40th Annual Cole Porter Classic 2026

PERU ROTARY CLUB’S COLE 40TH PORTER CLASSIC

5K & 10K ROAD RACE
10K RUN - 5K RUN - 5K COMPETITIVE RACE WALK

Event Date: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026
Start Time: All events start at 9:00 AM.
Completion Requirement: You must be able to complete the 10K run in 1 hour and 30 minutes.

SPECIAL NOTES

• Pets: NO pets or wheeled devices allowed.
• Exceptions: Wheelchairs or child strollers designed for trails or roads are permitted.

PACKET PICK-UP & REGISTRATION

• Location: Miami County YMCA, 751 West 2nd St., Peru, IN.
• Race Day Packet Pick-Up: Opens at 7:30 AM.
• Pre-registration Cutoff: Closes at 11:59 PM on September 27, 2026 (Required to be guaranteed a long-sleeved shirt).
• Late Registration: Available online only until 3:00 PM on October 2, 2026 (Shirt size and availability not guaranteed).

REGISTRATION RECOMMENDATION

Pre-registration is highly recommended, but on-site race day registration will be available!

THE COURSE

The course is relatively flat and continues along the Riverwalk Park trail, city streets, and on the NPT. All events begin and end at the YMCA.

AGE & OVERALL WINNERS

Awards will be presented to the male & female winners in various age brackets for the following events: 5K Run, 10K Run, 5K Competitive Race Walk. There will also be a 1st place overall award presented for the 5K & 10K runs and for the 5K Competitive Race Walk.

RACE PROVISIONS

• Division Awards: Awards will be given to the top competitors.
• Restrooms: Facilities will be available on-site.
• Frequent Water Stations: Hydration stations along the course.
• Chip Timing: Accurate timing provided for all participants.

FINISHERS MEDAL

The first 150 entrants will receive a finishers medal!

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Visit the official race page.