The Seven Oaks Travel Trot is a 5K running and walking event held in Ellettsville, Indiana on October 24, 2026. The race starts at 9:30 AM from 200 E Association Street. Entry fees range from $30 to $40, making it an affordable option for runners and walkers training in the fall season. If you're traveling to the area for this event, you'll want accommodation within easy reach of the venue for a convenient morning start.
From the Race Organizer
Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville, IN is hosting its second annual Travel Trot 5K to raise money for two student trips: our 8th grade trip to Washington D.C., and our high school junior/senior trip to Europe. We are excited to host this race with a course starting and ending on the campus of Seven Oaks Classical School, offering a chance to enjoy our beautiful local Ellettsville neighborhood home. This is a family-friendly event, with parents welcome to bring strollers and walk the course with their children. RUN / RUN-WALK: Participants registering for this category may either run the entire distance OR do a combination of running and walking. RACE WALK: This is a competitive race walk. If you register for this category, you must walk the entire distance, with no running allowed at any time. ON-SITE REGISTRATION / CHECK-IN: Opens on race day at 8:45 a.m. in the parking lot of Seven Oaks (200 E Association Street). RACE START: Both races begin at 10:00 a.m. REGISTRATION PRICING Registration is $25 until midnight on Oct. 22, then increases to $30 for Oct. 23 and race day. Registration is just $5 for children up to 9 years of age! (Discount automatically applied at check-out.) T-shirts are an additional $5 and only available if you register for the race by Oct. 9. Medals awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd overall finishers, both male and female, in both the run and the walk. In addition, the top male and female finisher in each 10-year age group for the run will receive an award (10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+). In the "9 and under" age category for the run, the top 3 male and female finishers will be recognized. Runners/walkers and community members are invited to stay for a chili and bake sale at the race finish line, along with warm drinks and a chance to visit and play on our playground. PLEASE NOTE : The start of the event will be delayed up to 15 minutes if any of the following weather conditions exist: Tornado Watch and Thunderstorm/Lightening. At each 15 minute interval, the conditions will be reassessed. This event will be canceled if four 15 minute delays occur. The Race Director, in accordance with local law enforcement has the authority to cancel/delay this event. If threatening weather conditions force cancellation of the event, no refunds can be provided. T-shirts will be distributed. Please see a more complete Emergency Plan for additional information. Emergency Plans will be available for runners on-site on the day of the race. The Seven Oaks Travel Trot 5k is a member of the Magnificent 7 Race Series ! Find out more about the Series and other upcoming races at www.mag7raceseries.com
Course & Travel Notes
Sunrise on race day occurs at 8:05 AM, about 1.5 hours before the 9:30 AM start of the Seven Oaks Travel Trot 5K, giving you good daylight for the beginning of your run. Ellettsville sits at 715 feet elevation, and expect typical October weather with highs around 66°F and lows near 44°F, though rain occurs on roughly 28% of days this time of year. Monroe County Airport (BMG) is conveniently located just 5.8 miles from the venue for easy travel logistics.
⛰️ 715 ft elevation☀️ Typically 66°F / 44°F · 28% chance of rain✈️ Monroe County Airport (BMG) — 5.8 mi
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 24.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Ellettsville, IN.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
When is Seven Oaks Travel Trot 5K 2026 — Ellettsville, IN?
Seven Oaks Travel Trot 5K 2026 — Ellettsville, IN takes place on October 24, 2026. The race is held in Ellettsville, Indiana.
Where is Seven Oaks Travel Trot 5K 2026 — Ellettsville, IN held?
Seven Oaks Travel Trot 5K 2026 — Ellettsville, IN is held at 200 E Association Street in Ellettsville, Indiana.
Where can I find hotels near Seven Oaks Travel Trot 5K 2026 — Ellettsville, IN?
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