IHSAA Foundation Run it Forward 5K - IHSAA Foundation Run it Forward 5K
External Event
Distance
3.1 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
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--- In addition to the finisher medal, we will be recognizing and awarding: 🏆Overall Male & Female Winners 🏃➡️Masters Male & Female Winners (65+) 👟Age Group Winners 👨👩👧👦Largest Group/Team
Typical conditions
For events around October 2026 in Terre Haute, IN, United States: Typical autumn conditions in this region — conditions can change quickly; confirm race-day guidance on the official page.
How to prepare
Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.
Beginner's guide to your first 5KGetting there
This event is listed in Terre Haute, IN, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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