Women's Running Festival featuring a Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K
- Date
- October 17, 2026
- Location
- 3 Civic Square, Carmel, IN
- Distance
- WRF Half Marathon · WRF 10K · Inspiring Women 5K & more
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, 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
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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Days to train
- 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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From Endurance Grid
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.
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.
Running
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)
- What is the Women's Running Festival featuring a Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K?
- Women's Running Festival featuring a Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K is a running race held in Carmel, Indiana on October 17, 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 Women's Running Festival featuring a Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026 in Carmel, Indiana at 3 Civic Square, Carmel, IN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Women's Running Festival featuring a Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Women's Running Festival featuring a Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K
Oct 17, 2026