The Indy Run Down
When I first moved to Indy, I didn’t know many people or places. Running has always been my way to connect, explore, and feel at home in a new city. I started pulling together this rundown for myself, and figured it might help you find something fun to try in this awesome city too!
Indianapolis, is there a running related event - race, film premier, new run club, safety talk, seminar, really anything a runner may love - let me know and I’ll add it here! This will be shared in the monthly newsletter, “The Huddle”, and on social media @teamaverageathlete.
October 2025
Thursday, October 2. Women’s Night at Athletic Annex in Carmel. 7:00 - 9:00pm. Bra fittings. Women’s health speaker. Beverages and other surprises!
Thursday, October 2. Apollo Sports Performance Injury Screening at the Carmel Runners Forum. 5:30pm - 7:30pm. Whether you're nursing a nagging pain or just want to make sure you're staying strong and injury-free, our expert team is here to help. Sign up for a FREE 15-minute time slot that fits your schedule.
Friday, October 3. “Shake it Off” Shake Out Run. Join @allytbrett_runs for a FUN and casual shake out to celebrate the 30th Indy Half and 12th Taylor Swift album. We will meet at 8:30am and take off at 8:45am for a 3-mile run (obviously will be playing the album before and during!).
Saturday, October 4. Indy Half Marathon at Fort Ben. Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and a Kids 1-Mile Run. 8:00AM start.
Saturday, October 4. 2025 Komen Indianapolis MORE THAN PINK Walk. 10:30AM start at Military Park at White River State Park.
Saturday, October 4. IHM Oktoberfest 5K. 9:00AM at Immaculate Heart of Mary, 5692 Central Ave. Have on with the 5k or 1-mile fun run/walk!
Saturday, October 4. Central Indiana Adventure Race. 12 hours and 4 hours race in Yellowwood State Forest, Nashville IN. In CIA participants travel by foot, bicycle, and canoe in teams (or in the Solo division), using map and compass to find checkpoints.
Thursday, October 7. Ladies Night at Fleet Feet Fishers. 4-7pm. 👚 Bra Fittings with Brooks 🌿 Women’s health support with Dr. Sarah 🫶 Community building with BFF Indy 👣 Foot wellness with Superfeet.
Saturday, October 11. Hustle in the Heartland 8hr Run/Walk. In Lebanon from 8:00AM - 4:00PM to support ILADD. Participate as an individual or in a relay team on this one mile-ish paved loop. Cover as much distance as possible within the 8-hour timeframe.
Saturday, October 11. Indiana Brewery Run at Big Lug Canteen. Doors open at 10am and the 5k(ish) run starts at 11. Enjoy a free beer with registration after!
Saturday, October 11. Fleet Feet Southside Cider Run. Inaugural Fleet Feet Southside Cider Run presented by Brooks at Southwestway Park!! 🍎 8:45AM Kids Race. 4-Mile Trail Run at 9:00AM.
Saturday, October 11. Gourdy’s Pumpkin Run. 5K. 9:00AM start at Military Park in Indianapolis. Supports Girls on the Run. After crossing the finish line, enjoy a cup of apple cider while you choose the perfect pumpkin!
Saturday, October 11. ARC Fitness 5K. This neighborhood tradition supporting James Garfield School #31 with all race day profits donated back to the school. Each year, ARC Fitness leads a 6-week Run Club designed to teach running basics and help new runners build confidence for their first 5K. This tradition has introduced dozens of beginners to the joy of running, while also welcoming seasoned runners who want a fun, community-driven race experience.
Sunday, October 12. Remaining Native Documentary Showing. 7:45PM at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema at The Square - Theater 14. This film is coming to Indianapolis with the Heartland Film Festival. This film is about 17-year-old Ku Stevens, the lone runner at his high school who dreams of competing for the University of Oregon. As he trains, his path becomes interwoven with the story of his great-grandfather, who once ran 50 miles to escape an Indian boarding school.
Tuesday, October 14. Remaining Native Documentary Showing. 5:00PM at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema at The Square - Theater 9. This film is coming to Indianapolis with the Heartland Film Festival. This film is about 17-year-old Ku Stevens, the lone runner at his high school who dreams of competing for the University of Oregon. As he trains, his path becomes interwoven with the story of his great-grandfather, who once ran 50 miles to escape an Indian boarding school.
Thursday, October 16. Ladies Night at Runners Forum Avon. 6:00pm - 8:00pm. 🏃♀️ 30-Min Walk/Run. 👟 Brooks Shoe Demo 🎽 Sports Bra Demos🍷 Wine Tasting & Snacks 🎟️ Raffle Prizes 🛍️ Exclusive Shopping Discount.
Saturday, October 18. Indianapolis Aruna Run. 5k at 8:30AM from Fowling Warehouse in Indianapolis. Aruna is an international human rights non-profit dedicated to creating lifelong freedom for survivors of human trafficking. The Aruna Run Race Series is the catalyst of the freedom process with 100% of registration fees and additional donations going to help free trafficked women. So grab some friends, lace up your shoes, and let's run together for her freedom!
Saturday, October 18. Outpacing the Stigma 5K. 9:00AM in Indianapolis. The 5th Annual Overdose Lifeline Outpacing the Stigma 5K Run/Walk honors lives lost to drug overdose. 1100 W 42nd Street.
Saturday, October 18. Tecumseh Trail Challenge. Yellowwood State Forest in Nashville IN. 50k. | 50k Relay | 26.2 | 13.1 | 8 Mile
Saturday, October 25. Indiana Brewery Run at Metazoa Brewing Company. Doors open at 10am and the 5k(ish) run starts at 11. Enjoy a free beer with registration after!
Saturday, October 25. Irvington Vampire Run. Run or walk the 5K, 1-Mile and a Kids courses as part of the Historic Irvington Halloween Festival 9:30AM at 400 S Ritter Ave.
November 2025
Saturday November 1. St Jude Autumnfest 5K. 10:00AM. Run/walk 3.1 miles around the south side of Indianapolis. All are welcome! Proceeds from this event benefit St. Jude Catholic Church Youth Ministries.
Saturday, November 8. Monumental Marathon.
Saturday, November 22. Zionsville Half Marathon. 8:00AM start for the 9th annual Zionsville Half-Marathon & 5k is Saturday, November 22 in Zionsville, IN. Join 1,500+ runners and walkers and experience the buzz of this classic Central-Indiana event!
Saturday, November 22. Turkey Legs Trifecta & Half Marathon. 10:00AM at Southwestway Park. Choose either an individual event like the 4K, 5K or 6K, or the Trifecta Challenge (4K, 5K & 6K = 15K) or the Half Marathon Challenge (4K, 5K, 6K and another 6K continuously (Back to Back 6K Courses with NO STOP BREAKS BETWEEN COURSES)!!!
Thursday, November 27. Wheeler Mission Drumstick Dash. Broad Ripple, Indiana. 9:00AM Start Time. 4.3 Mile + 2.6 Mile Courses. 100% of the proceeds helps Wheeler Mission serve those experiencing homelessness in our community.
Thursday, November 27. Family Fun Turkey Run. The Perry Meridian High School Cross Country program will host the 23rd Annual Family Fun Turkey Run on Thursday, November 27th at Perry Meridian High School. Chip timed 4 mile run/walk. Proceeds from this event will help support the PMHS Cross Country Program.
Saturday, November 29. Turkey Trails 5K and 10K. 9:00AM at Northwestway Park.
December 2025
Saturday, December 6. Brew Ho Ho Ho 5K. 10:30AM at Half Liter BBQ. The run/walk follows the Monon Trail a fast/flat easy 5K course... Did Santa say PR?
Saturday, December 6. Jingle Bell Run - Indianapolis. 7:00 am at NCAA Hall of Champions.
Saturday, December 6. Jackson County Ultras at Brownstown IN "PYOCA Camp and Retreat Center, Inc." 10m, 50k, 100K, 100K 2-6p Relay
Sunday, December 14. Santa Hustle - Indianapolis. Half Marathon, 5K, 10K and Kids Run at White River State Park.
Sunday, December 21. Candy Cane Course. 12K, 5K, 1M run | kids run. 9:00AM Start at White River State Park.
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