Tulip Trot for Parkinson’s Disease Awareness 5K Run/ 1 Mile Walk 2027
- Date
- Saturday, April 24, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Evansville, Indiana
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $30 on Apr 17, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Apr 24, 20278:00 AM | $25$30 after Apr 17, 2027 | – |
| 1 Mile Walk | 1 Mile | Apr 24, 20279:15 AM | $25$30 after Apr 17, 2027 | – |
| Virtual 5KVirtual | 5K | Apr 24, 20278:00 AM | $25 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $25 until Apr 17, then $30 until Apr 24.
Online registration closes Apr 24, 2027, 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 Evansville runs 37:18, about 12:00 a mile, based on 19 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:35 and men in 31:48.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:03 AM, and the 5K Run/Walk starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 380 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1600 N Main St, Evansville, IN 47711
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2026 results
All results (3 years)Aggregated from official results (#1 Kinetic Timing) for Tulip Trot for Parkinson’s Disease Awareness 5K Run/ 1 Mile Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Tulip Trot for Parkinson’s Disease Awareness 5K Run/ 1 Mile Walk?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 26:22 or better, the top quarter in 30:03, and half the field in 37:57; the last tenth came in after 58:30.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 26:18 | 27:47 |
| 20-29 | 30:35 | 26:44 |
| 30-39 | 33:04 | 23:55 |
| 40-49 | 44:46 | 29:49 |
| 50-59 | 33:04 | 24:35 |
| 60-69 | 42:06 | n/a |
| 70+ | n/a | 36:44 |
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 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 43 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Tulip Trot for Parkinson’s Disease Awareness 5K Run/ 1 Mile Walk 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2026, the field went from 99 to 142 finishers, and the median time dropped from 40:37 to 37:57.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 142 (+13%) | 37:57 | under 26:22 | 19:41 |
| 2025 | 126 (+27%) | 49:54 | under 26:59 | 19:22 |
| 2024 | 99 | 40:37 | under 24:49 | 19:25 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Indiana 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 30:03, against 28:30 in a typical Indiana 5K, so times here run 5 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 April 24 the day usually runs from 51°F at dawn to 72°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 32% of days. Cold snaps dip to 40°F and hot years reach 81°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
- 1600 N Main St, Evansville, IN 47711Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 380 feet
- Results posted by the race
- Results
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Apr 24, 2027), 2026 (Apr 25, 2026), 2025 (Apr 26, 2025), 2024 (Apr 27, 2024), 2023 (Apr 29, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Tulip Trot for Parkinson’s Disease Awareness 5K Run/ 1 Mile Walk?
- Saturday, April 24, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $30 on Apr 17, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 24, 2027, 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 142 runners finished the 5K Run/Walk; the median finish was 37:57 and the winner ran 19:41.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 30:03, against 28:30 in a typical Indiana 5K, so times here run 5 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 1600 N Main St, Evansville, IN 47711.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
PDEVV Hub is hosting its 4th Annual Tulip Trot for Parkinson’s Disease Awareness, on April 25, 2026, at Garvin Park 1600 N Main St. in Evansville with the timed 5k starting at 8:00AM and the 1-mile walk beginning at 9:00AM. All events will be rain or shine. We also offer a virtual option for those unable to attend in person.
Organized to take place in Parkinson’s Awareness Month of April and named for the official flower of Parkinson’s disease, the tulip. The Tulip Trot allows PDEVV Hub to provide people with Parkinson’s, their family members, health care workers, and interested individuals in our tristate area with information about PD and the available local PD resources.