Gene Parks 5K Walk/Run
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Gene Parks Annual 5K Walk/Run : Russiaville, IN
The Gene Parks Annual 5K Walk/Run takes place on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Russiaville, Indiana. The event includes multiple distance options and is organized around community participation and local routes.
Distances and event options:
- 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
- 5K walk/run
- Double Play: 1 Mile Fun Run and 5K
Registration can be completed in advance or on race day. Towels are distributed to pre-registered participants first and then on a first come, first served basis. Registration and race check-in occur at the Russiaville Lions Club at 555 North Liberty; parking is recommended at the Jeff Stout Community Center with a short walk to the Lions Club.
The course heads south of Russiaville and returns toward the town. The 1 Mile Fun Run provides medals for participants age 12 and under. The event partners with Ainsley’s Angels of America, a nonprofit that promotes inclusion for people with special needs; funds raised by the Fun Run will benefit that organization. According to event information, riders participate free in both races. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
