2026 First Day Trail Run and Walk (13th Annual), 1 January | Event in Smithville | AllEvents

2026 First Day Trail Run and Walk (13th Annual)

Monroe Lake

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Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 03:30 pm

Fairfax State Recreation Area, 9800 S. Fairfax Road, Bloomington, IN

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Date & Location

Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 03:30 pm (EST)

Fairfax State Recreation Area, 9800 S. Fairfax Road, Bloomington

Fairfax State Recreation Area, 9335 S Fairfax Rd, Bloomington, IN 47401, United States, Smithville

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About the event

2026 First Day Trail Run and Walk (13th Annual)
EARLY Registration (thru December 15) is $15 at bit.ly/monroefirstday

ADVANCE Registration (December 16-30) is $20 at bit.ly/monroefirstday

SAME-DAY Registration (January 1) is $25 (cash / check only)


Check-In / Same-day Registration: 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. (Fairfax SRA: Bay View Shelter)

Run / Walk Start Time: 3:30 p.m.


This is an untimed, non-competitive run/walk. Choose from a 3.7-mile, 2.9-mile, or 1.3-mile course – and don’t forget to tap the bell and ring in the new year as you cross the finish line!

The FIRST 300 to register will get the 100% embroidered, collectible, event patch!

All registrations include…
• A food station with soup, grilled cheese sandwiches, hot cocoa, and a wide variety of snacks.
• A ticket for the prize drawing, which has TONS of great prizes!
• Hundreds of free photos for you to download after the event.
• A large fire to keep you warm while waiting for the start and enjoying food after you finish.

Special note for leisurely walkers: Please be aware that all courses close at 5 p.m. and the food station will shut down shortly after that.

Dogs are not encouraged but are permitted. They must be on a leash of 6' or less at all times, and we ask that you begin the run/walk at the back of the group.

Course Maps
• LONG COURSE, 3.7-miles: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/16519698
• MEDIUM COURSE, 2.9-miles: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/47344648
• SHORT COURSE, 1.3-miles: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/16519720

Questions? Contact the Paynetown Activity Center on Monroe Lake at 812-837-9967 or email Jill Vance at anZhbmNlIHwgZG5yICEgSU4gISBnb3Y=.
This event is presented by Monroe Lake (an Indiana State Park) and cosponsored by the Indiana Trail Running Association. Proceeds support public events, programs, and interpretation at Monroe Lake.


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2026 First Day Trail Run and Walk (13th Annual), 1 January | Event in Smithville | AllEvents
2026 First Day Trail Run and Walk (13th Annual)
Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 03:30 pm