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Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
Whitestown Street Department Building, Whitestown IN
5K
55–73°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
2025
59–86°F
dry
2024
49–72°F
dry
2023
60–84°F
dry
2022
44–67°F
dry
2021
64–73°F
rain
2020
44–60°F
dry
2019
60–78°F
dry
2018
65–82°F
dry
2017
63–79°F
dry
2016
54–69°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
Lace-up your running (or walking) shoes for the fifth-annual Battle of the Badges 5K, on Saturday, October 3, presented by First Due Company. This family-friendly event features a fun competition between the Whitestown Fire and Police Departments. Choose which team you will support when you register and let the battle begin! The department with the most signups will receive the coveted Battle of the Badges trophy.
Race Details
- Date: October 3, 2026
- Time: 8am
- Location: 121 Hull Street, Whitestown’s Legacy Core
- Route: Featuring Whitestown’s Legacy Core and the Big 4 Trail.
Charity Support
A portion of the race proceeds will be donated to the Boone County Cancer Society in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Additional Information
For more information about Battle of the Badges 5k, please visit the Whitestown Parks website found here.
Previous Years Registration Numbers
- 2022: Team Fire 116 | Team Police 114
- 2023: Team Fire 89 | Team Police 145
- 2024: Team Fire 90 | Team Police 93
- 2025: Team Fire 94 | Team Police 124
Race Registration
To register for the race, please visit the following link: Battle of the Badges 5K Registration.
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