8 walking events in Terre Haute, Indiana

The Swamp Stomp is a 5-mile run and a 4-mile walk. There is also a 1-mile fun run option. The race itself is run on the trails of Hawthorn Park. The trails are generally in good shape however the weather can always make it a bit swampy so look out for alligators. The course is always well marked with plenty of course volunteers. After the race, stick around for awards and the our post-race snacks!

You must preregister by March 15th at 11:59 PM to receive a shirt. Online registration will continue online up to race morning but no shirt will be provided.

Awards will be given; including overall awards, age group awards, and walker awards. Awards are based on 5-year age groups. The number of awards per age group will be determined based on the pre-registered numbers in each age group. Awards range from 1 to 3 per age group.

There are also walker awards that are not age based. The number of walker awards will be based on the number of pre-registered walkers and will be awarded based on the first walker across the finish line and so on. IF YOU ARE SIGNED UP AS A WALKER, PLEASE DO NOT RUN! We have competitive walkers who work hard to win the race 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.

Run/Walk 2 laps inside Fairbanks Park to benefit HAPPY TAILS, LUCKY PUPS & DOG IT DIG IT ANIMAL RESCUES

Please join us for a leisurely walk/run through Fairbanks Park while supporting 3 local rescues!!

Happy Tails Animal Rescue (https://www.happytailsanimalrescue.com/)

Lucky Pups Rescue (Lucky Pups Rescue, Inc on Facebook)

Dog It Dig It Rescue (https://www.dogitdigitrescue.com )

After finishing your race, enjoy a FREE post-race massage

Union Hospital Fitness Center will have door prizes!

Scoop, There It Is ice cream truck will also be on site for a post-race treat (cash & cards accepted)

Hydration Station by ANS (Active Nutrition & Supplements)

Registration begins at 8am in Blumberg Shelter. Race starts at 9am

Overall and age division awards given!

Registration

15yrs and up- $15

14yrs and under - $10

($5 increase on race day)

Cutoff for an event t-shirt is April 2nd

Get ready for an explosion of color during the Surviving the Color 5k run/walk! Be sure to dress in white and we'll make sure you leave covered in color!

Not a runner? That's OK! We are all about having a fun time not setting records!

This run benefits the organization Team of Mercy whom offers assistance to those left behind after an attempted or completed suicide. Each year Surviving the Color will be dedicated in memory to those lost in our local community to suicide.

All Participants will receive:

• An awesome Surviving the Color t-shirt*

• A custom Surviving the color bib# with your name printed on it**

• 8 total color stations where you will be drenched in color!

• Post-race food and refreshments

• A rocking post-race DJ concert!

• The t-shirt cut off is May 11th you must be registered by this date to receive an event t-shirt. Additional shirts available for $10 during registration.

** The cutoff date to have your name printed on the custom bib# is May 2nd. If you are running in memory of someone you can also choose to have their name printed on the bib#.

Children 8 & under can register for free and add a t-shirt for $10 if they would like one.

Race Day Parking will take place in the following areas:

• Baesler's Market Parking Lot

• Corporate Square - just north of Baesler's and they have a big parking lot which is right next to Baesler's lot

• Meadows Shopping Center - just west of Baesler's they have a huge lot participants can park in and walk over

Participants should plan to walk to the start line which is approximately 200 meters from Baesler's Market. After the event ends in Deming Park participants should plan to walk back to Baesler's which is just under a mile away from Deming Park.

Event Schedule

Friday May 15th

• 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - 1st Packet Pickup - Baesler's Market - 2900 Popular Street Terre Haute, IN 47803

Saturday May 16th

• 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. - Race Day Packet Pickup - Baesler's Market - 2900 Popular Street Terre Haute, IN 47803

• 8:40 a.m. - Pre-Race Ceremony - Intersection of Brown and Ohio

• 9:00 a.m. - 5k Race Start

• 9:30 a.m. - Food and Refreshments are available, and the Band Begins Playing!

If you would like a memorial banner in memory of someone you've lost to suicide placed along the route, please send your request to [email protected]. Please send a photo along with their name and birth/passing dates. Please have all requests submitted by April 30th. If we have had a banner made in the previous years, you DO NOT need to email in your request. We use them year after year.

The event will start at 8:30 a.m. with an opening ceremony at the corner of Ohio and Brown.

You will then run/walk down Ohio to Deming Park. After 2 laps around the park and passing through tons of color stations, you will end at the Deming Park Pavilion, where participants will enjoy free snacks, refreshments, and music!

Check out photos from last year's fun filled event on Team of Mercy's facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/teamofmercy

There are no refunds for Surviving the Color due to the fact all funds go to a not-for-profit and many of the items are bought well in advance of the event date.

Established in 2006, the Hawthorn Half Day Relay & Ultra is a one-of-a-kind endurance event welcoming runners and walkers of all levels. In 2026, we’re proud to celebrate our 20th anniversary—and we’d love for you to be part of it!

Choose between a 6-hour or 12-hour race, both starting at 7:00 a.m. Participants compete on a scenic 5K loop of trail and road. To ensure every lap counts, a ½-mile short course will be available during the final 30 minutes of the race.

Race Categories

• 6-Hour: Solo or Teams of 3

• 12-Hour: Solo, Teams of 2, or Teams of 3–6

Whether you’re running solo, walking laps, or relaying with friends, there’s a category for you.

The Course & Runners Village

Every loop brings you through Runners Village, where you’ll have a designated space for your tent, crew, and gear. You’ll also pass Race Headquarters, fully stocked with cold drinks, snacks, and essentials to keep you fueled all day.

Campgrounds along the course will be open for optional camping and include restrooms and water stations. This setup makes Hawthorn Half Day especially family- and crew-friendly—plenty of chances to cheer runners on lap after lap!

What Can You Do in Half a Day?

At Hawthorn Half Day, there is no set distance, only time, movement, and community. Take one lap or many. Set a goal or let the day unfold.

This race is about showing up, sharing miles, and finding your rhythm together.

Go solo or team up. Run, walk, or shuffle your way through as many miles as you can. Relay teams can split the distance however they choose, making this a great option for first-timers and seasoned ultrarunners alike.

What’s Waiting for You

• Live online tracking

• Professional race photography

• Runners Village with nearby playground, shelter, and restrooms

• Optional park camping for a full weekend experience (reserve early—it sells out!)

• Post-race party with awards and special giveaways

• Overall awards and finisher medals

• And of course… our signature baked potato bar and pie

Leave the chores and screens behind. Connect with your crew, soak up the outdoors, make new friends, and celebrate 20 years of Hawthorn Half Day.

Join us. Run your race. Be part of the Half Day family.

The Mile, presented by Pacesetter Sports, will be held on Saturday, July 4th at Indiana State University’s Memorial Stadium.

The Mile takes place on July 4th every year. The race starts 1 mile north of the Stadium, on Brown Blvd and finishes by the Stadium grounds. Proceeds from the event fund the Lace it Up Kids Running Program of the Wabash Valley Road Runners. REGISTER BY Sunday, JUNE 28 at 11:59PM TO RECEIVE A T-SHIRT!

Start Times:

1st heat: Females @ 8 a.m.

2nd heat: Males @ 8:30 a.m.

3rd heat: Kids Running Program @ 9 a.m.

Awards will be given; including overall awards, age group awards, and walker awards. Awards are based on 5-year age groups. The number of awards per age group will be determined based on the pre-registered numbers in each age group. Awards range from 1 to 3 per age group. There are also walker awards that are not age based. The number of walker awards will be based on the number of pre-registered walkers and will be awarded based on the first walker across the finish line and so on. IF YOU ARE SIGNED UP AS A WALKER, PLEASE DO NOT RUN! We have competitive walkers who work hard to win the race 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.

Thank you to our event sponsors:

Pacesetter Sports

Riddell National Bank

Athletico

Graphic FX

Chick-fil-A of Terre Haute

Morris Trucking

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 Fire Department