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Saturday, October 31st, 2026
599 S Tabortown St, Terre Haute IN
5K
44–60°F · some rain risk
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2025
43–57°F
dry
2024
51–69°F
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2023
27–41°F
dry
2022
57–61°F
dry
2021
46–61°F
dry
2020
35–57°F
dry
2019
32–46°F
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2018
51–66°F
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2017
33–43°F
dry
2016
52–66°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
Lace up on the same championship course Indiana's best just raced-and run it forward for the next generation of high school athletes.
Held on the LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course right after the IHSAA Boys' and Girls' Cross Country State Finals, the Run it Forward 5K allows each participant, regardless of pace, to experience the excitement of crossing the Championship Finish line. Each stride supports education-based athletics—the coaches, officials, and programs that shape kids long after the season ends.
Runner Perks
- Timed Race: Official timing for all participants.
- Participant T-shirt: Exclusive race apparel.
- Finisher Medal: Commemorative medal for all finishers.
- Championship Course Opportunity: Experience this prestigious course.
Day Of Event
- Check-In: Registration opens at 2:30 PM.
- Race Start: Event will begin at 4 PM.
Awards
- Overall Winners: Recognition for the top male and female finishers.
- Masters Winners: Awards for male and female contenders aged 65+.
- Age Group Winners: Awards based on age categories.
- Largest Team Award: Recognition for the biggest group participation.
Race Details
Location: 599 S Tabortown St, Terre Haute, IN
Date: 2026-10-31
For more information and registration, visit: IHSAA Foundation Run it Forward 5K.
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