Races

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.

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.

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.