Sat, Aug 8, 2026

45th Annual Rotary Ramble 5K Run or Run/Walk

DeMotte, IN

Registration open45th annual

Entry is $22 now and rises to $25 after Aug 2, 2026, so registering before then saves $3.

About the 45th Annual Rotary Ramble 5K Run or Run/Walk

The course starts just north of the public library, behind the elementary school. It runs flat through town, which makes it a straightforward effort without surprises underfoot. Walkers and runners share the same course and the same start.

Packet pickup is available the evening before at the elementary school, with race-morning pickup as well. After finishing, there are door prizes and refreshments at the finish area. Onsite registration accepts cash or check only.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2025 results

425finishers

16:09winner

29:20median

1:05:03cutoff

Top 3: Samuel Urbon (16:09) · Carmelo Quinto (16:38) · Logan Clark (16:45)

The 45th Annual Rotary Ramble 5K Run or Run/Walk is in its 45th year.

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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

5K8/8/2026 08:00$22

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Common Questions About the 45th Annual Rotary Ramble 5K Run or Run/Walk

Will I finish last at the 45th Annual Rotary Ramble 5K Run or Run/Walk?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 29:20, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:05:03, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 45th Annual Rotary Ramble 5K Run or Run/Walk a good first 5K?

A field of 425 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. 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 45th Annual Rotary Ramble 5K Run or Run/Walk?

The 5K winner ran 16:09 while the median finisher took 29:20. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.