PLEASE READ IMPORTANT INFO BELOW FOR REGISTRATION—Cops & Monsters 5K Run/Walk 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Start time
- 4:30 PM start (Indiana)
- Location
- Terre Haute, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Run (Ages 13 and Under) | Kids | Oct 25, 20264:30 PM | $15 | – |
| Cops and Monsters 5K Run/Walk General Admission (Adults Aged 13+) | 5K | Oct 25, 20265:15 PM | $35 | – |
| Cops and Monsters 5K Run/Walk ISU STUDENTS/ FACULTY & STAFF ONLY (Adults Aged 12+) | 5K | Oct 25, 20265:15 PM | $25 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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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 Terre Haute runs 33:37, about 10:49 a mile, based on 7 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:33 and men in 28:32.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 8:08 AM, and the Kids Run (Ages 13 and Under) starts at 4:30 PM. The start sits about 510 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
218 N 6th St, Terre Haute, IN 47809
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 25 the day usually runs from 46°F at dawn to 63°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 36°F and hot years reach 75°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
- 218 N 6th St, Terre Haute, IN 47809Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 510 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 25, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is PLEASE READ IMPORTANT INFO BELOW FOR REGISTRATION—Cops & Monsters 5K Run/Walk?
- Sunday, October 25, 2026, starting at 4:30 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees.
- 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.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 218 N 6th St, Terre Haute, IN 47809.
From the organizers
IMPORTANT:
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