Wabash Valley Half Marathon/5K/Kids Fun Run, presented by Athletico Physical Therapy
September 14, 2024
8 a.m., Ivy Tech College
Wabash Valley Road Runners move its annual Half Marathon/5K race to begin at Ivy Tech College, incorporating the newly developed Ruble Park as part of the 5K course. Friends and family can enjoy hiking the trails while spectating the race or participating in the Kids Zone at the start/finish (yoga, dance fitness, kid-friendly activities) while waiting for race participants to cross the finish line. There will also be a one-mile fun run option for ages 4-14. Stick around for post- race awards and celebration!
Location
Ivy Tech Community College
8000 S Education Drive
Terre Haute, IN 47802
Time
7-7:45 a.m. — Race day packet pick-up
8 a.m. — Half Marathon starts
8:05 a.m. — Kids Fun Run starts
8:15 a.m. — 5K starts
9 a.m. — 5K awards
9:30 a.m. — Half Marathon awards
Registration
Online registration through September 6 at Midnight to guarantee a shirt.
Course Description
Half Marathon: The course starts on South Education Dr. on Ivy Tech’s campus and takes you South of Ivy Tech along gently rolling hills and beautiful countryside. There will be water stops along the way and volunteers on the course directing traffic and cheering you on! This is an out-and-back course with the same start/finish line.
5K: The course starts on South Education Dr. on Ivy Tech’s campus and takes you South of Ivy Tech for about one mile, then dips you into Ruble Park for an off-road trail section before heading back towards Ivy Tech for the Finish Line. This is an out-and-back course with the same start/finish line.
Kids Fun Run (ages 4-14): This one-mile course will begin on South Education Dr. and travel down Eaton Drive and back. There will be a Kid Zone party at the finish!
Course Routes
Half Marathon Course
5K Course*
* Please note that the 5K course is subject to change due to necessary adjustments for accurate distance measurement or unexpected route closures. We appreciate your understanding and will keep you informed of any updates.
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 9/7
Technical long-sleeve race t-shirt if registered by 9/7
Instant Race Results with QR code on bibs
Free Finish Line and Course Photos available for Download
Fun Run
Finishers Medal
Kid Zone Party!
Free Post-Race Ice Cream
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 giveaways!
Post-Race – Stick around for post-race activities including a Kids Zone (kids yoga, kids dance fitness, other kid-friendly activities), snacks, an award ceremony, and runners raffle* for your chance to win swag from some of our amazing sponsors!
*raffle for 5K and half participants only
5K awards – 9 a.m. (overall awards first, followed by age group)
Half Marathon awards – 9:30 a.m. (overall awards first, followed by age group)
Race Contact Info
Majelwells1977@gmail.com
Cost
Half Marathon – $55
5K – $25
One Mile Fun Run – $20
Thank you to our 2023 sponsors of Wabash Valley Half Marathon/5K/Fun Run:
Athletico — presenting sponsor
B&B Foods
Chick-Fil-A
Morris Trucking
Pacesetter Sports
Riddell National Bank
Gibson Real Estate & Appraisals: Scott Rhodes
Murphy Urban & Associates, Laura Fredendall, PsyD
State Farm Team Tingley
Terre Haute Conventions and Visitors Bureau
MB Landscaping and Lawn Service
Dedicated Health
Sackrider and Company, Inc.
YMCA
Ivy Tech
Vigo County Parks and Recreation
Vigo County Sheriffs Office
TimingMD
Graphic FX