Thu, Nov 26, 2026

Gravy Chase

Zionsville, IN

Registration openAnnual since at least 2020

2 Miles4 Miles5K

About the Gravy Chase

The Zionsville race winds through the historic downtown on Thanksgiving morning, starting near the Main Street corridor. The terrain is flat and urban, with storefronts and brick sidewalks for company. There are two course options, a shorter and a longer loop, so people run or walk whichever suits them. Dogs and strollers are both welcome, and the proceeds go to the local Boys and Girls Club.

Packet pickup is the evening before the race at the Boys and Girls Club Zionsville location on Mulberry Street. The start area is near Rosie's Place on Main Street, with a Boys and Girls Club tent there on race morning if you need help with your bib.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a big field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

2 Miles · 2025 results

1,593finishers

13:21winner

36:03median

1:08:33cutoff

Top 3: Alice Starkey (13:21) · Ben Pinegar (13:27) · Charlie Zebig (13:27)

4 Miles · 2025 results

884finishers

21:38winner

39:13median

1:28:54cutoff

Top 3: Jack Turnbull (21:38) · Andrew Wilkey (21:39) · Johnny Martinez (22:18)

5K · 2025 results

266finishers

17:29winner

41:58median

1:19:01cutoff

Top 3: Lawrence Force (17:29) · Charlie Rosa (17:46) · Marshal Royal (18:55)

The Gravy Chase has been held every year since at least 2020. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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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

2 Miles11/26/2026 08:30$45

4 Miles11/26/2026 08:30$45

5K11/26/2026 08:30$40

5K11/26/2026 08:30$45

5K11/26/2026 08:30$40

Event Shirt ONLY Zionsville (Race Entry Not Included)11/26/2026 12:00$25

Event Shirt ONLY Lebanon (Race Entry Not Included)11/26/2026 12:00$25

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Common Questions About the Gravy Chase

Will I finish last at the Gravy Chase?

Almost certainly not. Half the 2 Miles field finished slower than 36:03, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:08:33, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Gravy Chase a good first 2 Miles?

With 1,593 finishers there are runners at every pace, so you are never out on your own. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 2 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Gravy Chase?

The 2 Miles winner ran 13:21 while the median finisher took 36:03. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.