Travis Russell's Run-a-Thon
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Run for the Mission
This is the seventh annual charity running event in Elkhart on April 10, 2027 at the RV Hall of Fame Event Center, 5600 Executive Parkway, Elkhart, IN 46514. The event raises funds for The Faith Mission of Elkhart, a local homeless shelter that provides short-term respite and support to veterans.
The event offers multiple distances:
- 5K run timed race with male and female awards
- 1 mile timed kids race with awards for ages 12 and under
- 1 mile walk untimed, open to kids and adults
The course is described as flat. The 5K includes prizes for the top three male and female finishers and age group awards for both male and female participants in multiple age categories. The one mile timed event awards only ages 12 and under with top three placements per gender in smaller age groups. Registration fees and registration windows vary by event: the 5K fee is $35, the one mile timed fee is $15, and the one mile untimed walk fee is $10. Registration opens in October or November 2026 depending on the event and closes April 9, 2027. Packet pick up is available at the Event Center pavilion on the day before and on the morning of the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
