SPORTS BRIEFS: Cabin Fever 5K, Hilly Half-Marathon happening this month

Hilly Half half-marathon runners take off from the starting line Nov. 11. Runners and walkers from all over Indiana and a couple neighboring states came to Brown County State Park to participate in a half-marathon, 10K or 5K. Race proceeds benefited the Brown County YMCA. Big Woods/Quaff ON! Brewing Co. was this year's title sponsor.

5K race set for this weekend at county park

The annual Cabin Fever 5K will be a trail run on the nature trails at Deer Run Park, 1001 Deer Run Lane, on Saturday, Nov. 7 from noon to 2 p.m.

Trails are not paved so trail running shoes are the encouraged attire.

Entry fee to participate is $20 per person. All participants must register prior to the event. Registration ends Thursday, Nov. 5 at noon. Onsite registration is not available

T-shirts were available only to those who registered by Oct. 16.

To register for the event, visit bcparksrec.com/community-events/cabin-fever-5k-race.

The event helps raise money for Brown County Parks and Recreation’s scholarship fund, which helps allow youth to participate in programs regardless of their ability to pay program fees.

Annual half-marathon, 10K, 5K at BCSP

The Brown County YMCA Hilly Half-Marathon and shorter races will take place in person the morning of Saturday, Nov. 21. The races start and finish at the saddle barn/lower shelter house in Brown County State Park. Virtual options are also available.

The cost to register varies on registration date and race choice:

  • Hilly Half-Marathon Run/Walk, $75 to Nov. 6; $85 Nov. 7 to 19
  • Hilly 10K Run/Walk, $50 to Nov. 6; $55 Nov. 7 to 19
  • Hilly 5K Run/Walk, $40 to Nov. 6; $45 Nov. 7 to 19
  • Virtual Hilly Half-Marathon Run/Walk, $65
  • Virtual Hilly 10K Run/Walk, $45
  • Virtual Hilly 5K Run/Walk, $35

To register, visit raceroster.com/events/2020/28171/brown-county-ymca-hilly-half-marathon. Call the YMCA at 812-988-9622 for more information.