Event Description

Athletico Physical Therapy Presents: Wabash Valley Half Marathon/5K/ Kids Fun Run

Wabash Valley Road runners moves its annual Half Marathon/5K race to begin at Dixie Bee Elementary, incorporating the newly developed Rubel park as part of the 5K course.  Friend and family can enjoy hiking the trails while spectating the race or playing on the school grounds playground while waiting for race participants to cross the finish line. There will also be a fun run option for ages 4-14.  

Location

Dixie Bee Elementary School

1655 E Jessica Dr, Terre Haute, IN 47802

Time

7-7:45 a.m. race day packet pick-up, Half Marathon starts at 8 a.m., 5K starts at 8:15 a.m. Kids Fun Run starts at 9:15 a.m.  

Registration 

Online registration through September 16 at Midnight to guarantee shirt.  

Course Description

Half Marathon: The course starts at Dixie Bee Elementary and takes you South of Ivy Tech along gentle rolling hills and beautiful countryside.  There will be water stops along the way and volunteers on the course directing traffic and cheering you on!  

5K: The course is a loop starting at Dixie Bee Elementary taking you South of Ivy Tech about one mile, then dipping into Rubel Park for an off-road trail section before heading back towards Dixie Bee for the Finish Line.   

Kids Fun Run (ages 4-14): This one-mile course will take place around the perimeter of Dixie Bee school yard.  We are still working out the details, but we plan for it to be “messy, but fun”!!

Awards & Swag

Half Marathon and 5K 

Overall top three male and female runners and walkers

Age group awards: 1-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-99

Custom finishers medal for all Half Marathon participants

Amazing Swag and raffle

Custom race bib with name if register by 9/16

Custom shirt if registered by 9/16

Fun Run

Finishers Medal

Swag & raffle

Additional Info:

Athletico Physical Therapy will be on hand for pre and post-race stretching, injury prevention, and consultation.  Our presenting sponsor Athletico hosts two locations locally providing significant support for runners in the community.  Stop by the tent and visit the crew!  They may have some give-aways.

Post-Race - Stick around for post-race activities including a Pizza Party, award ceremony, and runners raffle for your chance to win swag from some of our amazing sponsors!

5K awards – 9:00 a.m.

Half Marathon awards – 10:00 a.m.

Race Contact Info

Majelwells1977@gmail.com

Cost

Half Marathon - $50

5K – $20

One Mile Fun Run - $15