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Whitewater Canal 10k Towpath Dash and Fun Run - Metamora, Indiana - May 21, 2011
Whitewater Canal 10k Towpath Dash and Fun Run - Metamora, Indiana - May 21, 2011

Metamora, Indiana is the perfect setting for a 10k run. Nowhere else can you compete in a 10k Towpath Dash and Fun Run while relaxing and enjoying a quiet, peaceful day with family and friends. Experience local culture and history. Don't wait - the field is limited to the first 500 entrants.

May 21, 2011 - Mark your calendar now!

Of all the running events held annually, one of the most unique experiences in the country will take place in Metamora, Indiana, on May 21, 2011.  The Whitewater Canal 10k Towpath Dash and Fun Run will be a special thrill for runners and walkers at all ability levels.

Metamora is a beautiful pre-Civil War village that is registered as a national historic town with the lovely Whitewater Canal cutting right through the center of town.  Despite the beautiful green hills surrounding Metamora, the course for the race is flat—a flat lander’s dream!  Runners and walkers will dash past beautiful historic buildings, a working 1845 grist mill, a replica of a freight-type canal boat that is powered by two Belgian draft horses, a world-famous 1848 aqueduct which is a listed Civil Engineering Historic Site, and an original working lock on the canal.

The gravel trail will continue to take participants past corn fields into a dark cool forest before turning around—all adjacent to the Whitewater Canal, a state historic site that changed Indiana history in the 1840’s.  On the return run to the village, runners will see more historic structures and end the “dash” in the Towpath Park located behind the Metamora Grist Mill.  The Towpath Park overlooks the grist mill falls.  If that is not enough enticement, the Whitewater Valley Railroad will be providing a shuttle train ride for families, friends and observers to take pictures of the racers and to experience the “dash” in action.

Come, join us in the “Dash” and plan on staying the whole day! Visit the Metamora Grist Mill and see how grain was ground and purchase some corn meal fresh from grinding.  Take a canal boat ride on the Ben Franklin III Canal Boat to experience how early travelers came to Metamora.  Take a walk or bicycle on the Whitewater Canal Trail.  Metamora merchants have over 50 unique shopping opportunities—everything from the most delicious candies to antiques to artwork.  There are also six bed and breakfasts and inns located in Metamora as well as several out side the town in Franklin County so you could make a day trip into a whole weekend in the country.

The field is limited to the first 500 entrants.  Print the registration forms below or call 765-647-6512, Whitewater Canal State Historic Site.

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Canal Boat

Metamora Hiking, Biking, Running Trail

Plan to stay for the weekend. There are B&B's and Inn in Metamora as well as Hotels and Inns outside of Metamora. Check the lodging page for information.

Rediscover Metamora Indiana in southeastern Indiana!  If you haven't visited Metamora in a while it's time to come back. You'll find Metamora to be the perfect get-a-way loaded with history, attractions, gift shops, antiques, lodging, food, events and festivals.

Keep in mind Metamora is an actual town so there is no open or close time. It is not an amusement park with set times. Each business is individually owned and operated and they decide when they will be open.