The Indy Run Down

There are a ton of great races and events throughout the greater Indianapolis Area - see what opportunities are available around town. Road races, trail races, triathlons, fitness challenges, athletic expos and more!

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June 2025

  • Saturday, June 28. Trail Golf. Run 9 “holes” and aim for the lowest score. What are we talking about? Click the link to read more!

  • Saturday, June 28. Morse Park Triathlon. 8:00am in Noblesville. Choose between the Triathlon, Duathlon or Aquabike.

  • Saturday, June 28. Indiana Brewery Run at Guggman Haus Brewing. Doors open at 10am and the 5k(ish) run starts at 11. Enjoy a free beer with registration after!

  • Sunday, June 29. Carmel Pride Rainbow Run. Help celebrate 5 years of Carmel Pride with the 2025 Rainbow Run! Sport a complimentary white Carmel Pride t-shirt while you run/walk through colorful chalk down the Monon Trail. Bring the whole family (and pets) on this 1-mile fun run to support Carmel Pride. Get excited and get colorful!

    What’s missing? What else is coming up?

    Please message Mary at teamaverageathlete@gmail.com if there’s a race, expo, training session, etc that we should add!

July 2025

  • Friday, July 4. Carmel Freedom Run 4.5-mile and 1.5-miler. 8:00AM in Clay Terrace. This year's race features new and exciting 4.5-mile and 1.5-mile courses that start/finish at Upland Brewing, and utilizing the beautiful streets of downtown Carmel and Monon Trail. There is also a FREE FUN RUN for kids 10 and under.

  • Thursday, July 10. Run317 Broad Ripple. 7:00pm. These Thursday Night 3.17 mile races are More than a 5K...It's a PARTY. Each Thursday Night is filled with fun, running or walking and a rockin' post-race party featuring DJ Iman, local craft beer, food, games, and community partners.

  • Saturday, July 12. IronMan Muncie.

  • Saturday, July 12. Summer Night Trail Run. Half and quarter marathon at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis. 9:30am race start.

  • Saturday, July 19. 8-Hour Dream Endurance Race & Cat Nap 5K. You have eight hours to run, walk, or stroll as far as you can. Throughout the day, participants choose between the long course (5K) or the short course (1.91miles) for strategy, shade or to achieve the accurate distance they are shooting for.

  • Saturday, July 19. Indy Sprint Triathlon. In Eagle Creek Park. Individuals can choose between the Triathlon, Duathlon or Aquabike. Or, get some friends together for the Triathlon Relay (2-3 people) or Duathlon Relay (2 people).

  • Saturday, July 19. Zionsville Farmers Market Fun Run/Walk Series - JULY. Starting at 7:30am with Runners Forum. Meet up at the corner of Main and Pine in Downtown Zionsville.

  • Saturday, July 26. Indiana Brewery Run at Upland - Clay Terrace in Carmel. Doors open at 10am and the 5k(ish) run starts at 11. Enjoy a free beer with registration after!

  • Saturday, July 26. Fast Flash 5K & 2K. 8:00am start. This 5K is run on a fast and flat course surrounding Franklin Central High School. 

  • Saturday, July 26. Christmas in July Half Marathon & 5K. Big Lug Canteen. 7:00 Half Marathon start. 7:30 5K start.

  • Thursday, July 31. Run317 Mass Ave. 7:00pm. These Thursday Night 3.17 mile races are More than a 5K...It's a PARTY. Each Thursday Night is filled with fun, running or walking and a rockin' post-race party featuring DJ Iman, local craft beer, food, games, and community partners.

August 2025

  • August 2&3. Indiana Tough Mudder. Columbus, IN.

  • Saturday, August 9. Indiana Brewery Run at Chilly Water Brewing. Doors open at 10am and the 5k(ish) run starts at 11. Enjoy a free beer with registration after!

  • Saturday, August 9. THAT5K. “Tori’s Hike for Another Tomorrow in Avon. 5k walk/run/hike at Washington Twp. Park, supporting the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation.

  • Saturday, August 9. “The Double” with the Westfield Youth Assistance Program. 8:00am at Cool Creek Park. The name “The Double” has two different meanings. It references the two-mile course of the event, while also being a nod towards our mission of ‘doubling the impact’ of WYAP in our community.

  • Saturday, August 16. Zionsville Farmers Market Fun Run/Walk Series - AUGUST. Starting at 7:30am with Runners Forum. Meet up at the corner of Main and Pine in Downtown Zionsville.

  • Thursday, August 21. Run317 Speedway. 7:00pm. These Thursday Night 3.17 mile races are More than a 5K...It's a PARTY. Each Thursday Night is filled with fun, running or walking and a rockin' post-race party featuring DJ Iman, local craft beer, food, games, and community partners.

  • Saturday, August 30. Indiana Women’s Running Festival. Carmel. 7:30 start for the half marathon, 10K and 5K. One of the ten largest, female-only half marathons in the US.  Known for competitive fields, fast course, superb Expo and a post-race party!

  • August 30-31. Midwest DEKA FIT & Ultra. In Fort Wayne, Indiana. DEKA FIT is a functional fitness competition that combines ten fitness zones with a 500-meter run before each zone, totaling 5 kilometers of running. It's a modern-day decathlon designed for all fitness levels and is a popular event hosted by Spartan Race. 

September 2025

October 2025

November 2025

December 2025


What did we miss? What else is coming up?

Message Mary if you have suggestions of what else would be helpful to support fellow Average Athletes looking to run in Indy! teamaverageathlete@gmail.com