POG 5 Mile Run/Walk 2027
- Date
- Saturday, July 31, 2027
- Start time
- 8:15 AM start (Indiana)
- Location
- Morristown, Indiana
- Entry fee
- From $30 · goes up to $35 on Jul 26, 2027
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The POG 5 Mile Run/Walk | 8K | Jul 31, 20278:15 AM | $30$35 after Jul 26, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 8K fee goes up to $35 on Jul 26, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $30 until Jul 25, then $35 until Jul 31.
Online registration closes Jul 31, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 8K in Indiana ($30).
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:40 AM, and the The POG 5 Mile Run/Walk starts at 8:15 AM. The start sits about 880 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Morristown High School, Morristown, IN 46161
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 July 31 the day usually runs from 67°F at dawn to 83°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 36% of days. Cold snaps dip to 60°F and hot years reach 89°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
- Morristown High School, Morristown, IN 46161Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 880 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 8K
- Editions
- 2027 (Jul 31, 2027), 2026 (Jul 25, 2026), 2025 (Jul 26, 2025), 2024 (Jul 27, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is POG 5 Mile Run/Walk?
- Saturday, July 31, 2027, starting at 8:15 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Jul 26, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jul 31, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Indiana?
- At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 8K in Indiana ($30).
- 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?
- 8K.
- Where does it start?
- Morristown High School, Morristown, IN 46161.
From the organizers
Come join us for the nicest day in small town Indiana! Flat out and back course. The entire run/walk is on pavement and travels out to the Morristown Cemetery, does a small loop in the cemetery and comes back in to town. Course is closed to traffic during the event and provides 3 water stops. The World Famous Kopper Kettle Inn Restaurant sponsors the P.O.G. run and provides beer, wings, cookies and fruit in their beautiful outdoor garden dining area after the race! Kick back and relax! 11:00 is the Derby Days parade if you have time to stick around! Cash awards for 3 overall and 1st - 3rd age groups! Trophies for 19 & Under.