The Indy Run Down
A monthly roundup of all things running in and around Indianapolis.
I love running, so I’m putting together this list of running related events - races, film premiers, new run clubs, safety talks, seminars, really anything a runner may love. This is shared in the monthly newsletter, “The Huddle”, and on social media @teamaverageathlete.
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This month’s IndyRunDown is powered by Christi Dee of @this_blonde _runs - coach, author, and elite-level cheerleader for runners everywhere.
March 2026
Wednesday, March 11
👟 Asics Demo - More Energy Tour with Athletic Annex. 6:30pm start at Athletic Annex in Fishers.
Saturday, March 14
🏃 Great North Run & Pantherpalooza. 9:00 am start at North Central High School in Indianapolis. Whether you’re chasing a personal best in the 5K, making memories on the Family Fun Run 1K, or just joining in the free activities inside the Fieldhouse at Pantherpalooza, we want to see you there!
🐶 Lucky Dog 5K. 9:00 am start at Historic Military Park in Indianapolis. Run with, or without, your dog to support animal shelters.
🍺 Shamrock Beer Run Half Marathon. 9:00am race start at Historic Military Park in Indianapolis. Beautiful 13.1 Mile Course that Show Cases White River State Park! Finish right in the Shamrock Brewfest. This is a 21+ event only. No strollers, no kids, no one under 21 admitted.
🍺 Shamrock Beer Run 5K & BrewFest Indy. 1:30 race start (11:30 beers start flowing) at Historic Military Park in Indianapolis. Start your 5K with a Toast of one Craft Beer sample then run/walk to the 1K for another Beer sample, same for the 2K, 3K, 4K and Finish with a Pint of Beer or You Can Drink a Pint Before the 5K event Starts... :) This is a 21+ event only. No strollers, no kids, no one under 21 admitted.
🏃 33rd Annual Shamrock Run & Walk presented by Aer Lingus & The Indianapolis International Airport 11:00am race start from IFD Union Hall and ends at Bottleworks. 5K Run Walk through northside neighborhoods. $3 Family discount for three or more people. Post race celebration at the Bottle Works District (Finish Line). Live Music, food available at The Garage (Bottleworks), beer garden. Win two tickets to Ireland courtesy of Aer Lingus and the Indianapolis International Airport.
Thursday, March 19
📚 Good Form Running @ Runners Forum Avon. 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Learn 4 simple, highly effective steps that will help transform you to a more efficient and healthier runner. You have the opportunity to have your gait analyzed by a certified coach and practice the Good Form techniques which will improve your running form. Reserve your spot.
Friday, March 20
🌲 Holliday Park Trail Run - Family Fun Events. 6:00pm at Holliday Park in Indianapolis. Parents can cheer on their kids as they race from the Ruins and along the trails during the 1-Mile Kids Run (ages 6-12) and Tot Trot (5 and under). Every finisher gets a prize! Once the races are over, everyone is invited to stick around and enjoy a bonfire and s’mores!
Saturday, March 21
🌲 Holliday Park Trail Run. 9:00am start at Holliday Park in Indianapolis. The 5-mile run and 3-mile hike will challenge participants as they journey along the course.
🍩 Circle City Donut Dash. 9:00am start at Fowling Warehouse. Voted Top 8 Food Runs in the United States by Culture Trip. Donut Challenge - Participants take on the challenge of consuming a dozen donut holes halfway, before racing back to the finish. Non-Donut Challenge - Make the 5K run/walk as competitive or fun as you like! Donut worry, there will be plenty of donuts to enjoy after the race.
🏃 Sam Costa Half and Quarter Marathons. 9:00am start at Northview Church in Carmel. The Oldest Race in the State of Indiana and the Flagship Race of our club - Indy Runners and Walkers!
🍺 Indiana Brewery Running Series - Sun King Indianapolis. 11:00am start from Sun King Brewery in Indianapolis. Start and finish the 5K-ish course from the taproom. No pressure, no timing - just movement, community and a refreshing craft beer waiting for you at the finish line. A portion of proceeds from this event supports Million Meal Movement.
Sunday, March 22
🏃 Ketchup to Cancer Virtual 3.11 Run. The Virtual Run is officially sold out BUT don’t let that stop you from running 3.11 and donating to to Alex Baker’s fundraiser. After losing his wife, Amanda, to stage IV colorectal cancer in 2019, Alex has made it his mission to fight back against cancer. This inaugural virtual 3.11mi race, is in honor of Amanda's favorite band 311, Beginning on February 5th through her birthday on March 22nd. All proceeds raised from this virtual event will go to Alex Baker's $10,000 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital for his London Marathon on April 26, 2026.
Saturday, March 28
🍺 Indiana Brewery Running Series - Taxman CityWay. 11:00am start from Taxman CityWay in Indianapolis. Start and finish the 5K-ish course from the taproom. No pressure, no timing - just movement, community and a refreshing craft beer waiting for you at the finish line. A portion of proceeds from this event supports Camptown.
Sunday, March 29
🍷 Spencer Farm Wine 5K. Pick a 9:00am or 10:00am start time from Spencer Farm Winery in Noblesville. Like Running? Love Wine? This race is for you! This course will be relatively flat, but much of the course is on grass, so the terrain is more of a cross country style course rather than a road race.
🏃 Time to Paddy 5K/10K and Lucky 13.1. 8:00am start at Riverside Park in Indianapolis. A St. Patrick-themed run that is perfect for the whole family.
April 2026
Saturday, April 5
🏃 Easter Egg 5K & Kids Dash. 10:00am start at NIFS in Indianapolis. Run/Walk a 5K on April 4th and Finish right into the Easter Egg Party! Doesn't Matter if You are a Fast Bunny, Slow Bunny or Just a Hoppy Bunny....
Thursday, April 5
👟Nike Pegasus 42 Launch Party with Athletic Annex. 6:00pm start at Athletic Annex Nora. Be among the first to try on the new Nike Pegasus 42 — Nike’s legendary all-around workhorse — and join us for an exclusive meet-and-greet with a special guest! We’ll kick off the evening with an optional 30-minute run/walk, followed by food and drinks back at the store.
Saturday, April 11
🏁 500 Festival Training Series - 10 Miles. 9:00am start from Fowling Warehouse Indianapolis. You don't need to be registered for the Mini-Marathon to participate. Whether you're preparing for a race or just looking to stay active and achieve your fitness goals, these events are for you.
Use ALLYB26 for registration discounts. Thanks @allytbrett_runs for sharing!
🏃 Butler Bulldog Jog. 8:00am at the Butler University Health and Recreation Complex (HRC)The scenic 5k and 10k routes run through Butler’s campus, while the 1-mile Dawg Walk welcomes family, friends, and furry pals. Strollers are permitted on the 5k route only.
🏃 Dash by the Past. 9:00am start in Indianapolis. Dash by the Past is a family-friendly 5K or 1 mile walk starting at 9:00 a.m. with a scenic route that takes participants past previous Decorators’ Show House and Gardens homes on Meridian Street. This beautiful thoroughfare will be closed to all traffic for this event. The race begins and ends at the Meridian Restaurant & Bar at 5694 N. Meridian Street.
🍺 Indiana Brewery Running Series - Ash & Elm Carmel. 11:00am start from Ash & Elm in Carmel. Start and finish the 5K-ish course from the taproom. No pressure, no timing - just movement, community and a refreshing craft beer waiting for you at the finish line. A portion of proceeds from this event supports Visually Impaired Preschool Services (VIPS).
Friday, April 17
🛍️ Carmel Marathon Expo. 9:00am - 9:00pm at Pro X Athlete - 651 E. 191st St. in Westfield, IN. The Carmel Marathon Fitness Expo is FREE and open to the public during Registration/Participant Packet Pickup. This is the only location for participants to pick up their packets. Our Fitness Expo has included exhibitors from across the U.S. featuring running apparel, regional running events, running products, specialty food retailers and local charities. Our Expo offers something for runners and non-runners alike.
Saturday, April 18
🏃 Carmel Marathon. 9:00am start from City Center Dr and 3rd Ave in Carmel. The Carmel Marathon Weekend returns for its 15th year in 2025. One of the top Boston Marathon qualifying events, the Carmel Marathon is known for fast times and ideal conditions. Races include Marathon | Half Marathon | 10K | 5K.
🏃 Steps for Prevention Run/Walk (Matt Breman Run). 10:30am start from Ohio Street Basin – Downtown Indianapolis. We’re carrying forward the legacy of the Matt Breman Run with a renewed mission: making Indiana a safer, brighter place for every child. Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, your support fuels vital programs like Safe Tots and Bullying Prevention. We’re aiming for $30,000 this year to help Prevent Child Abuse Indiana (PCAIN) build better childhoods across the state.
Thursday, April 23
🏃 5 Alarm 5K. 6:00pm in the Indianapolis White River Park during FDIC International. The Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN) is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated launch of the 5th annual FCSN 5 Alarm 5K Run to Remember! Open to participants of all levels and backgrounds! It offers a flat, fast, and closed course that winds around the scenic Indianapolis Canal, and gives you the option to be timed.
Saturday, April 25
🏃 Choose to Move 5K and 1M. 9:00am race start from Witten Park, 13256 Saxony Blvd., Fishers, IN 46037. RACE TO BEAT PARKINSON’S DISEASE.
🍩 Alternatives Inc. - 2026 Donut Dash 5K. 9:00am start from Depot Street Park in Greenfield. Join us for a 5K to support domestic & sexual violence survivors. The route will take you down the Pennsy Trail with donuts at the turn around spot (at Brandywine Park) and finish line for you to enjoy. You can register the day of the event in-person. Alternatives Incorporated provides housing and supportive services for domestic and sexual violence survivors. We also provide domestic, dating, and sexual violence prevention programming throughout Hancock County.
🏃 Rock the Block 10K | 5K | Kids Run. Rock the Block is a 10K (timed), 5K walk/run (family-friendly), and a free Kids Run. The event includes scenic courses, food, music, vendors, awards and giveaways-guaranteeing fun for everyone! Proceeds benefit organizations serving youth and families in Johnson County.
🏃 St Vincent de Paul Love your Neighbor 5K. 9:00am start from the Indiana State Museum Lawn.
Sunday, April 26
🍩 DoNot Stop Half Marathon. 8:00am start in Indianapolis. 5k/10k/Half Marathon. Complete the challenge of 12 donut holes on the course + 1 full donut at the finish to earn your challenge pin!
May 2026
Saturday, May 2
Tuesday, May 5
Saturday, May 16
🏃 Big 4 Trail High-Five Classic 4, 8, & 12 Miler. 8:00am start from Big 4 Lebanon Sam Ralston Trail Head. Choose your distance: 4, 8, or 12 miles, and experience a course that blends wooded areas and paved rail-to-trail with open views that showcase the beauty of the Big 4 Trail Lebanon corridor. Community vibe, high-fives, and encouragement on the out-and-back course as friends and fellow runners cheer you on at key points throughout the course.
Use TEAMAVERAGE15 for 15% off registration.
June 2026
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September 2026
Saturday, September 19
🏃 Arsenal 5k Run/Walk. 9:00am start at Arsenal Tech's Campus in Indianapolis. Since its inception in 2000, the Arsenal 5K Run/Walk has donated more than $65,000 in college scholarships to Near Eastside high school seniors, and has recently begun awarding funds to extracurricular clubs at Arsenal Technical High School. This volunteer-organized, family-friendly, fun 5K Run/Walk takes place on the beautiful, historic campus of IPS Arsenal Technical High School and aims to combine health, history and a sense of community. First-time 5k runners, young runners and children are encouraged to participate. It is a casual, mixed-terrain 5k course (asphalt, concrete, brick, grass, gravel). Race starts at 9:00 a.m., and on-site registration and bib pickup start at 8:00 a.m. Use code "Average" for $5 off adult registration