Urbano's Resolution Run 5K

Race Into the New Year: Urbano's New Year's Resolution Run 5K

Tagline: "Run Out the Old, Race in the New!"

Inspiration Behind the Race

• Legacy: The race honors the spirit and legacy of Urbano Aburto, a dedicated father and hardworking millwright.
• Support: Urbano's commitment extended to family, friends, and anyone in need.
• Running Journey: After retiring, Urbano embraced running at 59, joining his son on the race circuit.
• Community Spirit: He valued the friendships and camaraderie formed through running.

Honoring Their Memory

• Health Challenges: Urbano and his wife Maria-Luisa both faced battles with Pancreatic Cancer.
• Memorial Race: The event is held on New Year’s Eve to commemorate their spirits.
• Community Celebration: It's a testament to the heart and support within our running community.
• Invitation: Join us in running with the passion, humility, and joy that Urbano embodied.

Join Us

By participating in the New Year's Resolution Run, you’ll honor Urbano Aburto's legacy while raising awareness and funds for pancreatic cancer research. Together, we can make a difference in the fight against this disease, ensuring that the struggles faced by so many do not go unnoticed.

Take the first step towards your best year yet! Urbano's New Year's Resolution Run is not just a race—it's an inspiring journey to kickstart your resolutions and carry them through to the finish line, all while welcoming the exciting possibilities of the year ahead.

Event Details

• Date: New Year’s Eve, 2025 - New Year’s Day, 2026
• Distance: 5 kilometers (3.1 Miles)
• Start Time and Location: 11:45 PM at Wicker Memorial Park, 8554 Indianapolis Blvd., Highland, Indiana 46322
• Finish Line Location: Erie Lackawanna Trail (Fuzzy Line Brewery) January 1st, 2026, as the calendar turns to the New Year.

Other Information

• Course Lighting: The course will be lit in areas on the bike path: please bring head lamps if you feel comfortable.
• Awards: Overall Male & Female, and Male and Female 1st in respective age groups: from 8 and under to 80 and over.
• Timing: This is a chip-timed event courtesy of Tempo Run Timing and Events.
• Packet Pickup: Beginning at 9:45 - 10:45 PM at Fuzzyline Brewing, 2712 Condit St., Highland, IN 46322.

Parking and Logistics

• Parking Location: Park at Fuzzyline Brewing for packet pickup, then head to the starting line inside Wicker Park.
• Directions to Start Line: Take the Erie Lackawanna Trail North to Grand Blvd. Follow signs to Wicker Park: the start line will be to your right.
• Start Time: The race will begin at 11:45 PM SHARP!
• Safety Recommendations: Bring headlamps/flashlights for safety: LED markers will guide runners along portions of the trail.

For More Information

Visit the race website for further details: Urbano's New Year’s Resolution Run.