Sat, Oct 3, 2026

Hoosiers Outrun Cancer

Bloomington, IN

Registration openAnnual since at least 2022

4.1 Miles5K1 Mile

Entry is $35 now and rises to $45 after Sep 12, 2026, so registering before then saves $10.

About the Hoosiers Outrun Cancer

The course runs through part of the Indiana University campus in Bloomington, so you get tree-lined paths and university architecture around you. It draws a wide range of participants, from those running hard for age-group awards to people walking in memory of someone. The charitable purpose is specific: funds go directly to local cancer support services, not an abstract cause.

The race offers a virtual participation option for anyone who cannot make it in person, which is worth knowing if your schedule is uncertain.

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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.

4.1 Miles · 2025 results

2,429finishers

16:03winner

45:29median

1:25:35cutoff

Top 3: Alex Haag (16:03) · Alex Amaro (16:35) · Julian Hipp (17:15)

1 Miles · 2025 results

615finishers

5:55winner

24:30median

34:37cutoff

Top 3: Maarten Bout (5:55) · O. Catterlin (7:17) · Ryan Gunterman (7:20)

The Hoosiers Outrun Cancer has been held every year since at least 2022. 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

4.1 Miles10/3/2026 10:00$42

5K10/3/2026 10:40$35

1 Mile10/3/2026 10:00$35

5K10/3/2026 00:00$45

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Common Questions About the Hoosiers Outrun Cancer

Will I finish last at the Hoosiers Outrun Cancer?

Almost certainly not. Half the 4.1 Miles field finished slower than 45:29, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:25:35, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Hoosiers Outrun Cancer a good first 4.1 Miles?

With 2,429 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 4.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Hoosiers Outrun Cancer?

The 4.1 Miles winner ran 16:03 while the median finisher took 45:29. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.