Battle of the Badges 5k 2026 — Whitestown, IN

Date
October 3, 2026
Location
Whitestown, IN
Venue
Whitestown Street Department Building
Start Time
8:00 AM
Sunrise
7:42 AM
Entry Fee
$25.00 – $35.00
Events
Battle of the Badges 5k
Includes
T-Shirt
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Lace-up your running (or walking) shoes for the fifth-annual Battle of the Badges 5K, on Saturday, October 3, presented by First Due Company. This family-friendly event features a fun competition between the Whitestown Fire and Police Departments. Choose which team you will support when you register and let the battle begin! The department with the most signups will receive the coveted Battle of the Badges trophy. The race kicks off at 8am at 121 Hull Street in Whitestown’s Legacy Core. The route this year will feature Whitestown’s Legacy Core and the Big 4 Trail. A portion of the race proceeds will be donated to the Boone County Cancer Society in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For more information about Battle of the Badges 5k, please visit the Whitestown Parks website found here . Previous Years Registration Numbers 2022 Competition Final Numbers: Team Fire 116 | Team Police 114 2023 Competition Final Numbers: Team Fire 89 Team Police 145 2024 Competition Final Numbers: Team Fire 90 Team Police 93 2025 Competition Final Numbers: Team Fire 94 Team Police 124

Course & Travel Notes

The Battle of the Badges 5k takes place in Whitestown, Indiana on October 3, 2026, with an 8:00 AM start time just 17 minutes after sunrise at 7:43 AM. The venue sits at 938 feet elevation, and you can fly into Indianapolis International Airport just 19.5 miles away. Expect typical October weather with highs around 64°F and lows near 44°F, though there's roughly a one-in-four chance of measurable rain on race day.

⛰️ 938 ft elevation☀️ Typically 64°F / 44°F · 23% chance of rain✈️ Indianapolis International Airport (IND) — 19.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Battle of the Badges 5k 2026 — Whitestown, IN?

Battle of the Badges 5k 2026 — Whitestown, IN takes place on October 3, 2026. The race is held in Whitestown, Indiana.

Where is Battle of the Badges 5k 2026 — Whitestown, IN held?

Battle of the Badges 5k 2026 — Whitestown, IN is held at Whitestown Street Department Building in Whitestown, Indiana.

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