Hit the Bricks Run/Walk
Hit the Bricks Run/Walk is a running race on October 3, 2026 in Zionsville, IN, with an entry fee of $31.
- Date
- October 3, 2026 (72 days to go)
- Price
- $31
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Zionsville Optimist Club is proudly announces the 44th annual Hit the Bricks 5K Run & Walk on Saturday, October 3! We’ve had 43 consecutive years with no rain, and are the longest continuing event in Boone County!
This year’s event features the usual 5K race/walk, utilizing elements of Zionsville’s Rail Trail and also looping through the historic downtown area, before returning to the start/finish at the Town Hall. Additionally we will have a 3K walk (Not timed) for those wanting a more leisurely stroll through beautiful Zionsville.
Established in 1981, the Zionsville Optimist Club is a local chapter of Optimist International (optimist.org). Our motto is “Friend of Youth”. Please help us fund important programs for youth in our community. The Zionsville Optimist Club is well known for their support of local youth and other local charities.
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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
70°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Whitestown, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Zionsville, IN
Population
31,442
as of 2023
City Elevation
884 ft
Nearest Airport
IND
Indianapolis International Airport · 17 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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72
Days to train
- Race
- Hit the Bricks Run/Walk
- Date
- October 3, 2026
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Hit the Bricks Run/Walk
Oct 3, 2026