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Indy Runners Charity XC Challenge

Indy Runners Charity XC Challenge is a running race on September 7, 2026 in Indianapolis, IN, with an entry fee of $30.

Date
September 7, 2026 (47 days to go)
Price
$30
Sport
Running
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From the Organizer

Our 9th year hosting our Charity XC Challenge!

We have been blessed to distribute nearly $25,000 to many deserving Charities in our first 8-years!  Thank you all so much!

We've been blessed to rotate between host sites the past few years.  After another fun year at North Central HS last year, we're back to Brebeuf Jesuit High School this year.

This year's Anchor Charities include our usual favorites and are open for anyone to join -  Back on My FeetJoseph Maley Foundation, Girls on the Run...And of course, our Permanent Anchor Charity - Outrun the Sun for melanoma research in recognition of our dear friend, Don Keller.  "Team Dono" is open to all who wish to honor Don's legacy by supporting further research into the disease which eventually took his life.  

And as always, you can Create Your Own Team and support a Charity of your choosing (we've had some great ones over the years).  Recruit as many folks to join you as you can as Half of the entry fees on your Team go directly to that Charity, and then we Race for the other half - using our Age Graded Percent again this year which levels the playing field across both Age and Gender so we're all in the same division.

VIRTUAL: With our move to Labor Day, we realize several folks will have other fun plans that weekend and not necessarily make it back on Monday to join us in the Charity XC fun.  If you would still like to support our causes, but can't make it On Site, please consider signing up Virtually and Donate whatever you feel comfortable with and we'll add it in the Pot for distribution to all the charities according to finish. 

NOTE: Pre-Registration will Close at 6:00pm Saturday, August 30, to get bibs put together
But ON SITE REGISTRATION is available on Race Morning. See you soon!

See you on Labor Day at Brebeuf Jesuit High School!

Events

Virtual Support (Donation Only)
Charity XC Challenge - JOIN an Existing Team (ON SITE REG AVAILABLE)$30
Charity XC Challenge - CREATE a New Team (ON SITE REG AVAILABLE)$30

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

81°

Typical Low

60°

Chance of Rain

30%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Indianapolis Eagle Creek Ap, 5 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:18 AMSunset 8:06 PMDaylight 12h 48m

Host City

About Indianapolis, IN

Population

882,043

as of 2023

City Elevation

728 ft

Nearest Airport

IND

Indianapolis International Airport · 10 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

From Endurance Grid

A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.

Race Location

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Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Indy Runners Charity XC Challenge, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

47

Days to train

Race
Indy Runners Charity XC Challenge
Date
September 7, 2026

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About This Sport

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.

With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

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Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Indy Runners Charity XC Challenge?+
Indy Runners Charity XC Challenge is a running race held in Indianapolis, Indiana on September 7, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Indy Runners Charity XC Challenge?+
Monday, September 7, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana at Brebeuf High School XC Course. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Indy Runners Charity XC Challenge?+
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Indy Runners Charity XC Challenge

Sep 7, 2026

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