Sat, Apr 24, 2027

Race Against the Shake

Angola, IN

Opens Sep 15, 2026Annual since at least 2024

5K1 Mile

Entry is $25 now and rises to $35 after Dec 31, 2026, so registering before then saves $10.

About the Race Against the Shake

This race exists to raise money for Parkinson's disease services and support for care partners in the area. There are a couple of distance options, with the shorter route staying on the middle school track and the longer one branching out for more of a true run. The cause ties the field together more than pace does.

The start area is at Angola Middle School, so parking and logistics tend to be straightforward. Post-race, the gathering has the feel of a community fundraiser rather than a finish-line party, which fits the day.

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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.

5K · 2026 results

104finishers

19:07winner

35:28median

1:03:11cutoff

Top 3: Oden Van Hoose (19:07) · Todd Squires (21:07) · W. Baker (21:52)

The Race Against the Shake has been held every year since at least 2024. 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 Sep 10, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K4/24/2027 10:00$25

1 Mile4/24/2027 10:00$25

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Common Questions About the Race Against the Shake

Will I finish last at the Race Against the Shake?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 35:28, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:03:11, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Race Against the Shake a good first 5K?

It is a small race (104 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 Race Against the Shake?

The 5K winner ran 19:07 while the median finisher took 35:28. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.