Be A Blessing 5K & 1M Fun Run 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Kentucky)
- Location
- New Albany, Indiana
- Entry fee
- From $15
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Be A Blessing 1M Fun Run - 18 and under | Kids | Oct 24, 20269:00 AM | $15 | – |
| Be A Blessing 1M Fun Run - Adult | Kids | Oct 24, 20269:00 AM | $30 | – |
| Be A Blessing 5K - 18 and under | 5K | Oct 24, 20269:00 AM | $15 | – |
| Be A Blessing 5K - Adult | 5K | Oct 24, 20269:00 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Be A Blessing 1M Fun Run - 18 and under and Be A Blessing 5K - 18 and under: $15 until Oct 22.
- Be A Blessing 1M Fun Run - Adult: $30 until Oct 22.
- Be A Blessing 5K - Adult: $30 until Oct 21.
Online registration closes Oct 22, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $15, entry is about 50 percent below a typical 5K in Indiana, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
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.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 8:00 AM, and the Be A Blessing 1M Fun Run - 18 and under starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 590 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
3037 Grant Line Road, New Albany, IN 47150
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 24 the day usually runs from 48°F at dawn to 66°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 40°F and hot years reach 77°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.
Race details
- Where
- 3037 Grant Line Road, New Albany, IN 47150Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 590 feet
- Included with entry
- Official Race Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 24, 2026), 2025 (Oct 25, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Be A Blessing 5K & 1M Fun Run?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 22, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Indiana?
- At $15, entry is about 50 percent below a typical 5K in Indiana, which costs $30 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 3037 Grant Line Road, New Albany, IN 47150.
From the organizers
Be A Blessing 5K & 1M Fun Run - Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Sam Peden Community Park at 9:00AM
Grab your favorite pair of sneakers and join us at our 5th Annual Be A Blessing 5K & 1M Fun Run, a community-wide, family friendly event. Proceeds from the Be A Blessing 5K & 1M Fun Run go toward purchasing food for over 2000 NAFCS preK - 8th grade children in need on the weekends, when school meal programs are unavailable. Race with your family, your friends, or your co-workers and together, we can serve hungry children in our community one step at a time.