Sat, Sep 19, 2026

Ellettsville 5K

Ellettsville, IN

Registration openAnnual since at least 2023

5K1 Mile

Entry is $25 now and rises to $30 after Sep 18, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Ellettsville 5K

The course runs out and back along the Karst Park Greenway Trail, a paved path that stays flat the whole way. It is the kind of surface that suits any pace, and the greenway setting keeps things quiet, away from heavy traffic.

Packet pickup happens the evening before at a shelter in Marci Jane Lewis Park, with a second option at the start line on race morning. Parking is spread across several nearby lots, including spaces at a local dental office and a park just down the road.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2025 results

106finishers

17:08winner

27:07median

47:14cutoff

Top 3: CORBIN BRAHAUM (17:08) · ELLIOT CAMPBELL (17:12) · HARRISON RAHN (17:35)

The Ellettsville 5K has been held every year since at least 2023. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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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 Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K9/19/2026 08:30$25

1 Mile9/19/2026 08:00Free

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Common Questions About the Ellettsville 5K

Will I finish last at the Ellettsville 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 27:07, and the last recorded finisher came in around 47:14, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Ellettsville 5K a good first 5K?

It is a small race (106 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 Ellettsville 5K?

The 5K winner ran 17:08 while the median finisher took 27:07. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.