9 events in Terre Haute, Indiana

The Twilight River Run, presented by Riddell National Bank, will be on Friday, July 24th at Fairbanks Park. This is a 1 Mile run/walk or a 5k run/walk and please note, this is a NIGHT race. Register by July 18th to guarantee a shirt. Race day registration will be available.

Race packet pickup will be located at the YMCA from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM on July 24th.

Each year the Twilight River Run includes a high school team event were schools can compete as a group to win money for their school running program. Each team must consist of at least four members. High school awards for both girls and boys. The four fastest times from each team will be used for the team placement. Team members are eligible for individual age group awards. The school team with the lowest cumulative time will win $250, and the second place team will win $100 for their school running program.

The Twilight River Run also funds the WVRR Scholarship Program. Each year WVRR awards two scholarships to outstanding student athletes from the Wabash Valley. Applicants are evaluated based on their academic and athletic accomplishments as well as the contributions they make to their schools and communities. For more information on how to apply for the scholarship, click here!

Thank you to our event sponsors:

Presenting Sponsor: Riddell National Bank

Athletico

Graphic FX

Chick-fil-A of Terre Haute

Morris Trucking

Pacesetter Sports

Gibson Realty and Appraisals – Scott Rhodes

Murphy Urban & Associates — Laura Fredendall, PsyD

Renewal by Anderson

BNR Automotive Repair and BNR Offroad

Terre Haute Parks Department

Terre Haute Police Department

Terre Haute Street Department

You wont want to miss the 8th annual Brat Trot 5k through Terre Haute's historical brewing district hosted by Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church!

The Brat Trot has 2 awesome 5k races (the beer challenge 5k and regular 5k) and a 1 mile fun run for you to choose from!

The main event is the Beer Challenge where participants will run our 1 mile loop course through the brewing district. At each lap you must consume a 4 ounce shot glass of beer and have the race volunteer place a check mark on your bib# before continuing on to your next lap. After 3 laps you will then cross the finish line and should have consumed a total of 12 ounces / 1 beer! All beer will be provided by Afterburner Brewing Company!

Parking will be located at the Vigo County Library's Parking lot. Please park in the back of the parking lot, so you do not interfere with those attending the Library. 1 Library Square, Terre Haute, IN 47807

Beer Challenge Rules

• You must be 21+ to participate. (IDs will be checked and participants in this race will receive a different bib# / non-removable bracelet)

• NO ID; NO RACE

• If you do not wear your bib# and/or do not have your 21+ identifying bracelet, you also will not be allowed to participate

• No strollers are allowed in this event. Strollers are allowed in the non-beer Brat Trot 5K

• In order to be eligible for awards you must consume all 3 of the 4 ounce beers, and have a volunteer place a check mark on your bib# for each lap/beer. (You definitely do not have to consume all 3 drinks. Feel free to skip one if you do not want it. You just will not be eligible for awards.)

• You can only consume 1 drink per lap

We also will have a non-beer Brat Trot 5k with all of the fun, but none of the course beer. This event is open to all ages. You will still complete 3 laps of our 1 mile course for your 5k. We will also have post-race awards for this event.

All Participants Will Receive:

• An awesome Brat Trot 5k race t-shirt*

• A custom race bib#

• 1 free post-race beer (participants 21 & Over)**

• 1 free Brat

• Post-race refreshments

There will be a $5 price increase for race day registrations.

• You must register by Oct. 5th to be guaranteed a race shirt

** You must have a photo ID for proof of age to compete in the Beer Challenge & and/or for a post race beer.

Participants in the Brat Trot 5k & Beer Challenge 5k are Eligible for:

• Post race Beer Stein (Top 3 overall Males and Females both races)

• Bottle Opener Awards (Top 3 in age groups, male/female split for BOTH RACES; Brat Trot 5k and Beer Challenge 5k)

Event Schedule

7:30 a.m. - Packet Pickup / Race Day Registration Opens (All Races)

8:30 a.m. - Brat Trot 5k - Packet Pickup / Race Day Registration closes

9:00 a.m. - Brat Trot 5k Start

9:01 a.m. - 1 Mile Fun Run Start

9:30 a.m. - Beer Challenge - Packet Pickup / Race Day Registration closes

10:00 a.m. - Beer Challenge 5k Start

10:15 a.m. - Brat Trot 5k Award Ceremony

11:15 a.m. - Beer Challenge Award Ceremony

The 2026 Christmas in the Park, sponsored by Chick-fil-A, will be held on December 5, 2026 at Deming Park. This race benefits Clothe a Child with 50% of the proceeds going to the organization. This race includes a 5K run/walk option for adults and youth, and a 1-mile Reindeer Romp for youth. The Reindeer Romp will start at 9:40 a.m. with the 5K starting after that. The deadline to register and receive a t-shirt is Sunday, November 29th at 11:59P. Packet pick up will take place the morning of the race at the Torner Center inside Deming Park.

Race Day Awards:

Awards will be given; including overall awards, age group awards, and walker awards. Awards are based on 5-year age groups. And please remember: IF YOU ARE SIGNED UP AS A WALKER, PLEASE DO NOT RUN! We have competitive walkers who work hard and it wouldn’t be fair for a someone to run part of the race and beat out a competitive walker who walked the complete event.