Persimmon Festival 5k
About this race
Part of the 78th Mitchell Persimmon Festival going on September 22-28, 2025! This historic 5k is part of the Mag7 race series.
Lots of awards in this event with 3 places given in 5 year increments in the 5k run as well as top 5 M/F in the walk and top 3 M/F in the free kids 1M event.
Join fellow runners on September 26, 2026 for the Persimmon Festival 5k. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Mitchell.
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Running
Persimmon Fest 5K Run
Persimmon Fest 1 Mile kids run
This 1 mile kids run is for those kids in 5th grade or below and will be a free event following the 5k. There is an optional t-shirt you can purchase for $10.
Walking
Persimmon Fest 5K Walk
Weather Overview
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About Mitchell
Persimmon Festival 5k takes place in Mitchell, Indiana, United States. The local timezone is America/Indiana/Indianapolis.
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