Operation Shoebox 5k/1 Mile
Greencastle, IN
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
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Saturday, October 17th, 2026
51 Ridgeway St, Greencastle IN
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48–66°F · low rain risk
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2025
51–75°F
dry
2024
34–59°F
dry
2023
49–61°F
dry
2022
37–47°F
dry
2021
44–64°F
dry
2020
37–62°F
dry
2019
40–55°F
dry
2018
41–53°F
dry
2017
45–64°F
dry
2016
66–80°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 17
Rain likely · 41–57°F
Saturday, Oct 17starts near 41°F · 9% chance of rain · wind up to 15 mph
About this race
Event Timing: October 17th, 2026 race begins at 9 AM, packet pickup begins at 8 AM
Event Address: New Life Baptist Church 51 Ridgeway St. Greencastle, IN 46135
Purpose of this race is to raise money for the shipping costs of sending Christmas shoeboxes in partnership with Samaritan's Purse. More info about this organization can be found at:
https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/
For the entry fee of $20 for the 5k, and $20 for the 1 Mile participants will receive a T-shirt, some basic refreshments and participation in the race.
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