ONLINE & PRE-REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.
YOU CAN REGISTER ON RACE DAY BEGINNING AT 6 A.M. IN THE BLUFFTON CITY GYM AT 128 E. MARKET ST. IN BLUFFTON.
BLUFFTON PARKS & RECREATION
51st ANNUAL PARLOR CITY TROT
SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 2025
7:30 - 11:30 A.M.
HALF MARATHON, 10K, & 5K EVENTS
NOTE: We are running low on shirt sizes. When you select your event, you have the opportunity to sign up for a reduced price, without including an event t-shirt, if your size is not available.
Location:
128 E Market St. Bluffton, IN 46714 (Bluffton City Gym).
Event Description
This is the 52st running of the Parlor City Trot! Along with the half-marathon, there are also 10k and 5k runs. The course is flat and fast and winds through the streets of Bluffton, Ouabache State Park, and along the Wabash River on the scenic River Greenway. Runners of ALL speeds are welcome but there is a4 hour time limit for the half marathon event (early starts available).
Highlights
Half Marathon - Top 3 Overall & Master Prize Money
(1- $200, 2 - $100, 3 - $50)
High Quality, Long Sleeve Event Shirts
Finisher Medals
All Distances Overall and Age Group (top 3) Awards
Time Limit
We welcome runners and walkers of all speeds however, there is a 4 hour time limit for the Half-Marathon so we can give volunteers and the City of Bluffton some certainly about time commitments and the start and ending of street closures. Please be respectful of our time limit. An early start at 6:30am is available for runners who may not make the 4 hour time limit. Early starters are eligible for age-group awards, but not overall awards. Please message to the race organizers thru the registration system or at sports@blufftonindiana.gov if you are interested.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Half-Marathon (No shirt included) Closed
Parlor City Trot 13.1 mile event. Does not include event t-shirt
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$39.44
13.1 mile, no shirt included
Aug 31 - Aug 27
10K Run - no event shirt included Closed
10K Run. Does not include event t-shirt
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$28.74
10k Run. (no event shirt included
Aug 31 - Aug 27
5k Fun Run - no shirt included Closed
5k Run / Walk. Does not include event t-shirt
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$23.39
5K Run/Walk (no shirt included)
Aug 31 - Aug 27
Half Marathon Course Map
Event schedule
- Sat, August 30, 2025 6:00 AM - Check in /Race day Registration
- Sat, August 30, 2025 7:30 AM - 13.1 Mile /10k /5k Start
- Sat, August 30, 2025 8:45 AM - 5k Awards
- Sat, August 30, 2025 9:30 AM - 10k Awards
- Sat, August 30, 2025 11:00 AM - 13.1 Mile Awards
Contact information
- Event contact
- Laurie Baumgartner
- Phone
- 260-273-2771
