The Indy Run Down

When I first moved to Indy, I didn’t know many people—but running has always been my way to connect and explore new places. I started putting together this rundown to see what I could jump into, and figured it might help you find something fun to be part of in this awesome city too. Please let me know what races, events, educational talks, classes, film premiers, or anything else running related will be going on this month!

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August 2025

  • Friday, August 8. Average Athlete Pop Up Shop @ Lake Max Triathlon and Duathlon check-in. Culver, IN.

  • Saturday, August 9. Lake Max Triathlon and Duathlon

  • 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. Kelli's Kegs 'N Eggs. Kelli's Kegs 'N Eggs is a annual 5K run/walk for Glioblastoma (GBM) brain cancer. 9am - 2pm at Bier Brewery in Carmel.

  • 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 9. McCordsville Path to Fitness 5k Run/Walk 8:00AM at Hancock Wellness Center.

  • Saturday, August 9. Iron Eagle Paddle and Run. 8:00AM at Eagle Creek Park. 2.6 mile trail run followed by 1.5 mile paddle followed by 2.6 mile trail run.

  • Saturday, August 9. Woofstock Survivor 5K and Dog Walk. 8:00AM start in Fishers. 5K benefiting the lost, abandoned and neglected animals at the Humane Society for Hamilton County.

  • Sunday, August 10. Margarita Mayhem 5K. 11:00AM start in New Palastine.

  • 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.

  • Saturday, August 16. DINO Trail Run - Southwestway Park. Indianapolis. 15K or 5K. 9:00AM start.

  • 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 23. Indy Sprint Tri #3. 8:00am start at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis.

  • Saturday, August 23. Run for World Water 5K Run Walk. 9:00AM start at the NCAA Hall of Champions.

  • 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!

  • Saturday, August 30. The Hancock Flat 50. Greenfield. 50 and 25 mile routes, all of which are open to cyclists of every skill level.

  • 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