Blueberry Stomp

BLUEBERRY STOMP 1-Mile Fun Run • 5K Race • 15K Race Join us on Labor Day for the 52nd annual Blueberry Stomp, a nonprofit race supporting our local ASK Ministries, run in conjunction with the Marshall County Blueberry Festival. The Blueberry Festival regularly draws a crowd of 200,000+ over the weekend so there are PLENTY of activities leading up to the Monday race. START TIMES & START LINE All athletes line up on Michigan Street near the entrance of the KFC parking lot. The 1-mile Fun Run starts at 8:00am and all participants must finish before the 8:30am start of the Stomp. A cannon fire announces the start of the 5K & 15K Races at 8:30am. Strollers are allowed, but please ensure that all children and items such as cups, snacks, etc. are secured at all times. For the safety of all participants, pets are not allowed. 1 -MILE FUN RUN: 8:00am start This non-competitive run/walk starts at the south edge of Centennial Park on Michigan Street. All runners and walkers have 30 minutes to complete 1 mile (out and back course). At 8:30am the 5K & 15K must start. If you are not finished, you will be asked to step off the course. You may finish once the 5K & 15K runners have passed. 5K Race: 8:30am start Starting at the south edge of Centennial Park on Michigan Street, this is a beautiful out-and-back tree-lined course through residential Plymouth. Nearly the entire course follows the Blueberry Parade route, giving you the opportunity to participate in front of approximately 50,000 spectators! See course map below. 15K Race: 8:30am start This course also starts at the south edge of Centennial Park on Michigan Street, running through downtown Plymouth and out into the beautiful countryside. This is an out-and-back course that follows the 5K course for the first & last mile, viewed by approximately 50,000 spectators! The 5K & 15K courses split on Oakhill Ave. Soon after, the 15K course becomes a challenge to even the best of runners with its rolling hills. There are water stops available at several locations throughout the course. See course map below. The finish line closes at 10:50am, allowing tear down before the course reopens to traffic at 11:00 am. The finish line CLOSES at 10:50am. This allows 2hrs and 20min for the 15K participants (15:01/mile). All athletes who have not finished, and who wish to continue, must move to the sidewalks & follow normal traffic laws. All volunteers and aid stations are not available after 11:00 am. For your safety, we ask that you choose the distance you can finish in the allotted time. Race numbers must be visible (preferably still attached) to receive prizes & food. No refunds will be given including inclement weather. Registration Online registration through RunSignup is the ONLY way to register for the event. We have staff present at packet pick-up and on race morning to help you register if needed, but it will still be done online through RunSignup and a credit card will be needed. ***Shirt sizes are only guaranteed with registrations completed by 7/31*** 5K race entries on or before 7/31 - $30 15K race entries on or before 7/31- $40 5K race entries 8/1 to 9/6- $40 15K race entries 8/1 to 9/6- $50 5K race entries on 9/7 (race day)- $45 15K race entries on 9/7 (race da)- $55 1-Mile Fun Run on or before 9/6- $10 1-Mile Fun Run on 9/7- $15 ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR EITHER THE FUN RUN OR 5K/15K RACES WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 15MIN PRIOR TO START OF EACH RESPECTIVE RACE. NOTE: There is no longer a mail-in registration option. PACKET PICK-UP Packet pick-up is available at the Road Runner Pavilion in the SW corner of Centennial Park on Sunday, Sept 6th, from 1-4pm and on race day from 7:00-8:15am. Parking is available in several lots around the park for a small fee. Due to the large number of out-of-town participants, there is always a large rush of participants showing up around 7:45-8:00am on race morning. If you wish to avoid long lines, arrive early or, better yet, grab your packet on Sunday!! AWARDS (UPDATED JULY 2024) Cash prizes to the top 4 male & female finishers in both the 5K & 15K races. 1st: $200 2nd: $125 3rd: $75 4th: $30 Age group awards to the top 3 finishers in each age group in both the 5K and 15K races. Age groups are as listed: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, and 75+ Elite Athletes Athletes that meet one of the time qualifications below are welcome to apply for Elite entry which includes complimentary race registration and, upon request, free housing. Housing is limited and offered on a first-come-first-served basis. Please email blueberrystomp@gmail.com with a link to your results (must be within the last 2 years) and interest in housing, if applicable. Women 5K- 18:20 10K- 38:00 15K- 1:00:00 Half Marathon- 1:27:00 Men 5K- 15:45 10K- 32:45 15K- 51:30 Half Marathon- 1:15:00 **REMINDER** THIS IS A CHARITY and in order to keep costs & entry fees down we DO NOT mail unclaimed prizes or prize money. It is your responsibility to see that your winnings are picked up during the awards ceremony. FOR GENERAL QUESTIONS OR INTEREST IN SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Contact race directors at blueberrystomp@gmail.com ALSO FOLLOW US on FACEBOOK at BLUEBERRYSTOMP INDIANA for periodic updates FOR BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL INFORMATION: Please visit: https://www.blueberryfestival.org The Blueberry Stomp is managed by the Adams Street Ministries, Inc. of Plymouth, IN, in conjunction with the Marshall County Blueberry Festival.