The Indy Run Down
A monthly roundup of all things running in and around 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.
December 2025
Thursday, December 11. Holiday Lights Fun Run with Runners Forum Broad Ripple. 6:00PM. Join Runners Forum for an evening full of festive fun, community spirit, and twinkling lights as we run (or walk!) through town in holiday style. Costumes, prizes, in-store discounts.
Saturday, December 13. Donut 5K. 9:00AM in Carmel at St. Vincent Sports Performance in Clay Terrace. All of the holiday magic and fun is back and Jack's Donuts of Carmel is on the course! After Party will be located at Upland Brewing. Stop by the Average Athlete Pop Up Shop!
Saturday, December 13. Cookies & Cocoa with Fleet Feet Greenwood. 10:30am. Enjoy a Brooks demo during the 3-mile run/walk! Indulge in cookies and hot chocolate when you return. Plus, Brooks will be raffling off a pair of shoes! The first 20 people will get a FREE Santa suit!
Sunday, December 14. Santa Hustle - Indianapolis. Half Marathon, 5K, 10K and Kids Run at White River State Park.
Sunday, December 14. Cookies & Cocoa with Fleet Feet Fishers. 4:00PM. Participate in a festive 3-mile run/walk and indulge in cookies and hot chocolate when you return. The first 20 people at the event will get a FREE Santa suit!
Tuesday, December 16. Holiday Lights Fun Run with Runners Forum Fishers. 6:00PM. Join Runners Forum for an evening full of festive fun, community spirit, and twinkling lights as we run (or walk!) through town in holiday style. Costumes, prizes, in-store discounts.
Wednesday, December 17. Holiday Lights Fun Run with Runners Forum Greenwood. 6:00PM. Join Runners Forum for an evening full of festive fun, community spirit, and twinkling lights as we run (or walk!) through town in holiday style. Costumes, prizes, in-store discounts.
Thursday, December 18. Holiday Lights @ The Rails 5K. 6:00PM in Greenfield. The run/walk follows the Pennsy Trail through Depot Street Park and Brandywine Park. Hear the jingle bells and see lights as you loop between the two. Come join us at Indiana's only Holiday Lights Thursday Night Run!
Thursday, December 18. Holiday Lights Fun Run with Runners Forum Avon. 6:00PM. Join Runners Forum for an evening full of festive fun, community spirit, and twinkling lights as we run (or walk!) through town in holiday style. Costumes, prizes, in-store discounts.
Saturday, December 20. 5th annual Glühwein Gallop 5k Run/Walk. 9:00AM at the Carmel Christkindlmarkt festivities at Carter Green. The event draws its name from the German word Glühwein (pronounced 'glue vine'), which translates to "glow wine" in English.
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