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!

 MARCH 2025

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April 2025

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  • Saturday, April 5. 500 Festival Training Series - 10 Miler. 8:00am start at Fowling Warehouse Indianapolis.

  • Saturday, April 5. Indy Humane Mutt Strut. This 5K fun run (or short walk) is a family-friendly event raising lifesaving funds for homeless animals in desperate need. 8:00am start at White River State Park.

  • Thursday, April 10. 5 Alarm 5k Run to Remember. 6:00pm Start at White River State Park. This run pays homage to Chief Halton but also serves as an opportunity to remember and honor firefighters battling cancer, pay tribute to those who have passed, and celebrate those still with us in the firefighting community.

  • Saturday, April 12. Butler Bulldog Jog. 5k, 10k, and Butler Blue’s 1-mile Dawg Walk. Raise funds for HRC student grant programs and wellness initiatives, Indy Runners scholarship program, and the Indy Humane Society.

  • Saturday, April 12. Dash by the Past. A family-friendly 5K or 1 mile walk with a scenic route that takes participants past previous Decorators’ Show House and Gardens homes on Meridian Street. 9:00AM start at the Meridian Restaurant & Bar

  • Saturday, April 12. Indiana Brewery Running Series at Sahm's Tavern & Sports Bar in Indianapolis. 11:00am start Run the 5kish route and enjoy some beer after!

  • Sunday, April 13. Hero Hustle. 10k, 5k, 1-mile, Kid Dash. Dress in your best super hero costume for an 8:00AM start at the Arthur Jordan YMCA in Indianapolis.

  • Friday, April 18. Carmel Marathon Expo. 9:00AM - 9:00PM at 502 East Event Centre - 502 E. Carmel Drive.

  • Saturday, April 19. Carmel Marathon. Marathon. Half. 5k. 10k. 8:00 Start.

  • Saturday, April 19. Easter Egg 5k. 10:25 start for the kids dash and egg hunts. 11:00AM start for th 5K.

  • Saturday, April 26. Indiana Brewery Running Series at Taxman Brewing Company in Bargersville. 11:00am start Run the 5kish route and enjoy some beer after!

May 2025

  • Thursday, May 1. 500 Festival Mini-Marathon Expo. 4:00 - 8:00pm in Lucas Oil Stadium - North Exhibit Hall. The Expo is free to the public and features interactive activities and exhibitors for all ages. *Stop by the Average Athlete table!

  • Friday, May 2. 500 Festival Mini-Marathon Expo. 10:00am - 8:00pm. in Lucas Oil Stadium - North Exhibit Hall. The Expo is free to the public and features interactive activities and exhibitors for all ages. *Stop by the Average Athlete table!

  • Friday, May 2. I’ll Have Another Podcast, Live Show! Join Lindsey Hein and Ally Brettnacher at the Bottleworks hotel for an exciting live recording of the I’ll Have Another Podcast. This event will bring together the incredible Indianapolis running community for an evening of fun and inspiration.

  • Saturday, May 3. Indy Mini Marathon & 5k.

  • 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.

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

Please message mary@teamaverageathlete if there’s a race, expo, training session, etc that you’d like to add!

What did we miss? What else is coming up?

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