Essen Haus Inn and Conference Center, Middlebury IN
Thursday, January 1st, 2026
🎉 Race Overview
This will be the 11th Resolution Run 5K run/walk and 1 mile fun walk to benefit the Middlebury Food Pantry. What a great way to start the New Year with some POSITIVE energy towards a very good cause!
💰 Entry Fees
- Individual Fee: $18
- Family Fee: $40
- Shirts: Long sleeve shirts are optional and an additional $16.
- Payment Methods: We accept cash, checks or credit cards onsite.
🏃♂️ Course Information
- Starting Point: The course starts and finishes at the Essen Haus Inn and Conference Center.
- Trails: Both courses utilize the Pumpkinvine Trail and Ridge Trails.
📅 Registration Details
Onsite Registration and Packet Pickup: Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at Essen Haus Inn and Conference Center, where we will gather pre and post race.
⏱️ Race Schedule
The 5K run/walk race starts at 10:00 am. The Mile Walk will follow just after the 5K takes off. You can stay up and ring in the New Year, and still get a good night's sleep before coming out join your friends for a scenic morning on the trail!
🏅 Entry Fee Benefits
- 5K Fee: Includes a timed entry, finisher treats and various age group awards.
- Mile Fee: Includes an untimed entry and finisher treats.
- Shirts: Optional and an additional $16.
🚗 Parking Information
Ample Parking: Available right there at the Essen Haus Inn and Conference Center.
📍 Start and Finish Lines
- Starting Line: The starting line is right out on Wayne Street. We will walk everyone out together and wait for the police to close the road before we start.
- Finish Line: You will finish on a path BEHIND the Essen Haus, protected from traffic and proceed around the Inn (not through the Inn) back to our room for warm cocoa and treats.
🏆 Awards Information
- Award Categories: Top 3 Overall Male and Female, and 3 deep age group awards in 15 age groups.
- Mile: The Mile is not timed.
📊 Results
- Timing: THTIming.com will be the timer onsite.
- Results Publication: Results will be pushed to the website.
- Text Updates: You can opt in to receive texts with your finisher times.
🥤 Post-Race Refreshments
After the race come in for some refreshments and the awards. Please enter and exit through the Conference side (Wayne Street side) not the hotel/Inn entrance as it becomes quite drafty for the hotel patrons. We appreciate your consideration.
🔗 More Information
For further details, visit our official race page.
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