RUNNERS VILLAGE
Runners Village is located in the grassy meadow next to the start/finish line. You’ll pass through it at the end of each loop, allowing you to easily access your tent, crew, and fuel. Bring your own gear for setting up in the village. The area includes playground equipment, bathrooms, and a picnic area. Runners Village is open during packet pick-up and on race morning for set-up. Note: If you bring gear on race day you will have to carry it across the parking lot to Runners Village. The start/finish is in the lot and closed to vehicles on race day. Secure your tents firmly if you plan to leave them overnight. We are not responsible for lost or damaged property.
Pro tip: Choose a shaded spot for set-up.
HAWTHORN PARK
Hawthorn Park & JI Case Wetland Wildlife Refuge consists of 256.72 acres and total water area of 68.6 acres. The refuge is located on East Old Maple Avenue, .6 mile north of U.S. 40 off of Hunt Road (Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology on south border). Inside Hawthorn Park are a lake, labyrinth, campground, picnic shelters, playgrounds, archery range, and trails including a fully accessible trail with a wildlife observation shelter overlooking J I Case Wetland Wildlife Refuge. The Refuge's 50.3 acre lake attracts migratory birds and fishermen. The campground, open May 1 - October 15, has 72 modern sites and 13 primitive sites. Fishing, boating, camping, hiking, running, swimming in season, picnicking, and bird watching. Boat launches and rest rooms. Wooded campground, 72 electrical hookups including 7 pull-thrus, 13 primitive/tent sites. Fire ring and picnic table at each site. Water hydrants nearby. Modern shower houses with rest rooms. Handicapped accessible. Dump station. Pets are welcome but must be kept on leash. Firewood available for purchase. Horseshoe pits, small playground. Nearby lake for fishing. In park, swimming beach (Memorial Day-Labor Day), boat ramps, trails, archery range, playgrounds, labyrinth, and softball/volleyball field. Campground open May 1 - October 15. Will remain open for Parke County Covered Bridge Festival visitors upon request. Park open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. No reservations. Must check-in between those hours. Night guard on duty. Electrical sites - Call the number at the bottom of this page for current pricing. Directions- From I-70, go north on State Road 46 for 3 miles to U.S. 40. Turn right and go 1 mile east to North Hunt Street (second stop light/Lost Creek Elementary School), turn left and go .6 mile north. Turn left onto East Old Maple Avenue. Go .6 mile to park entrance on left. After entering park, turn right to go to campground. From U.S. 41, go east on U.S. 40/ Wabash Avenue, continue east past State Road 46 and follow above directions. From U.S. 40 going west, turn right on North Hunt Street (stop light/Lost Creek Elementary School) and follow above directions. If you pass Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, you missed the turn.
For Camping Information Call (812)-462-3225 Park address: 6067 E. Old Maple Avenue, Terre Haute, IN 47803
Pro tip: The race course runs through the campground and by most sites. Email RD for site recommendations.
Nearby Hotel Options:
46 / 70 Intersection (Approximately 5 Miles From Race Venue)
Holiday Inn Express
Home2Suites
Downtown Terre Haute (Approximately 6 Miles From Race Venue)
Candlewood Suites
Hilton Garden Inn
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