Ignite Trail Marathon

Race Beyond Limits is pleased to be your host of the Churubusco Turtle Days 5K! Join us and run, walk or crawl around Churubusco! This fun event is part of the Turtle Days Festival in Churubusco Indiana. The 5K will start at the Churubusco Jr/Sr High School and end on the track at the school. The event is a timed 5K and there will be awards for the overall top male/female and overall top masters male/female. Every runner will receive a race shirt if they sign up by the deadline. NEW this year every runner will receive a custom Turtle Days finisher medal!

Join us for a scenic, stroller-friendly 5K on Kendallville’s beautiful nature trail. The clockwise course follows Park Road and the trail system, creating a safe and enjoyable route for runners and walkers of all levels.

Whether you’re chasing a personal best or showing up to walk with friends and family, this event is about more than miles, it’s about momentum.

Awards will be presented to top finishers in each age division.

All proceeds benefit the ANE Foundation and directly support local children who need financial assistance for educational expenses.

Run strong. Walk proud. Move with purpose.

Join us in Avilla, Indiana for a fun and meaningful community event as we celebrate fitness, hometown pride and the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America!

The Freedom 5K is more than just a race, it's a chance for neighbors, families, runners, walkers, and patriots of all ages to come together in the spirit of health, unity and celebration!

Whether you're racing for a personal best, walking with friends, or simply showing support for the community, this event is designed for everyone!

Event Highlights

• Timed 5K event

• Finisher's medal, refreshments and post-race festivities

• T-shirt included with 5K registration

• Fun for runners, walkers, families and all fitness levels

• A scenic, stroller friendly 5K route through the heart of Avilla

• Patriotic theme honoring America's 250th birthday

• Community celebration with local support and smalltown spirit

T-SHIRT GUARANTEED IF REGISTERED BEFORE JUNE 5TH

T-SHIRTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ON RACE DAY WHILE SUPPLIES LAST / LIMITED YOUTH SIZES AVAILABLE

Parking

• DO NOT : Park in the library parking lot, they kindly allowed us to use a section of their parking lot, dumpster and indoor public restrooms for our event while they are open. Being that parking is limited they have requested we make other parking accommodations and limit parking to race volunteers only; we want to respect this. Thank you!!

• DO : Please utilize free public street parking conveniently located within a half mile radius of the Start/Finish.

Why We Run

This race is about more than miles; it's about celebrating the strength of our community and the shared values that bring us together! As we honor 250 years of our nation's history, we also look forward to a future of health, connection and local pride right here in Avilla!

The Independence Day celebration in Topeka, Indiana is a grand tradition. Each year, the tiny town comes alive with a fireworks display, a parade, basketball and softball tournaments, food vendors, kids games and watermelon eating competition and much more! But before the fireworks blast off or kids race to pick up candy at the parade, the day begins with the Road Run. Begun in 1974 the road run is the oldest consecutively run race in the state. This year's race, the 53rd annual, will take place on Saturday July 4th at the Topeka East Park located at 510 E Lake Street.

The road run has two events for kids and adults. We will kick things off at 8:15 a.m. with a One-Mile Fun Run for kids 13 and under. It’s a great opportunity for kids to try something new and get active. Medals will be awarded to the top three boys and girls. At 8:30, the 5K race, open to all ages, will begin at the park and wind its way through the streets of Topeka. Prizes will be awarded to the top three men and women overall as well as to the top finisher in each of age divisions. Age groups, 1-12, 13-15,16-19, 20-24,25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+

Race Day registration is also available. T-shirts are first come first serve.

RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP STARTS AT 7:00 AM in the parks pavilion!!