Deam Lake Loop Trail Run

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