5 events in Bluffton, Indiana

BLUFFTON PARKS & RECREATION

51st ANNUAL PARLOR CITY TROT

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2026

7:30 - 11:30 A.M.

HALF MARATHON, 10K, & 5K EVENTS

NOTE: We are running low on shirt sizes. When you select your event, you have the opportunity to sign up for a reduced price, without including an event t-shirt, if your size is not available.

Location:

128 E Market St. Bluffton, IN 46714 (Bluffton City Gym).

Event Description

This is the 52st running of the Parlor City Trot! Along with the half-marathon, there are also 10k and 5k runs. The course is flat and fast and winds through the streets of Bluffton, Ouabache State Park, and along the Wabash River on the scenic River Greenway. Runners of ALL speeds are welcome but there is a4 hour time limit for the half marathon event (early starts available).

Highlights

Half Marathon - Top 3 Overall & Master Prize Money

(1- $200, 2 - $100, 3 - $50)

High Quality, Long Sleeve Event Shirts

Finisher Medals

All Distances Overall and Age Group (top 3) Awards

Time Limit

We welcome runners and walkers of all speeds however, there is a 4 hour time limit for the Half-Marathon so we can give volunteers and the City of Bluffton some certainly about time commitments and the start and ending of street closures. Please be respectful of our time limit. An early start at 6:30am is available for runners who may not make the 4 hour time limit. Early starters are eligible for age-group awards, but not overall awards. Please message to the race organizers thru the registration system or at [email protected] if you are interested.