Sat, Mar 27, 2027

Orleans Tri Kappa 5K

Orleans, IN

Registration openAnnual since at least 2023

Entry is $25 now and rises to $30 after Mar 22, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Orleans Tri Kappa 5K

The course starts and finishes at the historic town square in Orleans, which gives the route a natural anchor point. The terrain is flat and the roads are quick, so it suits anyone chasing a personal best. The race benefits local youth organizations, including one that supports Riley Children's Hospital, so there is some weight behind the entry fee beyond the run itself.

Race-morning registration and packet pickup open at an art studio just off the square, which keeps everything walkable from the start line.

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Finish-Time Stats

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

3.1 Miles · 2026 results

50finishers

16:49winner

28:00median

1:01:50cutoff

Top 3: JUSTIN PORTUKALIAN (16:49) · CODY CARLTON (18:13) · KARL DUCHMANN (21:04)

The Orleans Tri Kappa 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

3.1 Miles3/27/2027 10:00$25

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Common Questions About the Orleans Tri Kappa 5K

Will I finish last at the Orleans Tri Kappa 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 28:00, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:01:50, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Orleans Tri Kappa 5K a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (50 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 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Orleans Tri Kappa 5K?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 16:49 while the median finisher took 28:00. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.