Topeka Road Run

🎆 Event Overview

• Tradition: The Independence Day celebration in Topeka, Indiana is a grand tradition.
• Activities: Each year, the tiny town comes alive with a fireworks display, a parade, basketball and softball tournaments, food vendors, kids games, and a watermelon eating competition.
• Race History: The Road Run began in 1974 and is the oldest consecutively run race in the state.
• Location: This year's 52nd annual race will take place on Friday, July 4th at Topeka East Park, located at 510 E Lake Street.

🏃‍♂️ Race Events

• One-Mile Fun Run: Kicking off at 8:15 a.m. for kids 13 and under, providing a great opportunity for youth to be active.
• Medals: Awarded to the top three boys and girls in the One-Mile Fun Run.
• 5K Race: Begins at 8:30 a.m., open to all ages, winding through the streets of Topeka.
• Prizes: Awarded to the top three men and women overall and to the top finisher in each age division (ages 1-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+).

🗓️ Registration Information

• Race Day Registration: Available for participants on the day of the event.
• T-shirts: Available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Packet Pick-Up: Starts at 7:00 AM in the park's pavilion.
• More Info: For further details, visit the official race page at Topeka Road Run.