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Saturday, July 10th, 2027
Blue River Memorial Park, Shelbyville IN
5K
68–84°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2026
70–84°F
dry
2025
68–84°F
dry
2024
67–79°F
dry
2023
60–82°F
dry
2022
61–82°F
dry
2021
62–77°F
rain
2020
75–85°F
rain
2019
70–89°F
rain
2018
70–89°F
dry
2017
69–88°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
Three 5K's + One Day = The Melt Down! This challenging event is in its 11th year.
Race Schedule
- Time: 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., and 10:00 a.m.
- Participation: Do one, two, or all three races!
- Order: Races must be done in order (no fresh runners in race #2 or race #3).
- Single Race: If participants are just doing one race, it has to be the 8:00 a.m. race.
Course Details
- Completion Time: Races must be finished in 1 hour to allow for the start of the next race.
- Trail: Course is on a beautiful wide, smooth, paved trail through two parks and crosses a historical bridge!
- Facilities: Indoor restrooms available.
- Kiddos: A fun, free splash pad and playground located right next to the start/finish.
Awards and Medals
- Finisher Medal: Everyone who finishes the first race receives a custom MELT DOWN medal.
- T-Shirts: Fun HOT, summer themed t-shirts!
- Age Group Awards: Awards for top three male/female and top 3 in age groups in the FIRST race only.
- Overall Awards:Top male and female best COMBINED times of all three races will also be awarded.
Race Location
The Melt Down will take place at Blue River Memorial Park, Shelbyville, IN.
Registration
For more information and to register, visit this link.
Course map
Hotels for race weekend
Live prices near the start line, Jul 9 – 11, 2027.
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