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

  • 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