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4306 Mounds Road, Anderson IN

Sunday, November 2nd, 2025

🏞️ Overview

Enjoy a scenic trail run through Mounds State Park, along the river and by the ancient Adena Indian Mounds. You can choose a 5MI run, 5K run, or a 5K walk. A children's fun run will meet at 1:20 PM by the pool house: the fun run will start at 1:30 PM.

Parking is limited so please park in the designated lots and areas. Absolutely no parking on the roads and no parking in the grass unless so directed by a park ranger.

Visit http://www.runthemounds.com for more information.

🚦 Race Participants

Timing: All race participants will have a chip on their race bib in order to be timed. Please wear bib on your front to make scoring easier.
Pavilion: Packet Pickup for Bibs and Apparel - Anyone entering the pavilion to volunteer or pick up a race packet will be reminded to social distance. Should any lines form at a station please be mindful of others.
Water Stops: There are two water stops on the course: one at the 1.5 mile mark, and one at the 3.0 mile mark. Volunteers at the water stops will fill cups.
Pre-race Staging: The races all start at the Woodland Shelter about a mile from the entrance on the left.

🏁 Race Finish Line Area

Location: The race finish line is in the field opposite side of the road from the Woodland Shelter.
Medals: At the race finish area there will be people timing, handing out finish medals, and dispensing water and Gatorade in cups.
Refreshments: Bananas will be on a table at the finish area.
Results: Results will be displayed on a TV screen in the finish area. Compiled results will be available later in the evening at andersonroadrunners.org website.

🍽️ Post-Race at the Pavilion

Food: There will once again be sit down food and award ceremony for the top overall male and females for each race.
Awards: There will not be separate awards for age groups. All finishers will receive a finish medal.
Refreshments: Volunteers will have bowls of chili (Vegan Vegetarian also), individual chip bags, individual brownies, individual cookies, bananas and bottled water available.
Scoring: Awards will begin once every participant has been scored.

🕒 Pre-Registration

Pre-registration ends at 11:59 PM EST on October 31st, 2023 or when events are sold out.

Pre-registration Link: http://www.runthemounds.com

💰 Pricing

5MI Run - regular: $20 then 10/5 $25
5MI Run - student: $10 (If available)
5K Run - regular: $20 then 10/5 $25
5K Walk - regular: $20 then 10/5 $25

🚫 Registration Notice

THERE WILL BE NO DAY-OF REGISTRATION 2024

🚻 Restrooms

The restroom near the Woodland Shelter and Start finish area should be open this year. Restrooms are also available at the Nature Center, Pavilion and pit toilets near the Camp Store. Please plan accordingly.

👕 Race Apparel

Race apparel is available to order for an additional price during pre-registration. If shirt sizes are still available, then you may be able to purchase a shirt on race day: however, apparel is only guaranteed if you pre-register and order a shirt by October 19, 2024.

📍 Event Location

The event location is Mounds State Park.

4306 Mounds Rd, Anderson, IN 46017

🏞️ Courses

Both the 5MI and 5K courses are 92% trail, 8% blacktop. The courses start on the grass then utilize the trail system.

The trails have ruts, rocks, stumps, roots, leaves, and other naturally occurring debris on them. Under certain conditions, walkers and runners might also encounter mud, water hazards, and slippery or icy conditions.

📦 Packet Pick-Up

Pre-registration packet pick-up will be day-of from 12:00 PM - 1:45 PM.

⏰ Start Times

5MI Run: 2:00 PM
5K Run: 2:10 PM
5K Walk: 2:12 PM

🏆 Awards

All race Participants will receive a Finisher Medal. Top three Male and Female finishers will also receive a special overall medal for the 5MI and 5K runs.