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!

May 2025

  • Wednesday, May 7. Shred the Speedway. 6:00pm. Enjoy a workout with Shred415 on the track. $45 to register – with proceeds going to the IndyCar Benevolent Foundation. More information on the Shred415 Instagram.

  • Saturday, May 10. 500 Festival Rookie Run. This non-competitive fun run allows children ages 3 – 10 the fun opportunity to get active and experience the excitement of a running event. Starting with age 3 at 11:30AM.

  • Saturday, May 10. Indiana Brewery Running Series at Ash&Elm in Carmel. Starting at 11:00AM, run or walk the 5k-ish course and enjoy some beverages after!

  • Saturday, May 10. Indy Pride Rainbow 5k. The race course will start at 8:30AM from the Fowling Warehouse and move through the Brookside Park area. Stick around after the race for some post-race fun at The Fowling Warehouse.

  • Saturday, May 17. Fishers Sprint Triathlon, Powered by FAST. 8:00am start at Geist Waterfront Park. This event features a sprint triathlon, duathlon, aquabike, and 2-3 person triathlon relay.

  • Saturday, May 17. Carmel Clay Parks Adaptive 5K. 10:00am on the Central Park Trails. This sensory-friendly, inclusive event is designed for individuals with disabilities, but open to all as everyone is welcome to move at their own pace and celebrate community, fitness, and fun! $25 per participant. Every participant can receive personalized support throughout the course if needed.

  • Saturday, May 17. Run with Shears 5k. 9am start for the Kids Run and 9:15 Start for the 5K. Next to the Indiana Statehouse. Join EMS professionals to support the memorial for emergency medical technicians and paramedics who lost their lives serving our communities. Help continue to raise funds for this project and kick-off National EMS Week.

  • Thursday, May 29. Run317 Fountain Square. 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, May 31. The Full Mo 50K. Run the entire Monon! Start at 6:00am in Sheridan and finish in downtown Indianapolis.


We’re still working on the rest of the year.

Please message mary@teamaverageathlete if there’s a race, expo, training session, etc that we should add!

June 2025

  • Thursday, June 16. Run317 Carmel West Clay. 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, June 28. Morse Park Triathlon. 8:00am in Noblesville. Choose between the Triathlon, Duathlon or Aquabike.

July 2025

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

September 2025

October 2025

  • 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.

November 2025

December 2025


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