Blueberry Stomp

Centennial Park, Plymouth IN

Monday, September 1st, 2025

🍇 BLUEBERRY STOMP

Event Details

Join us on Labor Day for the 51st annual Blueberry Stomp, a nonprofit race supporting our local ASK Ministries, run in conjunction with the Marshall County Blueberry Festival. The Blueberry Festival regularly draws a crowd of 200,000+ over the weekend so there are PLENTY of activities leading up to the Monday race.

⏰ START TIMES & START LINE

Location: All athletes line up on Michigan Street near the entrance of the KFC parking lot.
1-Mile Fun Run: Starts at 8:00am, all participants must finish before the 8:30am start of the Stomp.
5K & 15K Races: Cannon fire announces the start at 8:30am.
Safety Reminder: Pets are not allowed, and ensure all children and items are secured.

🏃‍♂️ 1 -MILE FUN RUN

This non-competitive run/walk starts at the south edge of Centennial Park on Michigan Street. All runners and walkers have 30 minutes to complete 1 mile (out and back course). At 8:30am the 5K & 15K must start. If you are not finished, you will be asked to step off the course. You may finish once the 5K & 15K runners have passed.

5K Race

Start Time: 8:30am
Course Description: Starting at the south edge of Centennial Park on Michigan Street, this is a beautiful out-and-back tree-lined course through residential Plymouth.
Spectators: Nearly the entire course follows the Blueberry Parade route, giving you the opportunity to participate in front of approximately 50,000 spectators!
Course Map: See course map below.

15K Race

Start Time: 8:30am
Course Description: Starts at the south edge of Centennial Park on Michigan Street, running through downtown Plymouth and out into the beautiful countryside.
Challenge: The 15K course becomes a challenge to even the best of runners with its rolling hills.
Water Stops: Available at several locations throughout the course.

🏁 Finish Line Information

The finish line closes at 10:50am, allowing tear down before the course reopens to traffic at 11:00 am. This allows 2hrs and 20min for the 15K participants (15:01/mile). All athletes who have not finished, and who wish to continue, must move to the sidewalks & follow normal traffic laws. All volunteers and aid stations are not available after 11:00 am. For your safety, we ask that you choose the distance you can finish in the allotted time.

📝 Registration

Online Registration: Online registration through RunSignup is the ONLY way to register for the event.
Packet Pick-Up: Available at the Road Runner Pavilion in the SW corner of Centennial Park on Sunday, Aug 31st, from 1-4pm and on race day from 7:00-8:15am.
Pricing: 5K race entries on or before 7/31 - $30: 15K race entries on or before 7/31- $40.
Note: There is no longer a mail-in registration option.

🏆 Awards

Cash prizes to the top 4 male & female finishers in both the 5K & 15K races.

1st: $200
2nd: $125
3rd: $75
4th: $30

Age group awards to the top 3 finishers in each age group in both the 5K and 15K races. Age groups are as listed: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, and 75+.

👟 Elite Athletes

Athletes that meet one of the time qualifications below are welcome to apply for Elite entry which includes complimentary race registration and, upon request, free housing. Housing is limited and offered on a first-come-first-served basis. Please email blueberrystomp@gmail.com with a link to your results (must be within the last 2 years) and interest in housing, if applicable.