Grilled Cheese 5K Run & Walk 2026

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Start time: 9:00 AM start (Indiana)
Location: Columbus, Indiana
Entry fee: From $25 · goes up to $30 on Oct 26, 2026
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
5K Run & Walk	5K	Nov 7, 20269:00 AM	$25$30 after Oct 26, 2026	–
Donation - Only Want AWESOME Shirt!	–	Nov 7, 20269:00 AM	$25$30 after Oct 26, 2026	–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

The 5K fee goes up to $30 on Oct 26, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

$25 until Oct 25, then $30 until Nov 7.

Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, 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 7:17 AM, and the 5K Run & Walk starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 650 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

3780 Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus, IN 47201

Directions to the start

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 November 7 the day usually runs from 41°F at dawn to 60°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 30°F and hot years reach 70°F.

Based on 70 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: 3780 Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus, IN 47201Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 650 feet
Included with entry: GC 5K Shirt
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: 5K
Editions: 2026 (Nov 7, 2026), 2025 (Nov 20, 2025)

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Quick answers

When is Grilled Cheese 5K Run & Walk?: Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $30 on Oct 26, 2026.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, 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.
Where does it start?: 3780 Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus, IN 47201.