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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle of the Badges 5k | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $30$35 after Oct 3, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $35 on Oct 3, 2026.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Indiana ($30).
A typical finisher at a 5K in Indiana runs 36:34, about 11:46 a mile, based on 493 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:39 and men in 31:19.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:42 AM, and the Battle of the Badges 5k starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 940 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Whitestown Street Department Building, Whitestown, IN 46075
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (Champion Chip 247) for Battle of the Badges 5k. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 28:13 or better, the top quarter in 31:34, and half the field in 42:30; the last tenth came in after 58:04.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 31:45 |
| 20-29 | 32:13 | 23:33 |
| 30-39 | 29:48 | 28:10 |
| 40-49 | 33:30 | 29:02 |
| 50-59 | 46:30 | 30:07 |
| 60-69 | 45:45 | 35:23 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Down 6 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 176 to 166 finishers, and the median time rose from 34:56 to 42:30.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 166 (+35%) | 42:30 | under 28:13 | 19:16 |
| 2024 | 123 (-24%) | 38:13 | under 24:28 | 19:59 |
| 2023 | 162 (-8%) | 36:33 | under 26:40 | 18:21 |
| 2022 | 176 | 34:56 | under 24:28 | 18:25 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Slower than most Indiana 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 31:34, against 28:30 in a typical Indiana 5K, so times here run 11 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 57°F at dawn to 74°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 43°F and hot years reach 83°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of Battle of the Badges 5k cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Thursday, October 1 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. Whitestown Municipal Complex. 6210 Veterans Drive. Whitestown, Indiana 46075. Friday, October 2 | 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Whitestown Municipal Complex. 6210 Veterans Drive. Whitestown, Indiana 46075. Saturday…
Schedule and packet pickup
Early Bird Registration: $25 (through September 7 at 11:59 p.m.). Regular Registration: $30 (September 8 – October 2 at 11:59 p.m.). Race Day Registration: $35 (October 3).
Course
Parking and travel
Whitestown Street Department Building (121 Hull Street). Big 4 Trailhead Parking (104 S Main St.). Panther Park (300 S Buck St.). Whitestown Public Parking Lot (345 S Bowers St.). Lot on the Corner of Main and Pierce (2 E Pierce St.).
Shirt and medal
All of our 5k Athletes will receive: Post-Event Beverages & Snacks. Comfy Soft Race Day T-Shirt. Awards for Top 3 Male & Female Finishers. Custom Finisher Medal. Custom Battle of the Badges Bib. Mylaps Bibtag Timing.
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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.
The race kicks off at 8am at 121 Hull Street in Whitestown’s Legacy Core. The route this year will feature Whitestown’s Legacy Core and the Big 4 Trail.
A portion of the race proceeds will be donated to the Boone County Cancer Society in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.