Race Information for the Brown County YMCA Hilly Half

Fees & Registration

Online Registration is here.

Late Registration Friday 4-7pm and Race day 7:00 -8:45am

Hilly Half Marathon

1/9/23 - 7/9/23 | $65.00
7/10/23 - 10/1/23 | $75.00
10/2/23 -10/31/23 | $85.00
11/1/23 - 11/16/23 | $90.00

11/17/23-11/18/23 | $100.00

Hilly 10K Run/Walk

1/9/23 - 7/9/23 | $45.00
7/10/23 - 10/1/23 | $50.00
10/2/23 -10/31/23 | $55.00
11/1/23 - 11/16/23 | $60.00

11/17/23-11/18/23 | $70.00

Hilly 5K Run/Walk

1/9/23 - 7/9/23 | $35.00
7/10/23 - 10/1/23 | $40.00
10/2/23 -10/31/23 | $45.00
11/1/23 - 11/16/23 | $50.00

11/17/23-11/18/23 | $60.00

This event is a fundraiser - ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS OR DEFERRALS

Packet Pick-up

Early Packet Pick-up

4:00pm - 7:00pm on Friday, November 17, 2023 | Brown County Community YMCA, 105 Willow St., Nashville, IN 47448

Race Day Packet Pick-Up*

7:00 am - 9:15am on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Brown County State Park Lower Shelter House located at 1801 S.R. 46 E, Nashville, IN 47448

*Subject to change

Race Day Schedule

Race Day Schedule*

Half Runners/Walkers | 9 am Start

7:00 – 8:45 am Packet Pick up BCSP Lower Shelter House
8:55am Final instructions and national anthem
9:00 am - Start of the Half Marathon

10K Runners/Walkers | 9:15am Start

7:00 – 9 am Packet Pick up BCSP Lower Shelter House
9:10 final instructions
9:15 am - Start of the 10K

5K Runners/Walkers | 9:30 am Start

7:00 - 9:15 am Packet Pick up BCSP Lower Shelter House
9:25 final instructions
9:30 am - Start of the 5K

1:00 pm Half marathon timing ends

*Subject to change

Course MAP - General Location MAP

Please click here to view the Course MAP.

Please use your Annual Indiana State Park Pass if you have one!

Please click here to view a General Brown County State Park location MAP.

Quaff ON! Brewery Beer Mile

It's Back and Better than Before! Swing through and grab a sip of an Quaff ON!

Participants of all events receive a Hilly Half finisher medal.

All Half Marathon participants receive a Long Sleeve shirt.

Event tees are only guaranteed for EARLY registrations made prior to the deadline on November 5th at Noon.

Over all Awards will be presented at 12N
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Age Groups: 9 & U;10-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79, 80+

awards awards

Post Race Party

Be sure to stay after your race and mingle with the band, beer, friends & fire pits in 2023!!

The 2023 Post Race Party will begin at 11am! Beer provided by Quaff ON! Brewing Company

Music by Kenan Rainwater.

Hot soup and cookies provided by The Rafters

Bread Sticks by Brozinni's Pizzeria

Water and bananas by Brown County IGA

IGA

FAQ's

Is the Hilly Half Marathon a fundraiser?
The Hilly Half Marathon benefits the Brown County YMCA. The Brown County Community YMCA provides wonderful programs that create life changing experiences. Please help us carry on this important work in our community. Because of your giving we will continue to build strong kids, strong families, and a strong community!

Is this the first year for this race?
This is the event's 8th year.

Where can I park? Is the park entrance fee waived for race participants?
There is plenty of parking. Click here for a map. Use of Indiana State Park Pass is encouraged.

What if I sign up for one event and decide to switch?
Switching is completely fine! However, if you switch to a more costly event, you will have to pay the difference. On the other hand, if you switch to a less expensive event, you will not be reimbursed.

Can I push my child in a stroller while I run? Can my dog run with me?
Strollers are only allowed during the event. Participants with a stroller must start in the back for safety purposes.

For safety and insurance purposes, animals are not permitted on the race courses.

What food and drinks will be at the Finish Line?

There will be bottles of water, fruit and snacks available.

What food and drinks will be at the water stops?
All water stops will offer water only for 2023

Will there be restrooms along the course?
This map shows the water stops and portable restroom facilities along the route.

Are there T-shirts and Medals for all the races?

Participants of all events receive a Hilly Half finisher medal.

All 2023 Hilly Half participants receive a Branded T- Shirt and all participants . Event tees are only guaranteed for EARLY registrations made prior to the deadline on November 5th at midnight. There will be LIMITED amount of extra shirts available- first come, first served.

Can I pick up someone else’s race packet?
Yes, that is allowed. You will need to bring a copy of their photo ID and a note from them (i.e. an email) that states that you have permission to pick up their packet. At Packet Pickup, you will also need to sign a form stating that you picked up their race packet.

I am unable to participate. Can I get a refund?
All entry fees are non-refundable. Options are to give entry to someone else, participate in another Y run, or run this race virtual.

Are there age requirements in this race?
No, there are no age restrictions, but parents must sign a waiver for any participant under the age of 18.

What is the cost to sign up on race weekend?

Race Day registrations. Last chance to sign up is 11/19/22- we will have race day registration available beginning at 7am at the Lower Shelter House

Hilly Half Marathon Run/Walk
11/18/22 to 11/19/22 | $90.00

Hilly 10K Run/Walk
11/18/22 to 11/19/22 | $60.00

Hilly 5K Run/Walk
11/18/22 to 11/19/22 | $45.00

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