16 running, walking, and fun run events in Bloomington, Indiana

The Magnificent 7 Race Series consists of 21 races located within a 7-county area in south-central Indiana. Individuals who complete at least 7 of these races during a given year are automatically eligible for Series awards!

The Magnificent 7 Race Series is overseen by a volunteer committee of runners and walkers, who are active participants and dedicated to the common good of the Series. Please note, though, that each race in the Series is autonomous and managed by a local director, NOT the Mag 7 committee. Race directors set rules for their own races, but agree to meet a minimum set of standards required for Series inclusion.

The Magnificent 7 Race Series is indebted to our founder, Dr. Jerry Ruff. Dr. Ruff first organized the the Series in 1997, with a goal of encouraging broader participation in local races. He cobbled together a set of road races within a 7-county area and sought out sponsors to fund participation awards. His legacy lives on! (Dr. Ruff's contribution to local sports goes beyond the Mag 7. You can read more about his legacy in this nomination that advocates for him to be added to the Monroe County Sports Hall of Fame.)

The Race for Restoration is a 5k run/Walk hosted by Perfect Timing Race Management LLC, promoted by the BHSN Environmental Club, and held at Bloomington High School North, with all proceeds benefiting the Sycamore Land Trust.

The course is well-marked for first-timers, beginning beside the bleachers of the Bloomington High School North track and field facility, then continuing on Kinser Pike, Acuff Road loop, and Prow Rd. before utilizing the main road on the Bloomington North campus, with the final 300 meters finish on the Ralph Sieboldt Track.

The Race Date is April 4, 2026.

-Packet pick-up begins at 7:30 am.

-Kids' 1 Mile Fun Run begins at 8:30 am.

-5k Run/Walk Begins at 9 am.

No after-race waiting! Every racer will recieve a completion medal, excluding virtual racers. Awards can be picked up at the registration table as soon as you finish your race! Awards will be given to the winner of each age group. Age Group Awards are divided into Male and Female categories, and age groups are as follows:

Run: Winner in 10 & Under, 11-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over

Walk: Top 3 overall

About Sycamore Land Trust:

Sycamore Land Trust is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1990 that is dedicated to preserving the beauty, health, and diversity of southern Indiana’s natural landscape through strategic land conservation, habitat restoration, and environmental education. Across our 26-county service area, we have permanently protected over 11,800 acres on more than 150 protected properties. Our organization is nationally accredited by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission for meeting rigorous standards of conservation excellence. We restore critical habitats like wetlands, forests, wildflower meadows, and grasslands that support native wildlife and provide a refuge for threatened species. Thirteen of our preserves are open to the public, where we maintain over 30 miles of free hiking trails, offering outdoor recreation opportunities for all ages and abilities. We also provide free environmental education programs for local schools and community groups, reaching thousands of students each year

with hands-on lessons in nature. Community members can get involved through volunteer workdays, guided hikes, and citizen science projects, deepening their connection to the land and helping to ensure a healthier, more resilient environment for future generations.

About BHSN Environmental Club:

BHSN Environmental Club is a student-led group, who cares deeply about the environment. Many of us are also student athletes, so we thought we could marry those two passions to benefit the Sycamore Land Trust -- an organization which continues to benefit our local environment and community in so many ways. We're excited to be partnering with Perfect Timing Race Management LLC in this inaugural year of the Race for Restoration 5K and we hope to see you there!

About Perfect Timing Race Management LLC:

Perfect Timing is a Race Management and Timing Service that manages and times races mainly in south central Indiana. The primary goal of our services is to provide a low-cost computerized timing option for road races and cross-country races that are 500 people and under per race. We do not chip time which keeps costs down and helps you keep more money for the cause that you are partnered with.

This years t-shirt design:

Join us a this new venue to the DINO Series! The Pate Hollow Trail, adjacent to Paynetown SRA, offers lovely views and challenging terrain. The single-lap 15k will certainly provide one of the more remote and rugged feeling courses in the entire series.

Gate Fee: Standard DNR gate fee of $7/vehicle ($9 out-of-state) may be charged. If you run the series and/or visit state parks frequently, consider purchasing the Annual Entrance Permit ($50 for IN residents)

This is the Main fundraiser for the Mag 7 Race Series! Registering for this race helps the Mag 7 support other local races and encourage participation in running and walking events. As a "thank you" for supporting the Series, everyone who REGISTERS for this race (even if you don't end up participating) will receive 10 bonus points in the Mag 7 Series Competition!

9:00-9:50AM: Race packet pick up and day of race registration.

• Karst Farm Park, 2450 S. Endwright Rd Bloomington, IN. Registration is at Shelter 9, by the splash pad parking lot.

• $25 with shirt (Not guaranteed after March 21)

• $20 without a shirt

10:00am: Run/Walk Start: The race starts near the southern terminus of the Karst Farm Greenway Trail and is an out and back route on the trail. It is relatively flat with a few small rolling hills.

AFTER THE RACE: Snacks and Drinks. Awards to top finishers. Door prize drawing.

Awards will be given to...

• OVERALL male and female finishers in the runner division

• Top FIVE male and female finishers in the WALK

• Top male and female runner in each AGE DIVISION: 13 & under, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59,60-64, 65-69, 70 & over

All race proceeds go directly to the MAG 7 RACE SERIES; this race is the sole fundraiser for the Mag 7!

Questions? Contact Race Director Larry DeMoss at 812-219-9222 or email: [email protected]

April 11th, 2026 is the date for the 20th running of the Greene & Schultz Hoosier Half Marathon, 5K and 10k. Ivy Tech and the Monroe County Parks and Rec will continue to be the home of the 2026 course. We are very thankful for our partnership with Ivy Tech, Cook Medical, Simtra, the Monroe County YMCA and the Monroe County Parks & Rec to bring you this challenging course that highlights these businesses and the newly created Karst Park greenway that spans all the way to Ellettsville. The 5K will run around Cook Medical and up to the NW YMCA before turning around and returning to Ivy Tech. The 10k option continues past the YMCA and down onto the Karst park greenway before reversing course and returning to Ivy Tech. The Half Marathon option continues on from there to span all of the new section of the Karst Park greenway and takes you all the way to Ellettsville before reversing course. After initial feedback on the 2023 course, we want to again caption the saying that this is the

TOUGHEST RUN YOU'LL EVER LOVE!!

In 2024 we reduced our prices in spite of all of the increases in cost with inflation. It helped to boost our attendance and hopefully increased some positive word of mouth as well. We are keeping those reduced prices in place for 2026. We're happy to pass along that this course is easier to secure, safer and more cost effective. Please help us by bringing a friend to join us on April 11th, 2026 for the 20th running of the Greene & Schultz Hoosier Half Marathon 5k and 10k!

Join the IU Rugby Club for our second annual 5K fundraiser! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to support the team, this event is perfect for all fitness levels. All proceeds from the event will go toward helping the team with travel expenses, equipment, and tournament fees as we prepare for Nationals again this year. It’s a great opportunity to meet the players, get active, and show your Hoosier pride! This will be a fun, inclusive race route through beautiful Switchyard Park! Whether you walk, jog, or run, we hope to see you out there supporting IU Women’s Rugby! Don’t miss your chance to be part of our journey to Nationals.

Come out for a morning of fun and games! MCCSC will host a 1 mile and 5k run for students and their families on Saturday, April 25th at Grandview Elementary. This race serves as a culminating event for our elementary running clubs, and an opportunity for families to come together for an active event. This event will be FREE to all participants (students, parents/guardians, family members, etc.). While there is no registration fee, we do ask families to consider donating. All profits will be put towards the Mental Health Support Endowment through the Monroe County Community Schools Foundation.

Wear your school colors to show your school pride! Medals will be given to youth participants. Snacks and kids activities to follow the races!

Volunteers are also needed to help run this event! You can view a list of the volunteer tasks and sign up for them under the MORE menu tab (which will bring up a VOLUNTEER option) on this website!

Race Routes:

1 Mile - https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5893380724

5K - https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5920013983/

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese at Indiana University Bloomington is proud to sponsor the 3rd Kimberly Geeslin Memorial 5K Run/Walk in memory of our friend, mentor, educator, and colleague. We hope you can join us!

This year, the race is being run in support of Monroe County Habitat for Humanity Women+ Build! Kim was an ardent supporter of and annual builder at Women+ Build. All proceeds from this run will go directly to Women+ Build in Kim's honor.

Race Day info

The race will take place at Switchyard Park, with check-in at the picnic shelter next to the playground.

Race Day registration and check-in will start at 8:00am. Please arrive early to ensure an on-time start at 9:00am. Walk-ups welcome.

We will run rain or shine but will cancel for thunderstorms or other hazardous weather.

Strollers are welcome as are dogs on 6 foot (or less) leash.

Interested in helping out?

We will need volunteers for various tasks on race day. Some volunteer tasks will require during-race commitment; others will occur pre- or post-race and still allow race participation. Volunteers can opt for a free race t-shirt or free race registration for themselves. Interested in helping out at the race instead of (or in addition to) running? Visit the Volunteers tab to sign up!

Welcome to the Southern Indiana 6K for Water!

Join us on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Olcott Park in Bloomington, Indiana as we move our feet to bring life-changing, CLEAN water to communities in need. Check-In and race day Registration begin at 7:30 AM. Race starts at 8:30 AM. Parking will be available at Jackson Creek Middle School.

6K Daily Walk for Water

Six kilometers is the average distance women and kids in the developing world walk for water each day. This water is often contaminated with life-threatening diseases. By signing up to participate in the Southern Indiana 6K Walk/Run for Water, you will be bringing life-changing, clean water to communities in need through a World Vision Water project.

Support Those Living In Desperate Need

For every $50 raised by donors or participants of the Southern Indiana 6K for Water, World Vision will provide sustainable, clean water to a woman or child in the developing world. Our 2026 goal is to provide 400 individuals with hope for a brighter future by raising $20K. By signing up for the 6K, you'll bring one person sustainable, CLEAN water!

Race Route

Check out our race route at Olcott Park in Bloomington by clicking here. The Start line and Finish line locations are one and the same, located near the park's restrooms. The race begins with a counterclockwise loop around Olcott Park and then continues onto the Jackson Creek Trail, making a loop around the Goat Farm and following Jackson Creek Trail to East Rhorer Road. The route continues on South Sare Road past Jackson Creek Middle School to East Canada Drive and back to Olcott Park.

Early packet pick up will be held at Binford Elementary June 13th from 3-5pm. Day-of registration and packet pick up will be from 8-9am at Switchyard Park

T shirts are only guaranteed for participants that register before May 26th. After that date, shirts will be distributed based on availability of extra sizes

For the first time this year, we are featuring a costume contest! Participants of all ages will be judged on their costume! Winner will receive a gift basket from PopKorn - Kernals with a Twist!

The Second Annual Strawberry Shortcake 5K will kick off the annual Strawberry Shortcake Festival. Join us on Sunday, June 8th, 2025 at 9am in Switchyard Park. This sweet race is sponsored by the Auxiliary to the Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington and supports our local Clubs! The course will take you on a tour of Switchyard Park. Starting at the Pavilion, and heading south toward Country Club Road, you will pass the playground and dog parks. Turning around at Country Club Road, you will traverse the park until you get to Hopscotch Coffee. Don't stop there! Turn once more and finish back at the Pavilion to celebrate your completion. Get outside, have fun, and help us support the kids of Bloomington!

There's more! This year, we are so proud to be joining The Magnificent 7 Race Series! The Mag 7 Race Series consists of 21 races located within a 7-county area in south-central Indiana. Individuals who complete at least 7 of these races during a given year are automatically eligible for Series awards. Check them out at mag7raceseries.com for more information.

Be sure to return to Switchyard Park on June 12th for the annual Strawberry Shortcake Festival and treat yourself to a delicious serving of strawberry shortcake. The pound cake is made by our auxiliary members and served with Strawberries, Whipped Cream, and Bruster's Vanilla Ice Cream.