Bruin Blitz 5K 2027
- Date
- Saturday, July 17, 2027
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Indiana)
- Location
- Hartford City, Indiana
- Entry fee
- From $25
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruin Blitz 5K | 5K | Jul 17, 20279:00 AM | $25 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $25 until Jul 17.
Online registration closes Jul 17, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 17 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 6:24 AM, and the Bruin Blitz 5K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 910 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2392 North State Road 3 N, Hartford City, IN 47348
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (3 years)Aggregated from official results (Reed Results, LLC) for Bruin Blitz 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Bruin Blitz 5K?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 20:59 or better, the top quarter in 25:17, and half the field in 31:58; the last tenth came in after 53:34.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 24:07 | 20:20 |
| 20-29 | n/a | 18:03 |
| 30-39 | 29:45 | 23:54 |
| 40-49 | 31:23 | 28:42 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 152 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Bruin Blitz 5K 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2026, the field went from 60 to 151 finishers, and the median time rose from 29:07 to 31:58.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 151 (+72%) | 31:58 | under 20:59 | 17:14 |
| 2025 | 88 (+47%) | 29:06 | under 19:46 | 16:34 |
| 2024 | 60 | 29:07 | under 20:45 | 17:08 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Indiana 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 25:17, against 28:30 in a typical Indiana 5K, so times here run 11 percent faster.
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.
Typical race-day weather
Around July 17 the day usually runs from 66°F at dawn to 83°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 27% of days. Cold snaps dip to 59°F and hot years reach 88°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
- 2392 North State Road 3 N, Hartford City, IN 47348Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 910 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Jul 17, 2027), 2026 (Jul 18, 2026), 2025 (Jul 19, 2025), 2024 (Jul 20, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Bruin Blitz 5K?
- Saturday, July 17, 2027, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jul 17, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Indiana?
- At $25, entry is about 17 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.
- 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 151 runners finished the Bruin Blitz 5K; the median finish was 31:58 and the winner ran 17:14.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 25:17, against 28:30 in a typical Indiana 5K, so times here run 11 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 2392 North State Road 3 N, Hartford City, IN 47348.
From the organizers
Join us on July 17th for the fourth annual Bruin Blitz 5K Run/Walk to benefit the Blackford Athletic Training program! You may sign up as an individual or as a team of 3. There will be awards for the top 3 teams, overall finishers, and age groups. Grab your two fastest friends and see if you can claim the crown as the Bruin Blitz champions!