Bolt for the Heart - Thanksgiving Day 5K
Bolt for the Heart - Thanksgiving Day 5K is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Carmel, IN, with entry fees from $30 to $99.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (126 days to go)
- Location
- 1 Carter Green, Carmel, IN
- Price
- $30–$99
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
We invite your family and you to participate in our 15th Annual Bolt for the Heart Family 5K on Thanksgiving Morning! The focus of Bolt for the Heart is to save as many lives as possible, by placing automatic external defibrillators (AED’s) in our law enforcement heroes’ patrol cars.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
46°
Typical Low
29°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Carmel 3 E, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Carmel, IN
City Elevation
835 ft
Nearest Airport
IND
Indianapolis International Airport · 23 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Waiting For?
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126
Days to train
- Race
- Bolt for the Heart - Thanksgiving Day 5K
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- 1 Carter Green, Carmel, IN
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Bolt for the Heart - Thanksgiving Day 5K
Nov 26, 2026