Haynes Apperson 5K 2026

The 5K race starts on A Street behind City Hall, heads North on 3rd Street to the track at Missisinewa High School. After a few laps on the track runners will then go along the perimeter of the school property and through one of the trails in the woods. Runners will exit the woods onto Garthwaite Road taking a left of H Street, taking a right back on to 3rd Street, and then finish back at the City Hall Pavilion.

Sign-in and registration begin at 7:00 am at Hutchins Commons (Pavillion just West of City Hall) with the race starting at 8:00 am. Awards will follow shortly after the last person finishes the race. Awards will be given to the overall top male and female runners, and the top three male or female runners in each age group. Age Groups: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

Proceeds from this race go to support, Main Street Gas City, which strives toward strengthening vitality in our downtown district, celebrating Gas City's historic character while bringing our community together to enjoy all aspects that Gas City's downtown has to offer.

Welcome back for round 2! This will be a family fun run/walk to benefit local teachers, students, and schools for the upcoming school year. All proceeds will go to the Kokomo Education Foundation. We would love to see as many kids, teachers, coaches and parents come out to Jackson Morrow on July 25th, 2026 at 8 am to support our hardworking community as they race into the 2026-2027 school year. We will also have a table setup for school supply drop off if anyone would like to donate any school supplies. We encourage everyone to wear their school colors or favorite school of their choice. All finishers will receive a finisher medal. You will also have the option to purchase a shirt at an additional cost as long as it is done by the specified date. There may be extras on race day, but it will be first come first serve and while supplies last.

There will be awards for 1st place Adult Male and Female Runner. 1st place Adult Male and Female Walker and lastly 1st place under 18 Male and Female runners.

Cost is by Age: The discount is applied at checkout. There will also be a discount for club members as well.

18+ $15

17-10 $10

9 and under $5

Packet pickup will be available 6:30am to 7:30am on Race Day. We will accept cash or check on race day.

Examples of needed supplies:

Pencils, Colored Pencils, Crayons, Washable Markers, Glue Sticks, Scissors, Pencil Pouches/Boxes, Spiral Notebooks, Folders, Dry Erase Markers, Highlighters, Large Pink Erasers, Rulers, Kleenexes and Disinfectant Wipes.

CREATE LASTING MEMORIES WITH YOUR FAMILY.

Muddy Kids is 2 and 3 mile adventure event series for families and kids ages 5–15, with fun and challenging obstacles, mud, and entertainment for the whole family.

Muddy Kids is the perfect event to reconnect, strengthen relationships, have fun, get active, get muddy, and bond as a family!

Muddy Kids is not just about getting dirty, it’s also about challenging yourself, having fun, and working as a team with your family. So gather up your family and friends, put on your mud-friendly clothing and shoes, and get ready to take on the Muddy Kids Family Obstacle Mud Run. We can’t wait to see you there!

What's included:

• 10-15 Obstacles

• Headband

• Bracelet

• Tattoo

• Finisher Medal

• Digital Photos

• Warm Up

• Hydration Points

• Rinse Off Station

• Ton of Mud

Event details and schedule

The venue opens one hour before our first batch. We advise that you arrive 45 minutes before your start time, so you have plenty of time to go through registration before we call you to the start pen for warm up 5 minutes before you start on your selected batch time.

Spectators are welcome for FREE, please note kids must be accompanied by an adult/legal guardian. There will be an event village where they can cheer you and your kids on at the start and finish line.

We have a Bag Drop ($5 on the day) where you can leave your stuff until you have completed the course.

A minimum of 1 Adult and 1 Kid need to register. A maximum of 4 Kids can register per 1 Adult. Additional Adult and Kid tickets can be purchased separately.

The minimum age for a Kids entry is 5 years young – but please, parents/legal guardians, kids (up to 13 years old) must be accompanied by a registered, participating adult. Event waivers must be signed by a parent or legal guardian of all Kids under the age of 18. No waiver, no run, no exceptions.

Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MuddykidsUSA

FAQ's: https://www.muddykids.us/faq/

The Teter Twilight 5k Run for the Honey begins at 7:00 pm. This 5k run/jog/walk will be cross-country style along mostly wooded paths that highlight Teter's new and old trails along the scenic White River. Bring the dogs and kids and enjoy a run or leisurely stroll, all while contributing to a good cause. The race will be timed. Every participant will receive a commemorative jar of honey while supplies last. First place in Women, Men, and Youth will receive a medal. The overall winner will receive a week's share of vegetables. All participants will have the option to purchase a commemorative t-shirt.

Check-in will begin at 5:30-6:45 pm with the race-jog-walk starting at 7:00 pm with runners first, joggers second, and walkers third.

All proceeds will fund Teter's mission of increasing access to healthy food for the vulnerable and providing ecological education while building community.

Join IDES on August 22nd for IDES 4th Annual 5K Run/Walk for Hunger, a community-powered event dedicated to providing food for those who are hungry around the world.

So lace up your running shoes and join us! If you can't join us in person, you can run it virtually! Whether you're a seasoned runner, casual jogger, or walking with friends and family, every step you take helps provide meals to people around the world!