5K Run The Courses The 400 yd swim takes place in the parks indoor pool at Clear Creek Park's Family Activity Center with participants swimming a serpentine pattern across the pool.  There will be a staggered start for 2 and 3.  The bike courses are challenging loops with a f

5K Run and Walk to benefit these Downtown Shelbyville nonprofits: Operation CareAwake MinistriesFather’s LoveA Loving Choice (ALC)Young LifeFire MissionsHabitat for Humanity   Saturday, March 21, 2026 7:30AM - Registration 8:30AM - 5K Race Start   Donation Levels $50 - 5K Run/Walk Registration - Single $100 - 5K Run/Walk Registration - Family (3+) $75 - 5K Run/Walk Registration - Day of Event - Single $5 - Dog Registration - Single

Run, Walk, and Roll! Join us for the 2nd Annual Connected Community 5K Run/Walk proudly powered by Bridge Bedford — where families, schools, and community move forward together! Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 9th, 2026, and be a part of this exciting event that supports vital local initiatives and benefits the Shelbyville and Bedford communities. With sixteen (16) K-12 schools in the district, your participation will make a meaningful impact on the lives of countless students. This event is open to everyone, celebrating our community's diversity and unity. We proudly welcome participants of all abilities, including those with disabilities, ensuring an inclusive, supportive, and accessible environment for all. Come walk, roll, or run, and be part of this special day!

Oh the FUN!  This Strawberry themed race takes place on paved trails in beautiful Blue River Park in Shelbyville!  T-shirts will be red and/or pink! Strawberry finisher medals for everyone!  Strawberry themed Awards for top 3 male/female overall and 3 deep in each age group!  Pick up Strawberries along the course and bring in for prizes (not real strawberries, Silly!).  Free 1/4 mile Shortcake Kids run at 7:45 a.m. Yummy Strawberry and Shortcake snacks post-race!

Three 5K's + One Day = The Melt Down!  This challenging event is in it's 11th year.  Three consecutive 5K's at 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.  Do one, two or all three races!  You can decide that day!  Races must be done in order (so no fresh runners in race #2 or race #3). If participants are just doing one race it has to be the 8:00 a.m. race.  Races must be finished in 1 hour to allow for the start of the next race.  Course is on a beautiful wide, smooth, paved trail through two parks and crosses a historical bridge!  Indoor restrooms and a fun, free splash pad and playground for the kiddos located right next to the start/finish.   Everyone who finishes the first race races receives a custom MELT DOWN medal.  Fun HOT, summer themed t-shirts!  Awards for top three male/female and top 3 in age groups in the FIRST race only.  Also award for the top male and female best COMBINED times of all three races.

The Tom Short 5k course is run on the beautiful General Dacey Trail, in Shelbyville, Illinois's Forest Park.  This race is very unique, challenging and competitive!  Some of the areas elite athletes from colleges and high schools come to take on the difficult course and break the course record set in 2018, a time of 15:29!  It's a great race for spectators as you can see the runners from many locations and cheer them on as they finish the race - creating an awesome atmosphere! Finishing in the Top 10 at the Tom Short 5K is a huge accomplishment and if you do, you will receive an additional Tom Short Race Shirt with your place on it! If you like being a part of a team, we have an option for team cross country scoring.  Form a team of five runners and sign-up on race day for the team competition.  After the race has finished we take each of your individual places and add them up for a total team score.  We have a Male, Female & Mixed Team Division. The winners of each group w

Have you been to the Shelbyville Farmers Market? WONDERFUL!  This event starts and ends in the heart of the Farmers Market!  Course is chip timed and is on paved road! Animal trophies for top 3 overall and 1st-3rd each age group!  Country Farmer themed race then shop at the market! Fun Farmer Market shirts and snacks! Free 1/4 mile Half Pint Kids run at 7:45 (kids 10 & Under).  Lots of restaurants and shops close by! This event benefits  Healthy Shelby a program that many Shelby County community charities!

The NIRCA Cross Country Open 6K is an annual race that precedes the National Intercollegiate Running Club Association National Championships. Blue River Cross Country Course in Shelbyville, IN will host this year's race. Blue River is sure to provide a memorable racing experience. After you race, stay around afterwards and watch the premier race in collegiate club running. The NIRCA Open 6K is open to the public! If you're a part of the local community, a middle- or high school runner in your post season, a fan of collegiate club running, NIRCA alumni or ineligible athlete, a parent, spectator ...... then this race is for you! Spikes may be worn at the runner's discretion. This race will take place in rain or shine. Online registration closes 2 days before the event. Pricing increases starting November 1.Late/Race-day registration will be available at course, but sign up now to save on your entry fees!

This unusual and challenging event is held in the nice new YMCA building in Shelbyville!  The event benefits Shelby Senior Services!  All ages and abilities welcome!  We will have a free Puzzle Swap and also a big puzzle out for everyone to work on at their leisure in between rounds!  Come meet some new people and have some FUN!  Entry fee for partners and teams covers your entire group.

Join us for the third year of everyone's favorite community event, the BDoKY Hemo Hustle!! Whether you're just looking for a nice walk through nature or trying to set a new PR, come out and support Bleeding Disorders of Kentucky's mission to support kids and families affected by bleeding disorders throughout the state of Kentucky!! - Registration Fees: $30 Adults; $20 Kids 12 and under By popular demand, we have added a "No Shirt" registration option for $15  - T-shirt included in regular registration fee AND custom awards for Top 3 Male and Female 5k finishers 2k, 3k, and 4k distances will be mapped out in addition to the full 5k course - Snacks and refreshments will be provided before and after the race and you're welcome to stay and let the kids play on the playgrounds by the start/finish line afterwards  Registration starts at 8:45 - race begins at 9:30 PLEASE REGISTER BY 10/31/26 TO ENSURE CORRECT T-SHIRT SIZES AND NUMBERS

Why shop when you can run/walk a 5k? Great flat run course on paved trails!  Chip timing.  Black Friday Finisher medals for all finishers!  One of a Kind Turkey Trophy Awards for 1-3 Overall and 1st - 3rd in each age group! Nice indoor facility for registration close to start/finish line.  Come join the fun!   This event benefits Pantry Pals, a Shelby County Food bank.

Christmas Eve morning 5K Run/Walk! Great family event!  Flat and Fast course on paved trails!  Chip Timing.  REINDEER trophies for the top 20 male/female overall and 1st-3rd in age groups. Snow machine makes this a fun event no matter the temperature!  Reindeer finisher medals for all finishers! Free Kids run at 8:30 a.m. Warm facility by start/finish for registration and bathrooms.  This event benefits Pantry Pals, a Shelby County Food Bank.