
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2026
7:30 - 11:30 A.M.
Location:
128 E Market St. Bluffton, IN 46714 (Bluffton City Gym).
Event Description
This is the 52nd 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
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
NO SHIRT : Half-Marathon Closed
Half - Marathon. Sold out of T-shirts.
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$36.23Sep 6 - Sep 2
NO SHIRT : 10K Closed
10K Sold out of T-shirts
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$31.95Sep 6 - Sep 2
NO SHIRT : 5K Closed
5K Sold out of T-shirts
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$23.39Sep 6 - Sep 2
Half Marathon Course Map

Event schedule
- Sat, September 5, 2026 6:00 AM - Check in /Race day Registration
- Sat, September 5, 2026 7:30 AM - 13.1 Mile /10k /5k Start
- Sat, September 5, 2026 8:45 AM - 5k Awards
- Sat, September 5, 2026 9:30 AM - 10k Awards
- Sat, September 5, 2026 11:00 AM - 13.1 Mile Awards
Contact information
- Event contact
- Laurie Baumgartner
- Phone
- 260-273-2771