Race Information

First Day Trail Run and Walk
Bloomington, IN
City Location
Monroe County
Jan 1, 2024 - Monday
3.7M, 2.9M, 1.3M trail run
  • Race Information
  • Details from event's RunSignUp.com listing:

    ADVANCE Registration (thru December 30) is $15
    SAME-DAY Registration will be $20 (cash / check only)

    Fairfax State Recreation Area on Monroe Lake: Bay View Shelter

    Check-In / Same-day Registration: 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
    Run / Walk Start Time: 3:30 p.m.

    This is an untimed, non-competitive run/walk. Choose from a 3.7-mile, 2.9-mile, or 1.3-mile course – and don’t forget to tap the bell and ring in the new year as you cross the finish line!

    The FIRST 300 to register in ADVANCE get the 100% embroidered, collectible, event patch!

    All registrations include…

    • A food station with soup, grilled cheese sandwiches, hot cocoa, and a wide variety of snacks.
    • A ticket for the prize drawing, which will have TONS of great prizes!
    • Hundreds of free photos for you to download after the event.
    • A large fire to keep you warm while waiting for the start and enjoying food after you finish.

    Special note for leisurely walkers: Please be aware that all courses close at 5 p.m. and the food station will shut down shortly after that.

    Dogs are not encouraged but are permitted. They must be on a leash of 6' or less at all times, and we ask that you begin the run/walk at the back of the group. 

    Course Maps

    Questions? Contact the Paynetown Activity Center on Monroe Lake at 812-837-9967 or email Jill Vance at jvance@dnr.IN.gov.

    All proceeds from this event support public events, programs, and interpretation at Monroe Lake!

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Listing Status

  • Added to our Directory
    Dec 3, 2013
  • Last Updated in our Directory
    Nov 10, 2023
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  • This event has concluded
    We hope to update it for 2024

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