Sat, Feb 13, 2027

Be Bold. Get Cold Run/Walk

Versailles, IN

Registration openAnnual since at least 2014

5K3K0.1K

Entry is $35 now and rises to $50 after Jan 22, 2027, so registering before then saves $15.

About the Be Bold. Get Cold Run/Walk

The course runs through Versailles State Park, moving through hills and woods before opening up to a view of the lake that serves as the Polar Plunge site. The terrain has real shape to it, so expect some climbing alongside the trees rather than a flat road loop.

Race-day packet pickup happens at the lake boat ramp before the start, so there is no separate trip the night before. The race is woven into a larger winter festival with music, food, and vendors, and a kids' fun run kicks off around the same time as registration closes.

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Be Bold. Get Cold Run/Walk 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K Results · 2026

46finishers

19:44winner

34:41median

1:04:28cutoff

Top 3: Jake Schild (19:44) · Joshua Cummins (20:28) · Noah Reckers (21:09)

3K Results · 2026

21finishers

22:58winner

33:08median

1:04:27cutoff

Top 3: Christy Elbright (22:58) · Chayne Conly (26:05) · Matthew Roland (26:06)

The Be Bold. Get Cold Run/Walk has been held every year since at least 2014. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K2/13/2027 11:00$35

3K2/13/2027 11:00$35

0.1K2/13/2027 10:30$15

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Common Questions About the Be Bold. Get Cold Run/Walk

Will I finish last at the Be Bold. Get Cold Run/Walk?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 34:41, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:04:28, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Be Bold. Get Cold Run/Walk a good first 5K?

It is a small race (46 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Be Bold. Get Cold Run/Walk?

The 5K winner ran 19:44 while the median finisher took 34:41. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

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