IHSAA Foundation Run it Forward 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Start time
- 4:00 PM start (Indiana)
- Location
- Terre Haute, Indiana
- Entry fee
- From $50
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IHSAA Foundation Run it Forward 5K | 5K | Oct 31, 20264:00 PM | $50 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $50 until Oct 17.
Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $50, entry is about 67 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 8:15 AM, and the IHSAA Foundation Run it Forward 5K starts at 4:00 PM. The start sits about 590 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
599 S Tabortown St, Terre Haute, IN 47803
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 31 the day usually runs from 46°F at dawn to 62°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 33°F and hot years reach 73°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
- 599 S Tabortown St, Terre Haute, IN 47803Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 590 feet
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 31, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is IHSAA Foundation Run it Forward 5K?
- Saturday, October 31, 2026, starting at 4:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $50 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Indiana?
- At $50, entry is about 67 percent above a typical 5K in Indiana, which costs $30 right now.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 599 S Tabortown St, Terre Haute, IN 47803.
From the organizers
Lace up on the same championship course Indiana's best just raced-and run it forward for the next generation of high school athletes.
Held on the LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course right after the IHSAA Boys' and Girls' Cross Country State Finals, the Run it Forward 5K allows each participant, regardless of pace, to experience the excitement of crossing the Championship Finish line. Each stride supports education-based athletics—the coaches, officials, and programs that shape kids long after the season ends.
---Runners receive---
⏱️Timed Race
👕Participant T-shirt
🥇Finisher Medal
🏁Opportunity to conquer this championship course
---Day Of Event---
📋Check-In & registration opens at 2:30 PM
🏃♂️Race will begin at 4 PM
---Awards---