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Friends of McCormick's Creek 5K Run/Walk

location_city Spencer

location_on Indiana

flag United States

calendar_today 18 Apr, 2026

directions_run Running

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About the Event

The Friends of McCormick's Creek are pleased to host their 20th annual 5K road race on Saturday, April 18th.  This is a Mag 7 Series Race.  It's a fast course with rolling hills in McCormick's Creek State Park.  Proceeds will be used to develop and support projects and events that help preserve, restore, manage, and interpret the natural and cultural heritage and recreational opportunities of McCormick’s Creek State Park.  Packet pick-up is 7:00am-8:15am at the Nature Center on race day.  The race starts promptly at 8:30am.  Refreshments and an awards ceremony follow the race.  

Prizes are given to top male and female 5K overall runners and walkers.  Awards granted to top 2 age group winners in 5K Run and first age group winners in 5K Walk.  Those registering before April 3, 2026, can receive a race shirt.  Shirts are available while supplies last after April 2nd.  Race-day registration (cash or check only) will be $30 beginning at 7:00am at the Nature Center on April 18, 2026.

Post-race Pancakes and Sausage Breakfast available for $5.  Please purchase by 4/15/2026 so we know how much to buy!

Races Offered

5K Run

Apr 18, 2026

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Road running

timer

08:30

5K Walk

Apr 18, 2026

straighten

Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Road running

timer

08:30

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Spencer.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 9.0° / 20.1°
wb_sunny 5.9° / 17.3°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 12.7 /
water_drop 65.0%

About Spencer

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Spencer is a small town in Central Indiana. It was founded in 1820, and covers less that 2 square miles of land. It is the seat of Owen County.

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