One of Indiana's favorite spots for trail running is Mounds State Park. Located in Anderson, is a special jewel in East Central Indiana. Annually, the park hosts DINO and Run the Mounds fall 5 mile race. Mounds offers scenic views of White River and the intriguing ceremonial mounds the park is named for. Mounds is less than an hour drive away from downtown Indianapolis.
The heated pavilion makes a great gathering place for this early Spring race. Heated restrooms and ample gathering room make a chilly race morning much more pleasant.
The race starts just inside the park gatehouse, with 15k starting southward and 5k starting northward. Aid stations are approximately every two miles.
15k runners complete three times through the southern section and two times through the northern (15k only) section.
Schedule:
7:30AM - Registration Opens
8:30AM - Registration Closes
9:00AM - 15K Start
9:10AM - 5K Starts
10:30AM - DINO Kids Run (free) 1/4-1/2 mile according to venue
11:00AM - Award Ceremony
Course Info:
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Awards:
Overall top three in each distance will receive medals. Runners beyond these top spots, who place top three in any age category, will also receive medals. Door prizes will be presented at random at the award ceremony. Random prizes are provided by DINO Sponsors.
Age Groups:
Male & Female: 0-9; 10-12; 13-15; 16-19; 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Cost: 5K 30$/15k 35$/Day of entry $5+/Kids race is free
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