Camp Challenge 5k Trail Run 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Indiana)
- Location
- Bedford, Indiana
- Entry fee
- From $30
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt and a finisher medal
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k Trail Run or Walk / Pancake Breakfast | 5K | Oct 10, 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
- $30 until Oct 10.
Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Indiana ($30).
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 7:48 AM, and the 5k Trail Run or Walk / Pancake Breakfast starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 580 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
8914 US Hwy 50 E, Bedford, IN 47421
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 10 the day usually runs from 51°F at dawn to 73°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 9% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 81°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
- 8914 US Hwy 50 E, Bedford, IN 47421Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 580 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt/Finishing Medal/Pancake Breakfast
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 10, 2026), 2025 (Oct 25, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Camp Challenge 5k Trail Run?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Indiana?
- At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Indiana ($30).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt and a finisher medal, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 8914 US Hwy 50 E, Bedford, IN 47421.
From the organizers
**Camp Challenge 5K: Hilly Hills, Big Hearts!**
Get ready to conquer the hills and make a difference at the Camp Challenge 5K! Set in the heart of the scenic woods of Southern Indiana, this race is as much about heart as it is about hills. The challenging course weaves through rugged terrain and offers a true test of your endurance, with steep inclines and thrilling descents, all framed by the natural beauty of the camp's wooded trails.