The Opening Act 5K Run & Walk
- Date
- September 20, 2026
- Location
- 365 Monon Blvd, Carmel, IN
- Distance
- The Opening Act 5K · The Opening Act 5K - Virtual from your stage!
From the Organizer
Ready to get your run and groove on? Join us for the Opening Act 5K run/walk positioned to kick off Carmel PorchFest. You will be "part of the show" by participating. Strategically timed with a 10:30 AM start on Sunday, you will have time to finish, socialize then walk through MidTown to the start of PorchFest, just three blocks away. MidTown is in the DORA district so if you partake in an adult beverage, you are free to walk around MidTown with the special cup we provide. Enjoy post-race refreshments, music and more with specials from MidTown restaurants.
This timed 5K will include age group awards, medals and official event shirt. The course starts and finishes on the Monon Blvd at MidTown and takes runners north on the Monon, west towards Meadowlark Park then south to City Center Drive then back north to the finish.
THE BIG NEWS! This is where you are a part of the show! A jazz band will arrive at 11:45 AM and march the group north on the Monon to the start of PorchFest!! Think Mardi Gras fun coming to Carmel.
Proceeds benefit the Carmel PorchFest Grant Program, the program created to provide financial support to students interested in the musical arts to cover such items as new instruments, lessons, schooling, musical opportunities, etc. in exchange for volunteer hours.
Join us for this inaugural event to make it a tradition of running, music and fun!
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
76°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Carmel 3 E, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Carmel, IN
Elevation
835 ft
Nearest Airport
IND
Indianapolis International Airport · 23 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- The Opening Act 5K Run & Walk
- Date
- September 20, 2026
- Location
- 365 Monon Blvd, Carmel, IN
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- What is The Opening Act 5K Run & Walk?
- The Opening Act 5K Run & Walk is a running race held in Carmel, Indiana on September 20, 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 Opening Act 5K Run & Walk?
- Sunday, September 20, 2026 in Carmel, Indiana at 365 Monon Blvd, Carmel, IN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Opening Act 5K Run & Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The Opening Act 5K Run & Walk
Sep 20, 2026