Good, Better, Best 5K
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Event Overview
The Good, Better, Best 5K is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2026. The event takes place at the Southside Elementary School and Bartholomew County 4-H Fairgrounds in Columbus, Indiana.
Events and Fees
The event features a 5K run and a 5K walk. The standard registration fee is $20, with a reduced fee of $15 for participants aged 16 and under. An additional $10 can be added to the fee for an event shirt. Prices increase after April 13, 2026. Registration fees are non-refundable.
Event Cause and Recognition
Proceeds from the event support the "Good, Better, Best" educator recognition program run by the Bartholomew Consolidated School Foundation. The program honors a Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation employee annually and is named in honor of long-time educators Ross Wallace and Chuck Grimes. A ceremony to recognize the award winner is part of the event schedule.
Logistics
The event is timed by Indiana Timing, and results are posted on their website on the same day. Additional information about the race can be found on the Indiana Timing website. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
