Event Description

During a three-year circuit, the Heartland Half Maraton-5K Team Challenge & Kids Fun Run rotates between Jasper (2021), Huntingburg (2022), and Ferdinand (2023), showcasing Dubois County's continued evolution. Countryside views, charming downtowns, and historic landmarks set the scene for your run through these Southern Indiana riches. A commemorative medal will be revealed for every race in this circuit. Each medal connects to depict the county's geographic landscape, displaying iconic emblems honoring the area's heritage.

FOR 2023 - THE EVENTS TAKE PLACE IN FERDINAND, INDIANA! 

Half Marathon Route & Team Challenge Route
5K Route

On Saturday, after the race, take in the Ferdinand Folk Festival featuring live music from Noon - 9pm in 18th Street Park. This FREE, unique, family, and earth-friendly festival offers a day of live music, art, environment/wellness education and fun for the entire family! 

Majority of the proceeds (90%) from Heartland Half Marathon, 5K, and Team Challenge will be split between the Phillip R. Dawkins Heart & Vascular Center (to be utilized for new integrative medicine services provided to patients at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center) and Girls on the Run of Southwest Indiana. The remaining 10% goes into the DC Multisport Endowment for future charitable causes and giving.