6 events in Brown County, Indiana
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Brown County
6 events in Brown County-
Sat, Feb 07, 2026 at 1:00 PMSee full details
Come out of your burro and help celebrate the groundhog with us for this challenging 5k or 8k option.
Don't want a shirt? $5 off of registration if you choose not to get a shirt. Shirts are guaranteed to those signing up by Jan 26th and until supplies last after that.
1 pm Start | All on the road
The 5K Course will go south from Rec Building staying in the campground turning around in at site 263 and back to Rec Building
The 8K Course* will go same direction as 5K, then head out just past Hohen Point, turning around and back to Rec Building Subject to change based on road accessibility and conditions
Awards to overall winner of each race
Medals to age group winners of 8k & 5k runs
age groups: 19 & U; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79; 80 +
Note: Participants are responsible for Brown County State Park gate fee.
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Sat, Apr 04, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Come get down and dirty in the hills of Brown County! This will be a challenging and awesome 5K and no shirts are given at sign up...because Finisher Beenie Hats will be given to all participants when they cross the finish line!
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Sat, May 30, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
Stunning terrain, challenging hills, and meticulously constructed trails. The rewards of running in the DINO Trail Run at Brown County State Park! The Brown County event has become one of the series' most popular venues.
This is the only course this year with mile-long climbs and downhills - much different than the other races in the series. The course starts uphill for the first mile before flattening a bit. The 5k heads back downhill for a mile-long downhill to the finish. 15k will make a left turn that sends runners onto a loop containing several long climbs and descents. 15k will finish with the same long downhill as the 5k.
Make it a weekend! There's plenty to do for family and friends, including swimming pool, camping, hiking, and nearby shopping and attractions of Nashville . Most of the race course is on the mountain bike trail, which will be used the following day for a DINO Mountain Bike Series event.
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Sun, Jun 07, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
After completing his 48th XC season at Bloomington North and beginning his 48th track season, coach Charlie Warthan will be retiring from coaching. Coach Warthan started as head boys xc coach in the fall of 1978. Since that time, he has amassed some amazing stats.
26 XC Sectional titles
20 XC Regional titles
14 XC Semi-State titles (discontinued in 2023)
2 XC State titles (1980 & 2024)
23 Track Sectional titles
18 Track Regional titles
*X number of individual and relay state champions in track...
Fittingly, we are having a 5k and banquet at the conclusion of his track season to celebrate this man's amazing career. We are calling for all former runners, coaches, parents, and administrators that have been a part of this journey to join us on June 7th to show our appreciation to coach. Note: This is a surprise for coach so please keep this quiet as we pull this all together.
Registration cost pays for your shirt and commemorative finisher medal. Donations will go toward getting the new xc course up and going so please help us out as you are able.
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Sat, Nov 21, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
11th Annual Hilly Half!
Saturday, November 21, 2026
The Brown County YMCA Hilly Half Marathon highlights our county, promote health, well-being and create a true sense of community. The Half Marathon scenic route starts and finishes at the Saddle Barn/Lower Shelter house winding its way through picturesque Brown County State Park. Up hills, past the fire tower, vistas and then a fast 2 mile downhill finish
Half Marathon 9:00 am*
10K 9:05 am*
5K 9:10 am*
Electronic Bib Timing
Live Results
Sign up by Wednesday, November 13th to guarantee your shirt!
Online Registration Closes 6am Thursday Nov 19th
Things to note!
We WILL have appropriate amount of facilities available pre-race.
Traffic control on St. Rd 46 at the Stop Light WILL be in Place!
Per our Insurance provider - Dogs are NOT ALLOWED on the Course
This event is a Fundraiser for the Brown County Community YMCA, there will be
No Refunds or deferrals.
*Start times are subject to change.
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Sat, Dec 05, 2026 at 1:00 PMSee full details
REINDEER ROMP 5K/8K
Walk or Run
Our longest running event!
For over 20 years we have been romping through the State Park.
Start and Finish at the Nature Center.
Run is all on the road.
Start time is 1pm
Late registration & packet pick up
Friday, Dec. 5th ~ 12-3p at the Y
Race Day, Saturday, Dec. 6th ~ 11a-12:45p
*If you are competing in the Magnificent 7 Race Series, please remember that ONLY the 8k distance is eligible for Series points!
Sign up by November 26th to be guaranteed a shirt!
Online closes @ 12N on 12/4!
Gate Fee will be Required