テレホート, IN周辺の5Kレース

The Run for the Animals 5K is a timed 5K run/walk held at Karst Farm Park in Monroe County, welcoming both people and dogs. This event has been an annual fundraiser for the Monroe County Humane Association for many years, with all funds raised supporting its programs and services. It attracts hundreds of runners, walkers, families, and their dogs, and also offers a virtual 5K option for those who wish to support the cause remotely. The course begins at Karst Farm Park and circles through the Monroe County Fairgrounds. Separate start times are provided for runners and walkers to ensure clearer pace groups, and well-behaved dogs may be added to adult registrations. The start/finish area also hosts the awards ceremony and sponsor booths, keeping families and participants near the event's activities post-race. Registration includes a race shirt and sponsor items; children aged 12 and under receive a discount. The day also features raffles and pet contests open to all attendees, regardless of race registration.

The Shake Your Trail Feather Trail Run takes place in Charleston, Illinois, held on a 149-acre private property situated between Fox Ridge and Warbler Ridge. Participants can select from short trail runs or longer distances up to 50k. The shorter races commence in the morning, with half-marathon-length and ultra-distance runners starting later in the day. The course features grass paths and single dirt tracks winding through timber, ravines, and along the Embarras River. Living in Touch with Exercise LLC organizes the event, catering to runners seeking a low-key, nature-focused trail experience away from road races or busy urban events.

The Harvest Hustle 5K & Dog Walk is an annual fundraiser held at Norwayne Field to benefit Hope Restored Recovery Home in North Judson, Indiana. The event includes a 5K race for runners and walkers, with a dog walk starting shortly after. Race-day registration is available in the morning. Runners begin first, followed by walkers, and then participants with dogs. The event is designed for families and racers alike. All ages are welcome, and children five and under can participate for free. Awards will be presented to the first male, female, and child to finish. Every registered participant receives a t-shirt, and dogs participating in the dog walk receive a bandana. Following the race, the field will feature live music, face painting, bounce houses, and food vendors. Dogs must be kept on leashes no longer than six feet and require current vaccinations; proof is only needed if an incident occurs.

Monster Dash is a name used for Halloween-season races featuring short, family-friendly distances, costumes, and local causes. The Longwood event is a 5K run/walk with a kids' dash starting and finishing at the Historic Civic Center in downtown Longwood. Orlando's OCA Monster Dash takes place at Blue Jacket Park in Baldwin Park, offering a 5K, Kids' Fun Run, and Family Stroll. Lake-Sumter State College hosts a 5K/10K Fun Run around Silver Lake near its Leesburg Campus, and Providence holds a downtown 5K with a kids race for those 12 and under. The specifics vary by location, but the format is consistent: participants wear Halloween costumes, bring children, and complete a distance manageable without extensive training. Longwood directs its proceeds to the Longwood Historic Society, supporting landmark preservation, including late nineteenth-century historic district buildings. Orlando's race supports OCA programs for individuals with autism and special needs, welcoming runners, walkers, and wheelchair participants. Lake-Sumter provides registered participants with a shirt and gift bag, times the race, and awards top finishers, while Providence offers individual and team costume awards and is part of the Run Rhody Grand Slam series.

The Seven Oaks Travel Trot 5K begins and ends on the campus of Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville, Indiana. This school-hosted 5K run, with a separate walk, takes place in the morning and funds student travel: an 8th grade trip to Washington, D.C., and a junior/senior high school trip to Europe. The course remains on school grounds and in the local Ellettsville neighborhood, giving the event a campus community feel rather than that of a large road race. Families are welcome with children, parents can bring strollers and walk, and children under 9 may participate without registering. Following the finish, participants and neighbors can enjoy chili, a bake sale, warm drinks, and time on the school’s new playground. Medals are awarded to the top three overall male and female runners, and the first 50 registrants receive free shirts.

5K for The Kids: Race Through the Decades is a 5K run or walk based at 108 Legion Parkway in Oblong, Illinois. The event raises money for the Oblong Children’s Christian Home, with proceeds supporting children who need a safe, stable, and loving place to live. Registration costs $30, and runners can sign up through race morning, though shirts are only guaranteed for people registered by the stated October deadline. The decades theme gives this small community race its personality: participants are encouraged to dress in throwback styles from the 1950s through the 1990s, from greasers and hippies to disco outfits, 80s looks, and 90s classics. Costume prizes are part of the day, and race awards follow afterward, with male and female categories from 10-and-under through 72-and-over, plus overall male and female winners.

The Veteran's Day 5K is a morning race at English Landing Park in Parkville, Missouri, beginning at 8:00 AM. This event honors U.S. military service members, with every finisher receiving a custom medal. Participants have the option to purchase a long-sleeve event shirt, and teams of four or more qualify for a registration discount. The race is held in memory of Ed Burnham, a long-time local runner, World War II veteran, and VFW employee. While top runners vie for overall and age-group awards, the event welcomes families, friends, and workplace teams seeking a brief Veterans Day run. A portion of the proceeds benefits the VFW Foundation, supporting overseas troops, U.S. military families, and underserved veterans.

The Worthington Waddle 5K is an annual run/walk in Worthington, with race-morning packet pickup and registration at the park’s Community Building before a 9:00 a.m. start. Tri Kappa hosts the event, which is part of the Mag 7 series. Entry can include a shirt, but participants can skip the shirt for a small discount. The race is a 5K, with prizes that give it more personality than a standard local road race. The top male and female runners and walkers win turkeys, and walkers must complete the full distance to qualify. After the finish, participants receive doughnuts, hot chocolate, apple cider, coffee, and fruit. There is also a prize for the “hammiest” costume. Proceeds benefit Worthington Tri Kappa’s charities.

Christmas in the Park is a December race held at Deming Park, 500 S Fruitridge Ave, Terre Haute, Indiana. Chick-fil-A of Terre Haute sponsors the event, which is associated with Wabash Valley Road Runners. The race features a 5K run, a 5K walk, and a 1-mile youth race known as the Reindeer Romp. Proceeds benefit Clothe a Child, with half of the funds directed to the organization. The Reindeer Romp begins before the 5K events. The 5K run and walk start later. Both adults and youth may participate in the 5K, while the Reindeer Romp is exclusively for youth. Awards are presented for overall finishers, in 5-year age categories, and for walkers. Walk participants should not run, as walkers are scored separately.

The annual running of this event honors Erin, who died at age 13. Her mother, Terri Neighbors, founded Erin's Purpose for mental health and suicide prevention. The organization offers Christian counseling, teen bible studies, and public speaking in schools. All participants receive awards, as do age group and competitive walk winners, fostering a supportive community.