Parade 5K Road Run -Elkhart County 4-H Fair

The Parade 5K Road Run is an afternoon 5K in Goshen, Indiana, run on the Elkhart County Fair Parade route during the Elkhart County 4-H Fair. The race is timed to precede the parade: runners start first, and the parade begins once the last runner has finished the route. Organizers request that participants be trained and capable of finishing within 50 minutes, indicating it is not intended for casual walkers. Warm weather is typical, and the race offers two water stations along with ice towels at the finish line. The course begins at Rogers Park. Registered runners are transported there from the fairgrounds after checking in near the race track. Thousands of spectators line the parade route, providing a larger audience than typically found at a local 5K. Strollers are permitted, but pets are not. Costumes are encouraged, aligning with the parade theme. Awards are presented to the top male and female finishers. The surrounding fair is a significant Goshen event, attracting approximately 200,000 visitors over nine days, featuring rides, food, entertainment, and 4-H agriculture and youth programs.