Hoosiers Outrun Cancer 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 10:00 AM start (Indiana)
- Location
- Bloomington, Indiana
- Entry fee
- From $45
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile Run/Walk | 1 Mile | Oct 3, 202610:00 AM | $45 | – |
| NEW - HOC Double Play (Both the 1 Mile and the 5K) | Other | Oct 3, 202610:00 AM | $52 | – |
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 3, 202610:40 AM | $45 | – |
| Spirit Run/WalkVirtual | 5K | Oct 3, 2026 | $55 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 1 Mile Run/Walk and 5K Run/Walk: $45 until Oct 3.
- NEW - HOC Double Play (Both the 1 Mile and the 5K): $52 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about 50 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 Bloomington runs 37:43, about 12:08 a mile, based on 17 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:53 and men in 31:22.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:42 AM, and the 1 Mile Run/Walk starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 750 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1001 E 17th St, Bloomington, IN 47408
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All results (4 years)NEW - HOC Double Play (Both the 1 Mile and the 5K)
1 Mile Run/Walk
Aggregated from official results for Hoosiers Outrun Cancer. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Hoosiers Outrun Cancer?
At the 2025 NEW - HOC Double Play (Both the 1 Mile and the 5K), the fastest tenth finished in 25:59 or better, the top quarter in 31:27, and half the field in 45:29; the last tenth came in after 1:06:12.
At the 2025 1 Mile Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 12:24 or better, the top quarter in 17:38, and half the field in 24:30; the last tenth came in after 29:48.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 22:56 | 17:17 |
| 20-29 | 21:57 | 18:05 |
| 30-39 | 21:52 | 20:32 |
| 40-49 | 21:50 | 19:34 |
| 50-59 | 28:06 | 21:29 |
| 60-69 | 38:03 | 25:45 |
| 70+ | 39:10 | 30:23 |
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 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 11 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Indiana 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 32:04, against 28:30 in a typical Indiana 5K, so times here run 13 percent slower.
- 1 Mile: Slower than most Indiana 1-mile races. The fastest quarter of the 2025 1-mile race field finished under 17:38, against 9:22 in a typical Indiana 1-mile race, so times here run 88 percent slower.
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 October 3 the day usually runs from 58°F at dawn to 75°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 12% of days. Cold snaps dip to 44°F and hot years reach 84°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
- 1001 E 17th St, Bloomington, IN 47408Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 750 feet
- Included with entry
- Race Tee
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Oct 5, 2024), 2023 (Sep 16, 2023), 2022 (Sep 24, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Hoosiers Outrun Cancer?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $45 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Indiana?
- At $45, entry is about 50 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 2,429 runners finished the NEW - HOC Double Play (Both the 1 Mile and the 5K); the median finish was 45:29 and the winner ran 16:03.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 32:04, against 28:30 in a typical Indiana 5K, so times here run 13 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 1001 E 17th St, Bloomington, IN 47408.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Hoosiers Outrun Cancer is one of the oldest and largest 5K run/walks in Indiana. The course covers part of the beautiful Indiana University campus. The race traditionally features a 5K Walk or Run and 1 Mile Walk or Run. Awards will be offered in the 5K to adults in age categories for men and women for top finishers, while awards will be offered to youth in the 1 Mile for top finishers. A virtual or "Spirit" registration option is available for those that wish to participate but not attend in person. Spirit registrations will receive their race shirt by mail.