Run The Mounds

OVERVIEW

Enjoy a scenic trail run through Mounds State Park, along the river and by the ancient Adena Indian Mounds. You can choose a 5MI run, 5K run, or a 5K walk. A children's fun run will meet at 1:20 PM by the pool house: the fun run will start at 1:30 PM.

Parking is limited so please park in the designated lots and areas. Absolutely no parking on the roads and no parking in the grass unless so directed by a park ranger.

Visit http://www.runthemounds.com for more information.

REGISTRATION

• Pre-registration: Pre-registration ends at 11:59 PM EST on October 28th or when events are sold out. We sell out each year, do not be late in registering.
• Pre-registration Link: http://www.runthemounds.com
• No Day-of Registration: THERE WILL BE NO DAY-OF REGISTRATION

RACE DETAILS

• Race Participants: All race participants will have a chip on their race bib in order to be timed. Please wear bib on your front to make scoring easier.
• Pavilion Packet Pickup: Packet pickup starts at Noon. The sooner you arrive, the better parking will be available. Packet Pickup CLOSES at 1:45 PM.
• Water Stops: There are two water stops on the course: one at the 1.5 mile mark, and one at the 3.0 mile mark. Volunteers will dispense water into cups.
• Pre-race Staging: The races all start at the Woodland Shelter about a mile from the entrance on the left. Please pay attention to the Pre-race instructions.

RACE DAY TIMING

• Start Times: 5MI Run - 2:00 PM, 5K Run - 2:10 PM, 5K Walk - 2:12 PM.
• Race Finish Line: The race finish line is in the field opposite side of the road from the Woodland Shelter.
• Results: Results will be displayed on a TV screen in the finish area. Compiled results will be available later in the evening at andersonroadrunners.org.

POST-RACE INFORMATION

• Awards: There will be a sit down food and award ceremony for the top overall male and female for each race. All finishers will receive a finish medal.
• Post-Race Refreshments: Post-race refreshments include bananas, chili, cookies, brownies, chips, Gatorade, and bottled water!
• Event Location: The event location is Mounds State Park, 4306 Mounds Rd, Anderson, IN 46017.
• Restrooms: The restroom near the Woodland Shelter and Start finish area should be open this year. Restrooms are also available at the Nature Center, Pavilion and pit toilets near the Camp Store.

COURSES

Both the 5MI and 5K courses are 92% trail, 8% blacktop. The courses start on the grass then utilize the trail system. The trails have ruts, rocks, stumps, roots, leaves, and other naturally occurring debris on them.

Under certain conditions, walkers and runners might also encounter mud, water hazards, and slippery or icy conditions.