Lead the Way Race Day
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Event Overview
Lead the Way Race Day takes place at the Fairgrounds in Corydon, Indiana. This annual event features a variety of running distances on and off the horse track, including a community loop and competitive track events. The race serves as a local celebration coincides with Derby Day.
The following distances and categories are available:
- 5 km community race
- 1 mile elite and community races
- 1/2 mile youth race (ages 10 and under)
- 100 m hobby horse race (ages 8 and under)
The 5 km course consists of a loop starting from the Fairgrounds. Participants run through historic downtown Corydon and along the Indian Creek Trail. The terrain includes a mix of road surfaces, a gravel section, and a beautiful creekside trail. The route features one significant hill and passes by the first state capitol before returning to the finish line.
The 1 mile and youth races are staged on the crushed limestone horse track located at the Fairgrounds. The elite mile events offer prize money for the top three male and female finishers. The community mile is chip timed, while the youth 1/2 mile is an untimed fun run consisting of one lap around the track. For children ages 8 and under, the Hobby Horse Hundred includes a custom hobby horse for participants to keep.
Awards for age group winners in the chip timed races include an engraved glass and a rose. Children aged 10 and under may participate in the 5 km event at no charge if they are accompanied by a registered adult. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
