5k Legacy Run

Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Location: Ellettsville, IN; 7508 N. Woodall Rd, 47448
Type: RUN

At a glance

A celebratory 5K and banquet honoring Coach Charlie Warthan's incredible 48-year coaching legacy, supporting a new XC course.

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For a Cause

Join the 5k Legacy Run to honor Coach Charlie Warthan's remarkable 48-year coaching career at Bloomington North. This special event, culminating his track season, invites former runners, coaches, parents, and administrators to celebrate his legacy of 26 XC Sectional titles, 2 XC State titles, and many more achievements. Participate in the 5K and a banquet, with registration including a shirt and commemorative medal. Your donations will also support the development of a new cross country course. This is a heartfelt tribute to a beloved coach.

What to expect

Run a 5K to celebrate Coach Warthan's career.
Receive a commemorative finisher medal and a shirt.
Attend a banquet to show appreciation and reunite.
Your participation and donations help fund a new XC course.

Standout details

Celebrating Coach Charlie Warthan's 48-year career
Surprise event for Coach Warthan
Banquet to follow the 5K
Donations support new XC course development

Perks & features

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Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

5K
Sun, Jun 7, 8:00 AM EDT · From $16.90
Opens Mar 7, 2026, 6:47 AM EST · Closes Jun 7, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
5K
Sun, Jun 7, 8:00 AM EDT · From $16.90
Opens Mar 7, 2026, 6:08 AM EST · Closes Jun 7, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT

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warm-day exposure

Rolling area
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The course

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Timed race

From the organizer

After completing his 48th XC season at Bloomington North and beginning his 48th track season, coach Charlie Warthan will be retiring from coaching. Coach Warthan started as head boys xc coach in the fall of 1978. Since that time, he has amassed some amazing stats.

26 XC Sectional titles

20 XC Regional titles

14 XC Semi-State titles (discontinued in 2023)

2 XC State titles (1980 & 2024)

23 Track Sectional titles

18 Track Regional titles

*X number of individual and relay state champions in track...

Fittingly, we are having a 5k and banquet at the conclusion of his track season to celebrate this man's amazing career. We are calling for all former runners, coaches, parents, and administrators that have been a part of this journey to join us on June 7th to show our appreciation to coach. Note: This is a surprise for coach so please keep this quiet as we pull this all together.

Registration cost pays for your shirt and commemorative finisher medal. Donations will go toward getting the new xc course up and going so please help us out as you are able.

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