4 running events in Jackson County, Indiana

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find running events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

• Watermelon 5K Run & Walk [indianatiming.com] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Aug 01, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  We are thrilled to be a part of the return of the Jackson County Watermelon Festival in 2025! The

  Brownstown Exchange Club, Watermelon 5K Run & Walk was a staple in the Festival for many years before...

  We are thrilled to be a part of the return of the Jackson County Watermelon Festival in 2025! The

  Brownstown Exchange Club, Watermelon 5K Run & Walk was a staple in the Festival for many years before

  it dissolved in 2015. We are pleased to return as a partner to the Festival and Healthy Jackson County to

  kick things off on Saturday, August 2nd! We'd like to invite you to participate in this years event and in

  joining us in celebrating the renowned Jackson County Watermelon! 100% of proceeds support the

  Exchange Club and our efforts in community outreach. Thanks a Melon!

  5k Run Walk

  111 S Main Street, Jackson County, Indiana, 47220, United States
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• Fort Vallonia Days 5K Run & Walk [indianatiming.com] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Sun, Oct 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM

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  Come run in one of the longest running southern Indiana road races and finish on the streets of Vallonia in the middle of the festival!! We are pleased to return as a partner to the Festival and...

  Come run in one of the longest running southern Indiana road races and finish on the streets of Vallonia in the middle of the festival!! We are pleased to return as a partner to the Festival and Healthy Jackson County to kick things off on Sunday, October 19th! We'd like to invite you to participate in this year's event and in joining us in celebrating the Fort Vallonia Days Festival! 100% of proceeds support the Exchange Club and our efforts in community outreach.

  5k Run Walk

  2418 S Main Street, Jackson County, Indiana, 47281, United States
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• Jackson County Ultras [dinoseries.com] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Oct 31, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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  RACE DATE: Dec. 5th 2026

  LOCATION (CHECK IN): Brownstown IN "PYOCA Camp and Retreat Center, Inc."

  EVENTS: 10m, 50k, 100K, 100K 2-6p Relay

  ONLINE CLOSE: Nov 20th @ Midnight - You may register day of...

  RACE DATE: Dec. 5th 2026

  LOCATION (CHECK IN): Brownstown IN "PYOCA Camp and Retreat Center, Inc."

  EVENTS: 10m, 50k, 100K, 100K 2-6p Relay

  ONLINE CLOSE: Nov 20th @ Midnight - You may register day of ($10 more) "if not sold out"

  • Apparel deadline Nov 15th - Added in the RunSignUp store

  Pricing: Prices Increase on June 1st & Sept 1st.

  • Run Tecumseh Trail Challenge 50k & receive a 10% off Tecumseh & Jackson Ultra Distances for both events!​

  • Email us for code on registered or grab a race bundle when registering​

  • ITR Members receive 15% off- email us here if not applied at checkout.

  HELP US MAKE HISTORY AND BECOME THE ONLY 100K MIDWEST WESTERN STATES QUALIFIER!

  WE NEED 100 FINISHERS IN THE 100K!

  Though the course is rugged, Pyoca Camp, Conference, and Retreat Center balances that out with warm, dry places to eat, sleep, shower, and gather before and after the race. We've partnered with the camp to bring you affordable weekend-long packages including full meals on Friday night, Saturday post-race "ends at Midnight", and Sunday recovery breakfast.​​​

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  RACE PERKS AND EXPIRENCE

  • ​PRIZE MONEY- Pending amounts for 2026, See Guidebook (Note: Revised date)​

  • Real time results

  • ​All results will be published to Ultrasignup & RunSignUp

  • ​100k FINISHERS BELT BUCKLE! ​​​

  • LIVE TRACKING ​(100k/100k relay only)​ (2026 update coming)​​​​

  • ​24 HOUR CUT-OFF! All Distances!​

  • Well stocked Aid Stations!

  • Finisher medals / Age Group Awards for ALL!

  • Weekend cabin packages & meal options (See STORE during registration)

  • Indoor heated facility for drop bags & crew​

  • FREE professional photos!

  • Post-race food Noon-Midnight

  • (Chili, Vegan/GF Soup, Assorted Sandwiches, Hummus Pita and veggie tray, chef's salad, chips, condiments drinks, etc.)

  Access to post-race showers

  • Camping-

  • ​Jackson-Washington State Forest has 54 primitive first come first serve campsites. They are $13 per night. These are located conveniently just down the road from the event & even some of the sites are on the course itself. ​​

  • FREE FUN RUN/WALK/HIKE

  VOLUNTEERS

  • If you are unable to run please consider Volunteering, Volunteers are Essential to this event!

  • Volunteers may register on event registration page or email us for more info.​

  • 6+ Hours and get free entry into any DINO Event ​

  • Free T-Shirt and meal for all volunteers!

  1 Miles 10 Miles 50k 100k Fun Run Indoor Run Trail Ultra Walk

  886 E County Rd 100 S, Jackson County, Indiana, 47220, United States
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• Jingle all the 5K [indianatiming.com] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Dec 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  Please note that we have a new Start and Finish this year at 220 N Chesthut St. Come and join us this flat, fast out and back course that takes you down behind the football stadium and back.

  5k Run

  220 N Chesthut St, Jackson County, Indiana, 47274, United States
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