Marching Madness 5K

Join the 3rd Annual Marching Madness 5K

Whether you want to support Indian Valley music programs or crush your personal finish line goals, you’ve come to the right place! The Marching Madness 5K offers plenty of opportunities to get involved and enjoy a fun-filled day. Join us in making a difference while celebrating music and reaching new goals!


🗓️March 15, 2025 @ 8am

️📍Gnadenhutten, Ohio

🎟️$25 Registration

⬇️ Frequently Asked Questions


Register to Run or Walk

Support Indian Valley music programs while you enjoy a chip-timed race through historic Gnadenhutten, Ohio! You’ll get to hear live music from the Indian Valley band, receive a race t-shirt if you register by 2/28, and compete for awards in each age group.

Sponsor the Race

Promote your business while supporting a great cause. All sponsors get advertising on our website, social media, and on race t-shirts.

Make a Donation

Contribute to the event and support music programs at Indian Valley. You can make a donation on behalf of a student, race participant, yourself, or choose to stay anonymous!

Volunteer on Race Day

Help make this community event a success! Sign up to help guide participants along the race course and at the water stations!


Your Support Makes a Difference

When you support the race, you’re not just making a difference for a day; you’re actively shaping the future of music education at Indian Valley. 100% of all profits support music programs in our school district. Your donations help us:

  • Purchase instruments for students to use in the classroom and during extracurricular performances
  • Provide awards to recognize student excellence and encourage continued effort
  • Provide a $500 scholarship to a graduating music student, supporting their further education
  • Cover expenses for competitions and events, allowing students to showcase their skills, represent our community, and have fun

Music education has been proven time and time again to have a lasting and positive impact on students’ lives. It fosters discipline, boosts self-esteem, and encourages teamwork, enriching their educational experience and personal growth.

Together, we can ensure that every student has the chance to experience the joy of music.

Thank you for supporting Indian Valley Music!

Questions?

We want to hear from you! If your question isn’t answered in the FAQ, or if you have a comment or suggestion, please fill out the contact form. We’ll be in touch soon!

The race is held in Gnadenhutten, Ohio. The start and finish line is at Brotherhood Stadium, at Indian Valley High School.

Yes! Your bib will have a chip for accurate time and distance tracking.

Yes, there are awards given for the top finishers in each age group.

Yes! Early registrants (by Feb. 28, 2025) will receive a t-shirt with their packet pick-up on the morning of the race.

Packet pick-up will be the morning of the race, starting at 7am.

Yes, local runners can join our FREE Facebook group to find out when and where we’re doing training runs.

Yes! We welcome participants of all paces! We’re here to support music and have fun.

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