Hawthorn Half Day Relay & Ultra

A 6- and 12- hour running and walking race for all levels

Hawthorn Park, Terre Haute, IN

May 23, 2026

How the Half Day Works:

Choose Your Time

Pick the 6-hour or 12-hour event

Move at Your Pace

Walk or run as many 5k loops as you’d like.

See What You Can Do

Solo or team - set a goal or let the day unfold.

Why Runners Love Hawthorn Half Day

  • Beginner-friendly and welcoming

  • Solo, team, and relay options

  • Flat, scenic loop with great support

  • Post-race baked potato bar and pie

  • Camping and night-running vibes

Race Weekend at a Glance

  • Friday: Packet pickup at Hawthorn Park

  • Saturday: 6- and 12- hour races

  • Fully supported loop course

  • Camping available in the park (options along the course route)

This Race Is for You If…

  • You’re curious about ultras but want flexibility

  • You’re walking, run-walking, or running

  • You want a team experience or solo challenge

  • You value community as much as miles

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A river with partially submerged trees and a misty atmosphere during sunrise or sunset.
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Overall 12 Hour Finishers
Overall 6 Hour Finishers
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Two runners, a woman and a man, stand side by side outdoors, wearing athletic clothing and sunglasses, with other people running in the background.
A woman wearing a red athletic tank top, a blue and white cap, and a red skirt, holding an American flag in her right hand and a cellphone in her left, at a park during a race, with a race bib numbered 33 and the name Rebecca Sheldon.
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Older man running outdoors, wearing a white T-shirt with a graphic of runners, trees, water, and the text 'LAW THORN HALF-DAY RELAY June 10th', and a white Nike visor.
Four people standing under a wooden shelter holding trophies and medals after a race, two men and one woman are wearing bright green and blue T-shirts, and a woman is wearing a Superman tank top and bib number 38.
People gathered outdoors with children and dogs under tents and trees, likely at a park or campground.
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Announcement for a half-day event called Hawthorne, scheduled for May 25th, 2024, with relay, ultra, 6-hour, and 12-hour categories, hosted by Impressed Coffee Company. The design includes a scenic background with trees and a moon, along with a silho
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