Band on the Run 5K - Lafayette
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Band on the Run 5K : Lafayette
The 11th annual Band on the Run 5K takes place on Saturday, July 18, 2026, on the grounds of Lafayette Jefferson High School and Tecumseh Jr. High School in Lafayette, IN. The start and finish are located at the Jefferson High School marching band practice field at the corner of 18th and Hiatt. Parking is available in the Tecumseh Jr. High lot.
The event is a timed 5-kilometer run and walk. Timing is performed with disposable bib chip technology by The Franklin Finish, LLC, and results are posted after the event at franklinfinish.com. Packet pick up and in-person registration occur on race day at the Jefferson High School band practice field from 6:30 to 7:45 a.m.
Registration fees are tiered: $25.00 plus processing fee through July 5, which includes a T-shirt, and $30.00 plus processing fee on or after July 6. Children 10 and under are free. When a registrant sponsors a band student, $5.00 of that registration is donated to the named student's band account. Additional donation options are available through the event registration site for contributions to the Jefferson Band Boosters or to a specific student account.
The course includes variable terrain with both asphalt and grass. Strollers are allowed and pets are not permitted. Proceeds support the Jefferson Band Boosters and band programs in the Lafayette School Corporation. Race day pictures are posted on the event Facebook page. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
