First Of Five: Knight Flight 5K Begins Annual SIRC Running Series

Thursday, July 11th, 2019 9:34am

By Mike Perleberg @mikedup84

Races in Aurora, St. Leon, Brookville, Milan and Batesville will determine the fastest 5K runner in southeastern Indiana.

Greendale 4th of July 5K (not part of the SIRC). Photo by Mike Perleberg, Eagle Country 99.3.

(Aurora, Ind.) – Five races in five weeks will determine southeastern Indiana’s quickest distance runner.

The Southeastern Indiana Racing Circuit, or SIRC, gets started with the Knight Flight 5K in Aurora on Saturday, July 13.

Other 5Ks to follow on the 2019 SIRC schedule are the Trojan Trot in St. Leon on July 20, the Lakeside 5K in Brookville on July 27, the Indian Trails 5K in Milan on August 3, and the Bulldog Chase in Batesville on August 10.

Runners who complete each race will have their times added up. The male and female with the lowest combined time will be named SIRC champions.

The reigning SIRC-it champions from 2018 are 15-year-old Each Loichinger, a sophomore-to-be at Batesville High School, and 16-year-old Emilee Wedding, a senior-to-be East Central High School graduate.

Funds raised by the 5Ks go to benefit each high school’s cross country teams. Pre-registration cost is $20 for each race with a t-shirt or $15 without a shirt. Race day registration is $25, with shirt availability and pricing varying.

Registration for the SIRC races is through race administrator Stuart Road Racing. Visit www.stuartroadracing.com for entry forms, results, and more.

The SIRC has also awarded “the real winners” based on their age-graded averages in all five events, as well as age group winners.

Events

Hillforest House Museum
Overlooking the Ohio River in Aurora, the beautiful Hillforest Victorian House Museum was built in 1855 for industrialist Thomas Graff. Its unique shape is said to be inspired by steamboats of the 19th century. The site has been operating as a historic house museum since 1956 and is one of 11 National Historic Landmarks in southern Indiana. Hillforest opens for tours today and hosts many special events throughout the season. Overlooking the Ohio River in Aurora, the beautiful Hillforest Victorian House Museum was built in 1855 for industrialist Thomas Graff. Its unique shape is said to be inspired by steamboats of the 19th century. The site has been operating as a historic house museum since 1956 and is one of 11 National Historic Landmarks in southern Indiana. Hillforest open NOW…Tuesday - Friday, 11 AM - 3 PM (last tour begins at 2:15 PM) and Saturday and Sunday, 1 - 5 PM (last tour begins at 4:15 PM). (Closed major holidays). Available for special events and teas!
30th Sep at Hillforest Victorian House Museum
Get WalkIN' with Purdue Extension (APL)
Get your fit on with the Purdue Extension Program! Come start your day with our walking group. Fridays at 8:30 am Aurora Library Registration is recommended. Please call 812-926-0646 to register.
30th Sep at Aurora Public Library
Seedling Time (APL)
Join us for our weekly storytime planned with 0-2 year olds in mind! Simple songs, nursery rhymes, fingerplay (easy motions/movement), sensory activity and of course a story is being offered to this age group. Dillsboro: Thursdays at 10:30 am Aurora: Fridays at 10:30 am Registration is recommended. Please call 812-954-4151 to register!
30th Sep at Aurora Public Library