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Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
1217 Deam Lake Rd, Borden IN
10K · 5K
57–76°F · low rain risk
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61–83°F
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 3
Cloudy · 51–77°F
Saturday, Oct 3starts near 51°F · 15% chance of rain · wind up to 10 mph
About this race
OVERVIEW
- Date: Saturday, October 3rd 2026
- Location: Deam Lake State Recreation Area, Borden, Indiana
- Course: Iconic foot race along Deam Lake Loop Trail, featuring several short but steep climbs
- Options: 5K and 10K races available: walkers and hikers are welcome
EARLY BIRD PRICING
- Cost: $25 for all races if registered before April 1st
- Discount: $5 off the already low registration fee
SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE
- Cupless Race: Partnered with HydraPak as the Sustainable Racing Partner
- Reusable Cup: Participants receive a reusable HydraPak #SpeedCup at packet pickup
- Zero-Waste Vision: Cup-filling stations at aid and end of race
- HydraPak Products: Explore at HydraPak Running
SHIRT GIVEAWAY
- Optional: Shirt giveaway is now optional to lower registration fees
- Registration Choice: Must select the giveaway option to receive a race shirt
EVENT SCHEDULE
- Friday, October 2nd: Packet Pickup from 5:00PM - 7:00PM at the Forest Education Center
- Saturday, October 3rd:
- 6:30 - 7:45AM: Day-of Packet Pickup at the Forest Education Center
- 8:00AM: 5K and 10K Run Start
- 8:10AM: 5K and 10K Walk/Hike Start
EVENT LOCATION
- Venue: Deam Lake State Recreation Area
- Address: 1217 Deam Lake Rd., Borden, IN 47106
- Start/End Point: Forest Education Center and Park Office
PARKING
- Main Parking: Primarily at the Forest Education Center
- No Parking: Please do not park at the Park Office
- Overflow Parking: Available at the gravel lot by the boat ramp, 500ft north of the Forest Education Center
PACKET PICKUP
- Friday: 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Forest Education Center
- Day-of: 6:30am to 7:45am at Forest Education Center
COURSE DESCRIPTION
- 10K: Starts on an old logging road, enters eastern section of Deam Lake Loop, with one road crossing at mile 0.9
- 5K: Same start, follows counter-clockwise until mile 1.80 before turning left on Knobstone Trail
- Road Caution: One lane will be closed for race, advised to use caution on roads
- Details: See interactive maps at 10K Map and 5K Map
AID STATIONS
- 10K Aid Station: Planned at mile 3.4 with water and sports drink
- Post-Race Aid: Available at conclusion of race
SWAG
- Shirt Giveaway: Optional shirt for participants choosing at registration
- Finisher Medals: Custom laser-engraved wooden medals
- Sign-Up Deadline: Register by September 15th for shirt
SAFETY
- Monitoring: Staff and volunteers will monitor race-day conditions for inclement weather
- Course Marking: Well-marked course for safety
- Road Crossings: Caution advised at mile 0.90
HORSES
- Shared Trail: Deam Lake Loop is multi-use, open to horseback riding, cyclists, and hikers
- Communication: If encountering horses, slow down and communicate with the rider
GROUP TRAINING RUNS
- Training Dates: Series of group runs offered to acclimate to trails
- Distance Options: 2, 4, and 6 mile distances available
- Meeting Point: Meet at Forest Education Center: proof of registration for free entry
RACE LINK
- More Information: Visit the race page at Deam Lake Trail Run
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