Event Profile
Our Mission
Hoosiers Outrun Cancer is the primary funding source for the Bloomington Hospital Olcott Center for Cancer Education. Each year, the mission of Hoosiers Outrun Cancer is to raise funds in support of the Olcott Center. The event is open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities.
Learn more about the Bloomington Hospital Foundation or the Olcott Center for Cancer Education.
Contact Information
Race Info:
812.353.5000
812.353.5828(Fax)
hoosiersrun@bloomingtonhospital.org
Volunteer Info:
812.339.4415
812.353.5828(Fax)
Office Address:
405 N. Rogers
Bloomington, IN 47404
Postal Address:
P.O. Box 1149
Bloomington, IN 47402
History and Facts
The inaugural HOOSIERS OUTRUN CANCER event was held in October 2000 with 2,500 participating. It is now an annual event drawing over 5,000 to run or walk (or volunteer) in Bloomington - it's Indiana's largest 5K.
In addition to the 5K run, there is a 5K walk, 1-Mile Kids Run for the 12 and under, and a 1-mile Family Casual Walk. Many proudly display the names of those whose memories they honor and lives they celebrate due to cancer. An additional 150 volunteers devote countless hours to make the day meaningful and fun. Hoosiers Outrun Cancer has raised over $1.5 million from 2000 through 2009. It is expected to raise $180,000 this year.
The course winds its way through the Indiana University campus with a display of South Central Indiana's beautiful fall colors.
The race is managed by the Indiana Running Company, and the course is sanctioned by the Indiana USA Track and Field Association.
Don't miss the oportunity to spend the day in Bloomington taking part in a fun and meaningful Indiana event.