Sat, Jun 12, 2027

White River Run

Anderson, IN

Registration openAnnual since at least 2017

10K5K

About the White River Run

The course follows a paved trail along the White River through Anderson, mostly shaded by tree cover. A wood boardwalk section and a stretch through a newer riverfront area break up the route, and the Blue Bridge is a landmark you pass along the way. It reads more like a trail run than a road race, even though the surface is paved.

Packet pickup runs race morning only, at a downtown start area close to the Blue Bridge. Post-race, there are refreshments and a raffle back at the finish.

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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

68finishers

18:35winner

32:07median

1:05:31cutoff

Top 3: Austin Mullikin (18:35) · Jonathan Xu (19:50) · Leo Furlong (20:01)

6.2 Miles · 2026 results

64finishers

39:06winner

1:02:55median

1:29:28cutoff

Top 3: Anthony Woods (39:06) · Clinton Scott (39:19) · Jem Stuart (39:55)

The White River Run has been held every year since at least 2017. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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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

6.2 Miles6/12/2027 08:00$25

3.1 Miles6/12/2027 08:20$25

3.1 Miles6/12/2027 08:22$25

6.2 Miles6/12/2027 08:00$10

3.1 Miles6/12/2027 08:20$10

3.1 Miles6/12/2027 08:22$10

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Common Questions About the White River Run

Will I finish last at the White River Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 32:07, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:05:31, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the White River Run a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (68 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 White River Run?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 18:35 while the median finisher took 32:07. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.