Worthington Waddle 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Indiana)
- Location
- Worthington, Indiana
- Entry fee
- From $30 · goes up to $35 on Nov 21, 2026
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WW 5K Run | 5K | Nov 21, 20269:00 AM | $30$35 after Nov 21, 2026 | – |
| WW 5K Walk | 5K | Nov 21, 20269:00 AM | $30$35 after Nov 21, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $35 on Nov 21, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $30 until Nov 20, then $35 until Nov 21.
Online registration closes Nov 21, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Indiana ($30).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Worthington runs 28:58, about 9:19 a mile, based on 2 races with published results. Women typically finish in 32:23 and men in 27:21.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:37 AM, and the WW 5K Run starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 540 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Worthington Town Park, Worthington, IN 47471
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 results (3 years)WW 5K Run
WW 5K Walk
Aggregated from official results (Perfect Timing) for Worthington Waddle 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Worthington Waddle 5K?
At the 2025 WW 5K Run, the fastest tenth finished in 21:23 or better, the top quarter in 23:42, and half the field in 28:27; the last tenth came in after 39:27.
At the 2025 WW 5K Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 38:56 or better, the top quarter in 45:16, and half the field in 47:15; the last tenth came in after 57:31.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 14 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
Worthington Waddle 5K 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 70 to 87 finishers, and the median time rose from 27:38 to 28:27.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 87 (+16%) | 28:27 | under 21:23 | 17:42 |
| 2024 | 75 (+7%) | 28:58 | under 21:51 | 16:13 |
| 2023 | 70 | 27:38 | under 21:52 | 18:07 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Indiana 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 23:42, against 28:30 in a typical Indiana 5K, so times here run 17 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 November 21 the day usually runs from 34°F at dawn to 51°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 26% of days. Cold snaps dip to 23°F and hot years reach 63°F.
Based on 85 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
- Worthington Town Park, Worthington, IN 47471Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 540 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 21, 2026), 2025 (Nov 22, 2025), 2024 (Nov 23, 2024), 2023 (Nov 18, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Worthington Waddle 5K?
- Saturday, November 21, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Nov 21, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 21, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Indiana?
- At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K 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?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 87 runners finished the WW 5K Run; the median finish was 28:27 and the winner ran 17:42.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 23:42, against 28:30 in a typical Indiana 5K, so times here run 17 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- Worthington Town Park, Worthington, IN 47471.
From the organizers
5th Annual Worthington Waddle 5K Run/Walk. Hosted by Tri Kappa. Part of the Mag 7. All proceeds to benefit Worthington Tri Kappa's charities. Packet pick-up and new registrations will start at 8:00am at the park in the Community Building. Race will kick off at 9:00am for both runners and walkers. If you would like a t-shirt, you need to be registered no later than November 8, 2026. After that date, the shirts will be available while supplies last. You also have the option to not get a t-shirt. If you would not like a t-shirt, your entry fee will be discounted $5.00.