Saint Martin's Country Run

46th Annual Country Run over the scenic rolling hills of Yorkville.

Dearborn County's oldest road race!

Out and back 5k course (3.1 miles) over asphalt road from St. Martin's Church with some small hills. Split times will be given at each mile. Modern restroom facilities will be available in the parish hall before and after the race. Water will be available at the start/finish line and during the race. Stick around for a delicious fried chicken dinner!

New for 2026 - Overall male and female winners will each receive a voucher for a free chicken dinner. Winner! Winner! Chicken dinner!

CONSTRUCTION NOTICE:

If you are coming from the south (Kentucky, Lawrenceburg, etc.) - Yorkridge Road is closed at the bridge in Guilford. keep going on Hwy 1 until Dover. Turn left on North Dearborn Road. Turn left on Yorkridge.

If you are coming from the north (Cincinnati, Brookville, etc.) - Indiana 1 is closed just north of Dover. There are multiple detour routes that include but are not limited to State Rt. 46 to Legion, Indiana 1 to Sawmill to Indiana 1 to North Dearborn. Please check your GPS to see what is best for you.

Signs mark the kilometers and miles.

The oldest annual race in Dearborn County, the St. Martin's Country Run has been held on the last Sunday in July since 1980. We are accepting sponsorships to provide for professional timing to the race and help pay for awards, t-shirts, and water.

Two levels of sponsorships are available and highlighted below. All proceeds from the Country Run benefit All Saints Parish.

For more information, please contact Jeff Mersmann at SMcountryrun5k@gmail.com.

Gold Level: $100 or more

• Company name will be on back of shirt and on signage at start/finish line.
• One complimentary race entry and shirt
• Name mentioned on social media

Silver Level $99 or less

• Company name on back of shirt and on signage at start/finish line
• One complimentary race t-shirt (no race entry)

Race Fee:  $20 with t-shirt (deadlline July 13th); $15 without t-shirt

Race Day:  $25 with t-shirt (while supplies last); $20 without t-shirt

Overall Male & Female: Trophies and, new for 2026, a voucher for one chicken dinner! Winner! Winner! Chicken dinner!

Age Groups:  10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & Up

Most Improved Runner Award

Oldest Male & Female

Furthest Traveled 

Race Day Registration & Packet Pickup

• 8:15 a.m. until 9:20 a.m.

Sponsorship Announcements & Call to the Starting Line

• 9:25 a.m.

Start of Race

• 9:30 a.m.

Awards

• 11 a.m. or shortly after results are available