Invest In Your Health Indiana, your employee wellness program, along with our partners at Anthem and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources are excited to host the 2026 Run The State 5K and Hike series for employees and family members!

You are invited to attend the Run the State 5K & Hike at Patoka Lake on Saturday, May 9!

You can sign up by clicking the "register" link above and select the 5K Run/Walk or Hike. For the 5K everyone is encouraged to participate at their own pace, so run or walk your way to the finish line.  Join fellow state employees who are making the commitment to get out and get moving.

Please note: Space is limited, please do not register for more than one hike or 5K event.

5K Logistics

• Check-in time: 7:30 a.m. to 7:55 a.m. 
• Start time: 8:00 a.m.
• Route: Paved trail on bike path through woods. Course is stroller friendly. Leashed dogs are welcome, but are not allowed on the beach or in the sand.

Hike Logistics (DO NOT register for more than one hike event)

• Hike #1 Check-in time: 8:30 a.m.
• Hike #1 Start time: 9 a.m.
• Hike #2 Check-in time: 9:30 a.m.
• Hike #2 Start time: 10 a.m.
• Route: One mile guided hike on moderate/rugged trails. Not stroller or dog friendly.

Parking will be at the Beach - Upper parking lot. Check-in will be at the Beach - Lower parking lot.