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Upcoming Half Marathon races near Indianapolis
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Heatwave Half Marathon - Indianapolis
Indianapolis · 2 km away
25JUL
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Christmas in July Half Marathon and 5K (Indianapolis)
Indianapolis · 16 km away
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Fun Races Christmas in July Half Marathon and 5K Indianapolis
Indianapolis
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Fair on the Square Half Marathon & 5K
Danville · 31 km away
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Strength In Our Streets
Indianapolis · 15 km away
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Mill Race Marathon & Half Marathon
Columbus · 66 km away
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Mill Race Marathon
Columbus · 66 km away
Indianapolis · 80 km
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Recurring Half Marathon races near Indianapolis
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Indy Half Marathon at Fort Ben
The Indy Half Marathon at Fort Ben includes a timed "Kill the Hill" climb near mile 11, a 320-meter push on Harrison Trace Trail by Delaware Lake. This Indianapolis race, held in October, features a 13.1-mile half marathon, a 10K, a 5K, and a Kids One Mile Run, suitable for walkers, first-timers, families, and those seeking a challenge.
The half marathon is the primary race, but the hill segment adds difficulty. Separate awards are given for the fastest Youth, Open, and Masters runners on this climb. The race is organized by Beyond Monumental, a nonprofit focused on Indianapolis road racing, with proceeds benefiting youth health and well-being programs. Participants receive a medal, a race shirt, post-race food, and a drink. The INDYTHON program connects this race with other Beyond Monumental events for those completing multiple races in a season.
Spooky Sprint- Indianapolis
Spooky Sprint Indianapolis is a Halloween-themed race day in Downtown Indianapolis, featuring a half marathon at 8 AM alongside 10K, 5K, 1-mile, and Kids Dash events. Bodies Race Company organizes the event, which caters to families and regular runners alike. The 5K and 10K offer reduced youth pricing for participants aged 12 and under. The 1-mile run is untimed, and children can participate in the dash without charge if they forgo the shirt and medal.
The half marathon follows a certified, all-paved course that is flat and fast, crossing downtown streets and parks near White River State Park. Participants receive chip timing with live results, complimentary finisher photos, a technical shirt, and a custom medal. The Halloween theme is present through costumes, finish-line refreshments, and Trick-or-Treat aid stations. The event typically attracts 500 to 1,000 participants and is part of Beast Pacing's fall half marathon series. Virtual entry and race-bundle options are available for added flexibility.
Women's Running Festival featuring a Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K
The Women's Running Festival, a women-only race day in Carmel, Indiana, is held at the Carmel Courthouse Gazebo. It offers half marathon, 10K, and 5K distances, featuring Indiana's original women's half marathon and the state's largest women-only half marathon.
The routes follow the Monon Greenway through Midtown and Central Park, then utilize nearby city streets before finishing back at the gazebo. In a recent edition, participants came from over 30 states. The half marathon awards a cash purse to the top 20 finishers. The 10K and 5K races have podiums, and age-group awards are also presented. Runners receive free parking, complimentary food and beverages at the post-race gathering, and support for women-focused charities. The location is adjacent to shops and restaurants.
CNO Financial Group Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
The CNO Financial Group Indianapolis Monumental Marathon begins and ends in downtown Indianapolis, offering marathon, half marathon, and 5K races each autumn. The marathon is one of the 15 largest in the U.S. The logistics are straightforward for participants: hotels are located near the start and finish areas, and the airport is approximately 15 minutes from the city center.
The USATF-certified courses are known for being fast and flat, attracting a diverse field of runners including first-time marathoners, half marathoners, those seeking personal bests, Boston Marathon hopefuls, and elite competitors. The course winds through downtown, historic areas, and past Indianapolis's monuments. Charity groups, such as Active Minds, utilize the event weekend to gather support for mental health advocacy focused on youth and young adults.
Running for Children's Rights to Both Parents - 11 of 50 Half Marathons in 50 States - Indiana
The Indiana event for Running for Children's Rights to Both Parents begins at 18 North Capitol Avenue in Indianapolis. Participants can complete an in-person half marathon between morning and midnight Eastern Time. This is Run 11 of a 50-state half marathon series, with one half marathon held each month. The event also provides virtual 5K, 10K, and half marathon options, allowing supporters outside Indiana to participate by running, walking, or moving within their own communities.
Virtual runners do not have a shared course; each participant selects a local route while supporting the same cause. Bob, the founder of Mothers and Fathers Truly Matter, runs the Indiana half marathon in person, while supporters nationwide participate remotely. The series aims to raise awareness about parental alienation, family court practices that separate children from a parent, and the lasting emotional, psychological, and developmental harm that can result. The core message is that children should have reasonable access to both parents, and family court decisions should prioritize the child's well-being.
Turkey Trails- Indianapolis
Turkey Trails - Indianapolis is a Thanksgiving-themed trail race held at Washington Township Park in Avon, Indiana, west of Indianapolis. Participants can choose from a 5K, 10K, or half marathon, plus an untimed 1-mile option and a kids dash for those 10 and under. This annual, family-friendly event is centered around the holiday season, encouraging costumes and offering youth pricing for the 5K and 10K.
The routes are set within the park's natural terrain, offering a more relaxed trail outing compared to a large city road race. Runners receive chip timing, live results, awards, complimentary photos, a performance shirt, and a custom medal. The finish area provides post-run refreshments. The kids dash is free without the shirt-and-medal package, and a virtual option allows participation remotely while still receiving race merchandise.
Zionsville Half-Marathon & 5K
The Zionsville Half-Marathon & 5K is a late-season road race held at Lions Club Park in downtown Zionsville, Indiana. It features a half marathon and a 5K, accommodating runners, walkers, and children, making it suitable for a wide range of participants. The event is organized by Tuxedo Brothers, and the half marathon has a 16-minute-per-mile pace requirement.
Both races begin and end at Zionsville Lions Club Park on South Elm Street. The course winds through downtown Zionsville and extends within the city limits, with routes certified by USATF. Finishers will receive distance-specific medals, participants get soft-style shirts, and the race benefits Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, Fountains of Hope, and the Zionsville High School cross-country programs.
Turkey Legs Trifecta & Half Marathon
The Turkey Legs Trifecta & Half Marathon is a Thanksgiving race series in Indianapolis, Indiana, held each November on dirt trails featuring some hills and a wooded environment. Participants can select a 4K, 5K, 6K, the Trifecta Challenge combining all three for 15K, or the Half Marathon Challenge.
The half marathon links the 6K, 4K, 5K, and another 6K consecutively, with the two 6K segments run immediately after one another. The event is family-friendly, but the trail format provides a more challenging race than a flat road run. Chipped timing, race bibs, online results, free photos, music, long-sleeve shirts, turkey dogs, hot chocolate, and spinning-turkey finisher medals enhance the Thanksgiving theme.
Sam Costa Half Marathon and Quarter Marathon - presented by Indy Runners and Walkers
The Sam Costa Half Marathon and Quarter Marathon begins at 9:00 a.m. from Northview Church on Hazel Dell Parkway in Carmel, Indiana. Indy Runners and Walkers presents this event, offering both a half-marathon and a quarter-marathon, typically held in late winter to avoid the busy spring schedule.
The course winds through Carmel neighborhoods and onto less-traveled paths beside the White River. The race's origins date to the 1960s, with early central Indiana runners organizing the Central Indiana Striders Half Marathon on rural roads west of Marion County, before modern race amenities were common. Organizers consider it Indiana’s oldest race tradition, attracting participants from around the U.S. for over five decades. The event accommodates new runners, seasoned racers, age-group contenders, and division challengers, with refreshments and facilities provided at the church.
Carmel Marathon Weekend
The Midwest's flattest, fastest Spring marathon and half marathon consistently ranks in the top-25 for Boston Qualifying. All distances share the same start and finish, ideal for spectators and families. Earn custom finisher medals unique to each distance, then enjoy pancakes and free beer to celebrate.
2027 500 Festival Running Events
The IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon, a 13.1-mile race in Indianapolis held in early May, is the focus of the 500 Festival Running Events. Over 20,000 participants, including runners, joggers, walkers, and wheelchair racers, gather downtown for a flat, fast half marathon that coincides with the city’s Month of May activities leading up to the Indy 500.
The race begins downtown, with each wave starting behind an IndyCar, and includes a lap around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Many participants pause at the Yard of Bricks to kiss the bricks, adopting a well-known auto racing tradition. The large field includes a variety of participants: competitive runners, first-time racers, walkers, wheelchair athletes, thousands of volunteers, and nearly 100 entertainment groups along the course. Runner’s World has recognized it as one of America’s Most Iconic Races and it has been among the nation’s largest half marathons for over two decades.
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Momentum Indy & Indy Cycloplex Parkside Throwdown (Permits 15641 & 15713)
JUL 111 km away
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About Half Marathon races in Indianapolis
Indy North-South Training Lines
Indianapolis hosts 18 Half Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Locals run the Monon Trail when they want easy miles from downtown through Broad Ripple, Carmel, Westfield, and toward Sheridan. The Indianapolis Cultural Trail gives Naptown Run Club a clean Monday and Saturday rhythm from the Athenaeum. Indy Runners and Walkers uses the Cultural Trail, Downtown Canal, and Central Canal Towpath for steady miles, speedwork, and 1-8+ mile out-and-backs. Carmel Runners Club keeps Wednesday nights at Union Brewing Company and Saturday mornings at Java House in Midtown. Fort Harrison, Eagle Creek, Southwestway, Town Run, Cool Creek, and Skiles Test cover the trail fix. The 500 Festival Running Events, Wheeler Mission Drumstick Dash, The Full Mo, and Indy Half Marathon at Fort Ben anchor the calendar.
Locals ride a good mix here, from the Indianapolis Cultural Trail and Canal Ride to long rural loops that feel made for base miles. Bicycle Garage Indy runs rides from North and Greenwood, Liv Cycling Indy keeps women’s rides going from March to November, and CIBA has Downtown Training Ride nights on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 pm. The Cultural Trail loop is 8 km with 420 m of elevation. The 80 Mile loop runs up the Monon Trail to SR32, then north and back through Sheridan. The north side gets mostly rural with frequent rolling hills and a few larger hills. The south side has 6 km with 534 m of country hills.
Spring and fall are the cleanest training blocks, and locals usually point to March-May and September-November for comfortable Z2, intervals, and long rides. Summer nights can be warm and humid, so the early club starts make sense, and the Summer Night Trail Run at Eagle Creek Park fits that July mood. Bicycle Garage Indy’s Thursday Evening Cruise rides run from May 2 to September 12, and the Greenwood Monday Night Fast Ride runs from June 3 to September 30. Winter shifts the vibe toward durability, with runners still circling toward the late-February Polar Bear Winter Classic and cyclists banking steadier miles when the fast evening calendar fades.