5K races near Fairmount

The Unified Group Services Run/Walk for Cancer is a charity event in Anderson, Indiana, held at Harrah's Hoosier Park, 4500 Dan Patch Circle. It features a 5K run/walk and a one-mile Honor Walk, allowing participants to join regardless of pace or distance. The 5K begins and ends on the racetrack. The walk covers a 7/8-mile lap around the Hoosier Park track. Participants may register individually or as a team. The venue's Jumbotron will feature attendees. Proceeds benefit the Ascension St. Vincent Anderson Foundation, aiding patients and families of the Ascension St. Vincent Anderson Cancer Center.

The Pennville Pumpkin Festival 5K Run/Walk begins and ends at Pennville Park on East North Street in Pennville, Indiana. This autumn community 5K is connected to the town’s pumpkin festival, with runners and walkers covering the same distance. The event accommodates participants of all paces, including runners, joggers, and walkers, and entry fees contribute to the festival's funding. The course features gently rolling terrain, passing through town before extending out and back on country roads. A water station is located at the turnaround point. Following the race, the festival continues with vendors, music, food, crafts, and family entertainment, positioning the run as part of a larger local event rather than a standalone race.

The Huntington Veterans Day 5K begins at the Indiana National Guard in Huntington, Indiana, as part of a local Veterans Day event that includes running, walking, and riding. The primary event is a chip-timed 5K. A 1-mile fun walk is available for families, and an approximately 17-mile bike ride is offered for cyclists; helmets are mandatory for the ride. This event serves the community with a specific local purpose: all proceeds benefit veterans memorials in Huntington County. The organizing group is a volunteer-led 501(c)(3). Supported memorials include the Memorial Mile at Memorial Park. Participants can choose to race, walk, ride, donate, or volunteer, accommodating both those seeking a timed result and residents wishing to support local veterans.