
From the Organizer
Registration for the annual Limestone Capital Half Marathon, 5K, and 1-mile walk is officially live! All races will start and finish in front of the Milwaukee Depot on the corner of 14th and J St and include a challenging course that only southern Indiana can offer. Enjoy music and more before and after the race. Commemorative participant shirts and medals for all three events.
Cash purse will be awarded in the half marathon with a special bonus being paid to the top finishing male and female from Lawrence County! Age group awards presented as well. Enjoy the sights of fall and the warmth of small-town hospitality by joining us at the annual Limestone Capital Half Marathon.
Events
Weather
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
72°
Typical Low
47°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Oolitic Purdue Ex Fm, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
13,824
as of 2023
Elevation
710 ft
Nearest Airport
IND
Indianapolis International Airport · 59 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Limestone Capital Half Marathon and 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
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Less than a mile away
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9 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Limestone Capital Half Marathon and 5K
Oct 3, 2026