Run The Mounds

🏃‍♂️ Overview

• Venue: Enjoy a scenic trail run through Mounds State Park, along the river and by the ancient Adena Indian Mounds.
• Race Options: You can choose a 5MI run, 5K run, or a 5K walk.
• Children's Fun Run: 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: 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 directed by a park ranger.

📋 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 for Bibs and Apparel - Anyone entering the pavilion to volunteer, pick up a race packet will be reminded to social distance.
• 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.
• Pre-race Staging: The races all start at the Woodland Shelter about a mile from the entrance on the left.

🏁 Race Finish Line Area

• Finish Line: The race finish line is in the field opposite from the Woodland Shelter.
• Finish Area: There will be people timing, handing out finish medals, and dispensing water and Gatorade in cups.
• Results Display: Results will be displayed on a TV screen in the finish area.
• Awards: Awards will begin once every participant has been scored, with food provided for post-race refreshments.

📝 Pre-registration

• Deadline: Pre-registration ends at 11:59 PM EST on October 30th, 2025 or when events are sold out.
• Link: Pre-registration Link: http://www.runthemounds.com

💰 Registration Fees

• 5MI Run: regular: $20 then 10/5 $25: student: $10 (If available)
• 5K Run: regular: $20 then 10/5 $25: student: $10 (If available)
• 5K Walk: regular: $20 then 10/5 $25: student: $10 (If available)
• Day-of Registration: THERE WILL BE NO DAY-OF REGISTRATION 2025.

🚻 Restroom Facilities

• Availability: Restrooms near the Woodland Shelter and Start finish area should be open this year.
• Additional Restrooms: Available at the Nature Center, Pavilion, and pit toilets near the Camp Store.
• Planning: Please plan accordingly.

👕 Race Apparel

• Ordering: Race apparel is available to order for an additional price during pre-registration.
• On-site Sales: If shirt sizes are available, you may be able to purchase them on race day.
• Guarantee: Apparel is only guaranteed if you pre-register and order by October 19, 2024.
• Past Apparel: Previous year's apparel will also be on sale at the Pavilion before and after the race.

📍 Event Location

• Address: The event location is Mounds State Park, 4306 Mounds Rd, Anderson, IN 46017.

🚴‍♀️ Course Information

• Trail Composition: Both the 5MI and 5K courses are 92% trail and 8% blacktop.
• Trail Conditions: The trails have ruts, rocks, stumps, roots, leaves, and other naturally occurring debris.
• Walking Conditions: Under certain conditions, walkers and runners might encounter mud, water hazards, and slippery or icy conditions.

⏰ Start Times

• 5MI Run: 2:00 PM
• 5K Run: 2:10 PM
• 5K Walk: 2:12 PM

🥇 Awards

• Finisher Medal: All race participants will receive a Finisher Medal.
• Top Finishers: Top three Male and Female finishers will also receive a special overall medal or plaque for the races.

🍽️ Post-Race Refreshments

• Refreshments: Post-race refreshments include bananas, chili, cookies, brownies, chips, Gatorade, and bottled water.
• Location: Refreshments will be served at the main pavilion.

💖 Race Beneficiary

• Support: Proceeds from Run the Mounds support ARRC walks and runs, the free Roady Racers children's run series, and Mounds State Park.

For more details, visit Run The Mounds Race Page.