Nickel Plate Trail

June 2019 Business Meeting
2019-06-25 19:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Date:   Tuesday, June 25
Time:   7:00 p.m.
Location: Old Fire Station, 12 N. Miami St., Peru
Meeting is held on the second floor of the fire station . Public is welcome.

July 2019 Business Meeting
2019-07-30 19:00
Date:   Tuesday, July 30
Time:   7:00 p.m.
Location: Old Fire Station, 12 N. Miami St., Peru
Meeting is held on the second floor of the fire station . Public is welcome.

August 2019 Business Meeting
2019-08-27 19:00
Date:   Tuesday, August 27
Time:   7:00 p.m.
Location: Old Fire Station, 12 N. Miami St., Peru
Meeting is held on the second floor of the fire station . Public is welcome

September 2019 Business Meeting
2019-09-24 19:00
Date:   Tuesday, September 24
Time:   7:00 p.m.
Location: Old Fire Station, 12 N. Miami St., Peru
Meeting is held on the second floor of the fire station . Public is welcome

Cole Porter 5k/15K Run/Walk 2019
2019-10-05 09:00 | Riverview Event Center, 421 W Canal Street, Peru, IN, 46970
5K and 15K Run/Walks
Date:   Saturday, October 5
Time:   Registration and check-in – 7:30 a.m.
15K Run – 8:30 a.m.
Run/Walk – 9:00 a.m.
(Walkers are not permitted in 15K Run)
Fees:   Pre-registration (on or before 09/30) – $25 (includes a long-sleeve shirt) $20 (no-shirt option)
Day of registration – $30
Contact: Jim Yates – kilowattlite@gmail.com or 765-469-5066
Location: Riverview Event Center
421 W Canal St.
Peru, IN 46970
Peru Rotary Club invites you to participate in the running of the 33rd annual Cole Porter Classic. Bring your family, friends, and co-workers for a fun day of music, prizes and food. There will be activities for all ages. Please arrive early and volunteer to be a part of this family event. All proceeds go to benefit the Nickel Plate Trail.
Walkers are not permitted in 15K Run. You must be able to complete 15K in 1:50.
The CourseAwardsPost-Race PartyRace Provisions
The course is relatively flat and continues along city streets and on the NPT. All events begin and end at the Riverview Event Center.
Awards will be presented to the male and female winners in various age brackets for the following events: 5K Run, 15K Run, 5K Competitive Walk. There will also be a 1st place overall award presented for the 5K & 15K runs. Click here to view awards by division.
A post-race party will be held with DJ, refreshments and award ceremony.
Traffic Control, Restroom Facilities, Age Division Awards and Frequent Water Stations
Register

Support the Nickel Plate Trail
All Cole Porter registration fees go towards the support of the Nickel Plate Trail. You can provide additional support for the trail by donating directly to the trail using the donation button below. For each donation of $5 you will receive an entry in a drawing for a chance to win a Cannondale bike ($600 value) donated by Breakaway Bike & Fitness. (Winners will be drawn during the event, but you do not have to participate in the event or be present to win.)
You can also make an additional donation when completing your registration form.
Donate Now

October 2019 Business Meeting
2019-10-29 19:00
Date:   Tuesday, October 29
Time:   7:00 p.m.
Location: Old Fire Station, 12 N. Miami St., Peru
Meeting is held on the second floor of the fire station . Public is welcome.

November 2019 Business Meeting
2019-11-26 19:00
Date:   Tuesday, November 26
Time:   7:00 p.m.
Location: Old Fire Station, 12 N. Miami St., Peru
Meeting is held on the second floor of the fire station . Public is welcome.

January 2020 Business Meeting
2020-01-28 19:00
Date:   Tuesday, January 28
Time:   7:00 p.m.
Location: Old Fire Station, 12 N. Miami St., Peru
Meeting is held on the second floor of the fire station . Public is welcome.

February 2020 Business Meeting
2020-02-25 19:00
Date:   Tuesday, February 25
Time:   7:00 p.m.
Location: Old Fire Station, 12 N. Miami St., Peru
Meeting is held on the second floor of the fire station . Public is welcome.

March 2020 Business Meeting
2020-03-31 19:00
Date:   Tuesday, March 31
Time:   7:00 p.m.
Location: Old Fire Station, 12 N. Miami St., Peru
Meeting is held on the second floor of the fire station . Public is welcome.

Lutheran Health Tiger Trot 2020
2020-04-18 09:00 | Beef O’Brady’s, 911 W Main St., Peru, IN, 46970, United States
5K / 10K / 15K
Date: Saturday, April 18
Time: Registration and check-in – 7:30 a.m.
Run– 9:00 a.m.
Fees: Pre-registration (until April 8) – $20
Regular and Day of registration – $25
Contact: perubengalbackers@yahoo.com or 765-432-1052
Website: www.perubengalbackers.com
Location: Beef O’Brady’s
911 West Main Street
Peru, IN 46970
The Lutheran Health Tiger Trot is an annual 5k/10k/15k race that benefits the Peru Bengal Backers Booster Club. The event will be professionally timed by T & H Timing from Valporaiso, Indiana. We will race the south portion of the Nickel Plate Trail. Each participant that pre-registers is guaranteed a race shirt, and we have several different medal categories that will be awarded!
There will also be an after-race picnic area. Each runner will receive a free meal and drink. Food available will be pork BBQ, chips, veggies, bananas, chocolate milk, Gatorade, and water. The picnic will be located at Peru West City park and your family and loved ones are welcome to eat. Meals will be available for $6. Please dress accordingly.
Print form.

Dandelion Run 2020
2020-04-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Anytime Fitness, 907 W Main Street, Peru, IN, 46970, United States
Kid’s 1 Mile Run & 5K Walk/Run
Date: Saturday, April 25
Time: Day of Registration and packet pickup – 7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Dance Fitness Warm-up – 8:00 a.m.
1 Mile Kid’s Run – 8:30 a.m.
5K – 9:00 a.m.
Fees: $12 – $22
Location: Nickel Plate Trail
911 West Main Street
Peru, IN 46970
This is a family friendly event.
This event is in memory of Lincoln Grace Sutton (1/29/03-4/28/06). All proceeds will be going to Ronald McDonald House (Indianapolis) where Lincoln’s parents were able to stay during her visits/stays at Riley Children’s Hospital.

April 2020 Business Meeting
2020-04-28 19:00
Date:   Tuesday, April 28
Time:   7:00 p.m.
Location: Old Fire Station, 12 N. Miami St., Peru
Meeting is held on the second floor of the fire station . Public is welcome.

May 2020 Business Meeting
2020-05-26 19:00
Date:   Tuesday, May 26
Time:   7:00 p.m.
Location: Old Fire Station, 12 N. Miami St., Peru
Meeting is held on the second floor of the fire station . Public is welcome.

Junes 2020 Business Meeting
2020-06-30 19:00
Date:   Tuesday, June 30
Time:   7:00 p.m.
Location: Old Fire Station, 12 N. Miami St., Peru
Meeting is held on the second floor of the fire station . Public is welcome.

July 2020 Business Meeting
2020-07-28 08:00 - 17:00

August 2020 Business Meeting
2020-08-25 19:00
Date:   Tuesday, August 25
Time:   7:00 p.m.
Location: Old Fire Station, 12 N. Miami St., Peru
Meeting is held on the second floor of the fire station . Public is welcome.

September 2020 Business Meeting
2020-09-29 19:00
Date:   Tuesday, September 2
Time:   7:00 p.m.
Location: Old Fire Station, 12 N. Miami St., Peru
Meeting is held on the second floor of the fire station . Public is welcome.

Cole Porter 5k/10K Run/Walk 2020
2020-10-03 08:30 | Riverview Event Center, 421 W Canal Street, Peru, IN, 46970
5K and 10K Run/Walks
Date:   Saturday, October 3
Time:   Packet pick-up and check-in – Beginning at 7:30 a.m.
10K Run – Rolling start times 8:30-8:50 a.m.
Remaining Races – 9:00-9:20 a.m.
(Walkers are not permitted in 10K Run)
Fees:   Pre-registration (on or before 09/28) – $25 (includes a long-sleeve shirt) $20 (no-shirt option)
After September 28 – $30 (limited shirt availability) NO in person day of registration available.
Contact: Jim Yates – call or text 765-469-5066
Location: Riverview Event Center
421 W Canal St.
Peru, IN 46970
Peru Rotary Club invites you to participate in the running of the 34th annual Cole Porter Classic. Bring your family, friends, and co-workers for a fun day of music, prizes and food. There will be activities for all ages. Please arrive early and volunteer to be a part of this family event. All proceeds go to benefit the Nickel Plate Trail.
Walkers are not permitted in 10K Run.

The CourseAwardsPost-Race PartyRace Provisions2020 Changes and Covid-19 Safety
The course is relatively flat and continues along city streets and on the NPT. All events begin and end at the Riverview Event Center.

Awards will be presented to the male & female winners in various age brackets for each event. There will also be a 1st place overall award presented for the 5K & 10K runs and the 5K Race Walk. Click here to view awards by division.
A post-race party will be held with DJ, refreshments and award ceremony.
Traffic Control, Restroom Facilities, Age Division Awards, Chip Timing, Start and Finish Mats and Frequent Water Stations
Several changes have been made this year to help ensure the safety of our participants Click here to view these changes.
Register

Support the Nickel Plate Trail
All Cole Porter registration fees go towards the support of the Nickel Plate Trail. You can provide additional support for the trail by donating directly to the trail using the donation button below. For each donation of $5 you will receive an entry in a drawing for a chance to win a Cannondale bike ($600 value) donated by Breakaway Bike & Fitness. (Winners will be drawn during the event, but you do not have to participate in the event or be present to win.)
You can also make an additional donation when completing your registration form.
Donate Now

October 2020 Business Meeting
2020-10-27 19:00
Date:   Tuesday, October 2
Time:   7:00 p.m.
Location: Old Fire Station, 12 N. Miami St., Peru
Meeting is held on the second floor of the fire station . Public is welcome.

November 2020 Business Meeting
2020-11-24 19:00
Date:   Tuesday, November 24
Time:   7:00 p.m.
Location: Old Fire Station, 12 N. Miami St., Peru
Meeting is held on the second floor of the fire station . Public is welcome.

Cole Porter 5k/10K Run/Walk 2021
2021-10-02 09:00 | Peru Fire Department, 85 W Canal St., Peru, IN, 46970, United States
5K and 10K Run/Walks
Date:   Saturday, October 2
Time:   Packet pick-up and check-in – Beginning at 7:30 a.m.
Race start time 9:00 a.m.
(Walkers are not permitted in 10K Run)
Fees:   Pre-registration (on or before 09/27) – $25 (includes a long-sleeve shirt) $20 (no-shirt option)
After September 27 – $30 (limited shirt availability) NO in person day of registration available.
Contact: Jim Yates – call or text 765-469-5066
Location: Peru Fire Station
85 W Canal St.
Peru, IN 46970
Peru Rotary Club invites you to participate in the running of the 35th annual Cole Porter Classic. Bring your family, friends, and co-workers for a fun day of music, prizes and food. There will be activities for all ages. Please arrive early and volunteer to be a part of this family event. All proceeds go to benefit the Nickel Plate Trail.
Walkers are not permitted in 10K Run.

The CourseAwardsPost-Race PartyRace Provisions2021 Covid-19 Safety
The course is relatively flat and continues along the Riverwalk Park trail, city streets and on the NPT. All events begin and end at the Riverview Event Center.

Awards will be presented to the male & female winners in various age brackets for each event. There will also be a 1st place overall award presented for the 5K & 10K runs and the 5K Race Walk. Click here to view awards by division.
A post-race party will be held with DJ, refreshments and award ceremony.
Traffic Control, Restroom Facilities, Age Division Awards, Chip Timing, Start and Finish Mats and Frequent Water Stations
Several changes have been made this year to help ensure the safety of our participants Click here to view these changes.
Register

Support the Nickel Plate Trail
All Cole Porter registration fees go towards the support of the Nickel Plate Trail. You can provide additional support for the trail by donating directly to the trail using the donation button below. For each donation of $5 you will receive an entry in a drawing for a chance to win a Cannondale bike or equivalent bike ($600 value) donated by Breakaway Bike & Fitness. (Winners will be drawn during the event, but you do not have to participate in the event or be present to win.)
You can also make an additional donation when completing your registration form.
Donate Now

Tippecanoe & Bicycles Too 2022
2022-08-06 07:00 | Winamac Train Depot, Corner of Logan and Main, Winamac, 46996, United States
Saturday, August 6, 2022
Registration/Start & End Location: Winamac Train Depot Downtown Winamac, IN on the corner of Logan and Main Streets
Registration: 6:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m. Times are in EDST
Mass Start Time: 7:00 a.m.
Ride Lengths: 12 miles, 28 miles, 40 miles, 44 miles, 62 miles, 102 miles.
The entire length of the Panhandle Pathway trail from Winamac to Kenneth is 44 miles roundtrip (down and back). Riders can choose shorter distances to Star City (12 miles down and back) or to Royal Center (28 miles down and back) or as far as the rider wants to bicycle. The 62- and 102-mile rides follow the Panhandle Pathway and include crossing the Tippecanoe River 6 times. The 40- and 102-mile rides include a loop at the Tippecanoe River State Park.
Ride support ends at 5:00 p.m. A pulled pork sandwich meal from the Winamac Corner Delli will be provided from 12:00–3:00 p.m. Maps will be available at registration. Riders under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. There is no rain date and no refunds will be issued.
Safety is our primary concern. Riders must utilize proper etiquette and obey all traffic and safety regulations. Helmets are required.
Funds from this ride are used to support trail operations, safety, and maintenance.
Ride Details
Obtain Printable Registration Form for viewing, mail in or carry in.
2022 Tippecanoe and Bicycles Too Registration Form
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Cole Porter 5k/10K Run/Walk 2024
2024-10-05 09:00 | Miami County YMCA, 751 W 2nd Street, Peru, 46970, United States
5K and 10K Run/Walks
Date:   Saturday, October 5
Time:   Packet pick-up and check-in – Beginning at 7:30 a.m.
Race time – 9:00 a.m.
(Walkers are not permitted in 10K Run)
Fees:   Pre-registration (on or before 09/29) – $30 (includes a long-sleeve shirt) $25 (no-shirt option)
After September 29 – $35 (limited shirt availability)
Contact: Jim Yates – call or text 765-469-5066
Location: Miami County YMCA, 752 West 2nd Street, Peru, IN 46970
Peru Rotary Club invites you to participate in the running of the 38th annual Cole Porter Classic. Bring your family, friends, and co-workers for a fun day of music, prizes and food. There will be activities for all ages. Please arrive early and volunteer to be a part of this family event. All proceeds go to benefit the Nickel Plate Trail.
The CourseAwardsPost-Race PartyRace Provisions
The course is relatively flat and continues along the Riverwalk Park trail, city streets and on the NPT. All events begin and end at the Miami County YMCA.

Awards will be presented to the male & female winners in various age brackets for each event. There will also be a 1st place overall award presented for the 5K & 10K runs and the 5K Race Walk. Click here to view awards by division.
A post-race party will be held with DJ, refreshments and award ceremony.
Traffic Control, Restroom Facilities, Age Division Awards, Chip Timing, Start and Finish Mats and Frequent Water Stations
Register

Support the Nickel Plate Trail
All Cole Porter registration fees go towards the support of the Nickel Plate Trail. You can provide additional support for the trail by donating directly to the trail using the donation button below. For each donation of $5 you will receive an entry in a drawing for a chance to win a bike up to a $600 value donated by Breakaway Bike & Fitness. (Winners will be drawn during the event, but you do not have to participate in the event or be present to win.)
You can also make an additional donation when completing your registration form.
Donate Now
