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Saturday, September 5th, 2026
128 E Market St, Bluffton IN
Half
61–78°F · low rain risk
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2025
52–71°F
dry
2024
61–84°F
dry
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73–89°F
dry
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67–77°F
rain
2021
66–78°F
dry
2020
59–81°F
dry
2019
54–73°F
dry
2018
73–90°F
dry
2017
59–68°F
dry
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64–87°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Sep 5
Thunderstorms · 65–80°F
Saturday, Sep 5starts near 65°F · 23% chance of rain · wind up to 13 mph
About this race
Race Details
- Date: September 5, 2026
- Time: 7:30 - 11:30 A.M.
- Location: 128 E Market St, Bluffton, IN 46714 (Bluffton City Gym)
- Event URL: Parlor City Trot
Event Description
- Race Type: This is the 52nd running of the Parlor City Trot!
- Distances: Along with the half-marathon, there are also 10k and 5k runs.
- Course: The course is flat and fast and winds through the streets of Bluffton, Ouabache State Park, and along the Wabash River on the scenic River Greenway.
- Participation: Runners of ALL speeds are welcome but there is a 4 hour time limit for the half marathon event (early starts available).
Highlights
- Prize Money: Half Marathon - Top 3 Overall & Master Prize Money (1- $200, 2 - $100, 3 - $50)
- Event Shirts: High Quality, Long Sleeve Event Shirts
- Finisher Medals: All participants receive Finisher Medals
- Awards: All Distances Overall and Age Group (top 3) Awards
Time Limit
- General Rule: We welcome runners and walkers of all speeds: however, there is a 4 hour time limit for the Half-Marathon.
- Reason: This is to provide certainty about time commitments and the start and ending of street closures.
- Early Start: An early start at 6:30 am is available for runners who may not make the 4 hour time limit.
- Eligibility: Early starters are eligible for age-group awards but not overall awards.
Contact Information
- Inquiries: Please message the race organizers through the registration system or at sports@blufftonindiana.gov if you are interested.
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