Bloomington Montessori Fall Fun Run 5K Trail Race and Family Fun Run 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Indiana)
- Location
- Bloomington, Indiana
- Entry fee
- From $35
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington Montessori 5K Trail Run | 5K | Oct 24, 20269:00 AM | $35 | – |
| Bloomington Montessori 1.5 mile Family Fun Run | Kids | Oct 24, 20269:10 AM | $35 | – |
| Bloomington Montessori 1-mile Family Fun Run | Kids | Oct 24, 20269:10 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Oct 24.
Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about 17 percent above 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 35:04, about 11:17 a mile, based on 23 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:28 and men in 32:03.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 8:04 AM, and the Bloomington Montessori 5K Trail Run starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 780 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
5060 N Greene County Line Rd, Bloomington, IN 47403
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All resultsAggregated from official results (Perfect Timing) for Bloomington Montessori Fall Fun Run 5K Trail Race and Family Fun Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Bloomington Montessori Fall Fun Run 5K Trail Race and Family Fun Run?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 26:48 or better, the top quarter in 32:18, and half the field in 35:46; the last tenth came in after 45:43.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 24 the day usually runs from 47°F at dawn to 64°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 37°F and hot years reach 76°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
- 5060 N Greene County Line Rd, Bloomington, IN 47403Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 780 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 24, 2026), 2025 (Oct 25, 2025), 2024 (Oct 26, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Bloomington Montessori Fall Fun Run 5K Trail Race and Family Fun Run?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Indiana?
- At $35, entry is about 17 percent above 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.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 35 runners finished the Bloomington Montessori 5K Trail Run; the median finish was 35:46 and the winner ran 22:55.
- Where does it start?
- 5060 N Greene County Line Rd, Bloomington, IN 47403.
From the organizers
Lace up your sneakers and run for a cause! Join the community for a run through beautiful south-central Indiana autumn! Route options through forest and meadows at Fowler Pumpkin Patch include a 5K trail run and 1 mile or 1.5 mile Family Run routes. The trail has a combination of mowed field paths, dirt, and gravel and has several small hills. Proceeds from the event benefit early childhood education in the community through the Bloomington Montessori Early Childhood Scholarship Fund and fund wildlife rehabilitation through WildCare, Inc. WildCare is our family-nominated, student vote winner community partner this year! Get in a great run/walk, connect with friends, and help our community and ecosystem thrive by registering today!