Name: Hawthorn Half Day Relay & Ultra presented by Jones Fabrication
Start: 2027-05-29
End: 2027-05-29
Location: Terre Haute

About the Event

Established in 2006, the Hawthorn Half Day Relay & Ultra is a one-of-a-kind endurance event welcoming runners and walkers of all levels. In 2027, we’re proud to celebrate our 21st anniversary—and we’d love for you to be part of it!

Choose between a 6-hour or 12-hour race, both starting at 7:00 a.m. Participants compete on a scenic 5K loop of trail and road. To ensure every lap counts, a ½-mile short course will be available during the final 30 minutes of the race.

Race Categories

6-Hour: Solo or Teams of 2–3
12-Hour: Solo, Teams of 3–6

Whether you’re running solo, walking laps, or relaying with friends, there’s a category for you.

The Course & Runners Village
Every loop brings you through Runners Village, where you’ll have a designated space for your tent, crew, and gear. You’ll also pass Race Headquarters, fully stocked with cold drinks, snacks, and essentials to keep you fueled all day.

Campgrounds along the course will be open for optional camping and include restrooms and water stations. This setup makes Hawthorn Half Day especially family- and crew-friendly—plenty of chances to cheer runners on lap after lap!

What Can You Do in Half a Day?

At Hawthorn Half Day, there is no set distance, only time, movement, and community. Take one lap or many. Set a goal or let the day unfold.

This race is about showing up, sharing miles, and finding your rhythm together.

Go solo or team up. Run, walk, or shuffle your way through as many miles as you can. Relay teams can split the distance however they choose, making this a great option for first-timers and seasoned ultrarunners alike.

What’s Waiting for You

Live online tracking
Professional race photography
Runners Village with nearby playground, shelter, and restrooms
Optional park camping for a full weekend experience (reserve early—it sells out!)
Post-race party with awards and special giveaways
Overall awards and finisher medals
And of course… our signature baked potato bar and pie

10h 55m

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3.1 mm

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10.8 km/h (Light breeze)

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Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

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High (6.0)

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68.3%

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06:34

nightlight Sunset

20:56

About Terre Haute

Learn more about the host city, Terre Haute.

Terre Haute is a city of 61,000 people (2019) in west-central Indiana, about 180 mi (300 km) south of Chicago and 1 hour southwest of Indianapolis. Terre Haute is one of the largest cities in the Wabash Valley and is known as the "Queen City of the Wabash". The city is home to several higher education institutions, including Indiana State University, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, and Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana.