Trine University Homecoming 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Indiana)
- Location
- Angola, Indiana
- Entry fee
- From $20
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trine University Homecoming 5K | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $20 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $20 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $20, entry is about 33 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 Angola runs 36:47, about 11:50 a mile, based on 5 races with published results. Women typically finish in 41:42 and men in 31:22.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:37 AM, and the Trine University Homecoming 5K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 1,020 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1 University Avenue, Angola, IN 46703
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All resultsAggregated from official results for Trine University Homecoming 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Trine University Homecoming 5K?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 21:35 or better, the top quarter in 25:24, and half the field in 29:47; the last tenth came in after 49:43.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 25:24 | 20:53 |
| 20-29 | 23:58 | 19:57 |
| 40-49 | n/a | 24:18 |
| 50-59 | n/a | 31:16 |
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.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Indiana 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 25:24, against 28:30 in a typical Indiana 5K, so times here run 11 percent faster.
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 54°F at dawn to 71°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 12% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 80°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
- 1 University Avenue, Angola, IN 46703Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,020 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Trine University Homecoming 5K?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 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 $20, entry is about 33 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 138 runners finished the Trine University Homecoming 5K; the median finish was 29:47 and the winner ran 18:22.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 25:24, against 28:30 in a typical Indiana 5K, so times here run 11 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 1 University Avenue, Angola, IN 46703.
From the organizers
Join us for a 5K run/walk on October 3rd in celebration of Trine University's Homecoming weekend and to support a great cause. The race will start and finish under Thunder Bridge between the University Center and the Football Stadium.