Women's Running Festival featuring a Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K
Women's Running Festival featuring a Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K is a running race on October 17, 2026 in Carmel, IN, with entry fees from $44 to $80.
- Date
- October 17, 2026 (86 days to go)
- Location
- 3 Civic Square, Carmel, IN
- Price
- $44–$80
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
~ 2026 Indiana Women's Running Festival ~
Half Marathon, 10K, & the Inspiring Women 5K!
Enjoy the fall colors in Carmel
~ The largest women-only Half Marathon event in Indiana ~
Enjoy the fall colors in Carmel by joining us in one of the three distances offered; half marathon, 10K and 5K. The half marathon is one of the ten largest, female-only half marathons in the US. To show our support for women's sports, it is the ONLY women's half marathon that pays a top-20 cash purse. Known for its big race feel with small town hospitality, the event offers competitive fields, top-3 age group awards in all distances, beautiful courses and electric atmosphere that has attracted ladies from all over the US! 34 states were represented in 2025.
Women encouraging and supporting women makes it a special day. Toeing the line with friends and family, participating for themselves or others. The course offers a beautiful run with shade, parks, ponds and trees. The wonderful post-race area party in Civic Square offers more than most larger marathon events including free food, treats and adult beverages. Free parking at the Expo and on race day! Within walking distance shopping, restaurants and more! There is something special at a women-only event. Join us to see what everyone is talking about.
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
64°
Typical Low
42°
Chance of Rain
31%
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
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- Race
- Women's Running Festival featuring a Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K
- Date
- October 17, 2026
- Location
- 3 Civic Square, Carmel, IN
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Women's Running Festival featuring a Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K
Oct 17, 2026