Wells County Running

09/19/2022

Come help us KNOCK OUT PARKINSON'S as we WALK STEADY FOR ROCK STEADY!!
Join us on Saturday, Sept. 24th as we Fight Back Against Parkinson's Disease and Walk in support of Rock Steady Boxing Bluffton.
You can sign up to walk, be a virtual supporter, or donate at https://raceroster.com/events/2022/62979/walk-steady-for-rock-steady
You can also download information athttps://blufftonindiana.net/.../2022-walk-Registration-2.pdf

09/19/2022

You asked for it! We are trying a Fall 5 IN 5 5k series starting on Oct. 13th! We will meet at the Pavilion behind Hardee's at 6pm. Hope to see you there! Participate in 4 out of 5 to earn your FREE series shirt!

08/31/2022

There is still time to run the TROT!

Last day to pre-register for Saturday's Parlor City Trot!!!
Due to the large number of last minute entries this week, we are out of shirts, but you can still pre-register online at a discounted price at: https://raceroster.com/events/2022/58081/parlor-city-trot
YES - you can still sign up for all distances on race day from 6-7:15 am in the Bluffton City Gym.

08/24/2022

WOOF REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE WOOF!!! Join us on Saturday, Nov 5 for the WOOF trail run. Choose from 5, 10, 15 mile, or 15 mile relay team options (yeah we know, it's actually a little longer..lol). Registration includes long sleeve event T, finisher medal, and a hot meal after your run!
Sign up online at https://raceroster.com/events/2022/63903/woof-trail-run

08/18/2022

Group Run - tonight (Thursday 8/18) at 7pm! Meet at the pavilion behind Hardee's at 7pm.

08/08/2022

PARLOR CITY TROT - HAVE YOU SIGNED UP FOR THE 48TH RUNNING OF THE PARLOR CITY TROT YET?

PARLOR CITY TROT - Did you know the FIRST Parlor City Trot was held in 1974? Willie DeFabio had the idea and enlisted help from Glenn Talbert, director of the Police Athletic League, and Tim Licking who ran Licking Men's Wear. It was originally scheduled to coincide with the Bluffton Street Fair, and according to the first entry form the course started "from downtown Bluffton in the heart of the carnival aroma and atmosphere of the Street Fair's Midway, the course heads east out of town trotting past acres of genuine, 100% Indiana bean and corn fields intermingled with the fresh air of cows and pigs."
Join us for the 48th running of the Parlor City Trot on Saturday, Sept. 3rd. There are 13.1, 10l, and 5k distances! Sign up now at https://raceroster.com/events/2022/58081/parlor-city-trot

(thanks to Doug Sundling for PCT history!)

07/21/2022

Don't forget to sign up for the Parlor City Trot! There is a distance for everyone.

PARLOR CITY TROT - Saturday, September 3rd.
New this year, 5K, 10K, and 13.1 mile distances!
You can sign up online at https://raceroster.com/events/2022/58081/parlor-city-trot.
Go to www.blufftonindiana.net to download training plans!

07/12/2022

Our final 5 in 5 5K is TONIGHT (7/12) at 7pm. Start and finish at the Wells Community Pool, with swimming after! Cost is $1. Series t-shirts will be awarded to everyone that completed 4 of the 5 runs. Additional shirts will be available to purchase for $10.
Come on out - and yes, those family members that have come along to cheer you on each week are welcome to swim too ($1 each). Check in opens at 6:30 pm.

07/05/2022

THURSDAY NIGHTS!
Runners and walkers of ALL speeds and abilities are invited to join on Thursday nights at 7pm for FREE group runs. This is a great way to connect with other local runners and walkers.
We will all start and finish at the Wabash River Pavilion behind Hardee's, but you can run your own speed and distance.
This week is also the kick-off our Train for the Trot plan! Dan Johnson has put together 10-week training plans for all 3 distances of this year's Parlor City Trot (5k, 10k, 13,1 mile) and will be on hand each week to advise you and help you progress towards your goal!!!
Hope to see you on Thursdays!

07/01/2022

Wells County 4H 5K registration is still open for July 16! Click here to sign up online

Event details and schedule

06/30/2022

TRAIN FOR THE TROT!
We want you to run the Parlor City Trot AND we want to help you do it! Introducing FREE 10 week training plans for all Parlor City Trot distances!
Don't forget to join us on Thursday nights at 7pm at the pavilion behind Hardee's for group runs. All speeds and distances are welcome :).
Dan Johnson will be on hand to answer all your Trot training questions and help you guide you through the next 10 weeks!
5k Training Plan:https://blufftonindiana.net/data/uploads/2022/06/5K-Series-Training-Plan.pdf
10k Training Plan:https://blufftonindiana.net/data/uploads/2022/06/10-Week-Beginner-10K-Plan.pdf
13.1 Mile Training Plan:https://blufftonindiana.net/data/uploads/2022/06/10-Week-Beginner-Half-Marathon-Plan.pdf