Bluffton Parks has a handful of spring and summer events. Below are each event and more information. For more information on any of these events please email sports@blufftonindiana.gov.
Earth Day 5K
On Saturday, April 20, Bluffton Parks is hosting an Earth Day 5K at the Bluffton City Gym 128 E Market St.). This race can be run, walked or jogged through Bluffton’s residential neighborhoods and River Greenway. The goal is to celebrate Earth Day by minimizing our footprint on this event as we reduce waste, reuse old race bibs, and recycle past event shirts, even our awards are live plants and trees. Sign-ups for the 9 a.m. event is at raceroster.com/events/2024/86614/earth-day-5k.
Summer Miles Challenge
The 2024 Bluffton Parks Summer Miles Challenge will run for all of the summer, between June 1 through Aug. 31. This event is a walk or run for 100 miles, bike 250 miles or bike 500 miles in that time span. You can register now at raceroster.com/events/2024/88130/summer-miles-challenge. A Challenge t-shirt and finisher medal are included when you register.
5 In 5K Series
The 5 In 5K Series is a five-week program Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. There is no pre-registration, rather, just come to the Wabash Pavillion behind Hardee’s in Bluffton before the 7 p.m. start time. Run dates are June 11, 18, 25, July 2 and July 9. The event can be walked or ran and are “casual” runs. Refreshments are provided after each run. Participants with four runs completed will earn a free series t-shirt.
Summer Solstice Sunrise Yoga
The longest day of the year, Thursday, June 20, will feature a one-hour yoga session at Pickett’s Run Park at 6 a.m. Cost is $10 as you come into the event. All you’ll need is a yoga mat. Light, fresh and healthy refreshments will be provided.
Chicks Run 5K Run/Walk
Women can join a fun 5K at Pickett’s Run Park at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 20. There will be prizes for the biggest teams, best costumes and overall and age group fastest times. Cost is $20 including an event t-shirt, or $10 excluding the shirt. Registration is at raceroster.com/events/2024/86896/chicks-run.
Hot Diggity Dog Jog 5K & 1 Mile
Bring your furry friend at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 22 at the fun, pet-friendly K9 Kommons Dog Park for a 5K or one mile run/walk. Proceeds will benefit the dog park. Participants will receive a running fanny pack, bandana and frisbee. On site, there will be a foam machine, dog wash, agility course and more. You can sign up to participate in person, virtually or donate at raceroster.com/events/2024/88158/hot-diggity-dog-jog. Bringing a dog is not required, but friendly dogs on a leash are welcome.
Fastest Kid in Town
Boys and girls ages 3-12 can race to find out who the fastest kid in Bluffton is in a 50m or 100m dash. This event will take place at Pickett’s Run Park for a $5 cost. Participants receive a finisher medal and awards for the top three boys and girls in each age group (3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 and 11-12). A foam machine and more activities will be there after the race. You can pre-register at https://raceroster.com/events/2024/88159/fastest-kid-in-town.
Parlor City Trot Half Marathon
A 10K, 5K will take place hosted by the Bluffton Parks at 7 a.m. Saturday, Aug 31. This is the 50th running of the Parlor City Trot and is a FWRC point series event AND the Road Runner’s Club of America’s Indiana State Championship Half Marathon event. Training group options will be announced soon. Early registration is at https://raceroster.com/events/2024/82437/parlor-city-trot.
