Upcoming Races in Indianapolis

Endurance Grid lists 51 races in Indianapolis, Indiana, from August 2026 to August 2027.

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Racing in Indianapolis

The Indianapolis race calendar is busiest in October, September, and August. It covers a range of endurance sports — you'll find races in Running, Road Cycling, and Mountain Bike — so there's usually a race near you. Distances span a wide range across those sports; you'll see 5K, 1 Mile, 10K, Half Marathon, and 15K, along with other popular distances.

Weather on race day varies by time of year, so it lives where it’s accurate — each race page shows that race’s typical high, low, and rain chance from NOAA climate normals for its venue and date.

Population

882,043

as of 2023

City Elevation

728 ft

Nearest Airport

IND

Indianapolis International Airport

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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Races in Indianapolis, IN

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51 races in Indianapolis

August 2026 Indianapolis, Indiana Races

4 upcoming races in Indianapolis, Indiana in August.
Aug
29
Sat
Running
DINO Trail Run - Southwestway Park
8400 Mann Rd, Indianapolis, IN
5K · 15K
Avg 83° / 63°·728 ft city elevation
Aug
29
Sat
Running
Pleasant Run Run
30 N Audubon Rd, Indianapolis, IN
5K · 8K / 5 Mile · 8 Mile
Avg 82° / 61°·728 ft city elevation
Aug
29
Sat
Running
2026 Hindu Temple Central Indiana (HTCI) Temple 5K Run/Walk
3510 N German Church Rd, Indianapolis, IN
5K
Avg 82° / 61°·728 ft city elevation
Aug
30
Sun
Mountain Bike
DINO MTB Series- SouthWestWay Park
8400 Mann Rd., Indianapolis, IN
Avg 83° / 63°·728 ft city elevation

September 2026 Indianapolis, Indiana Races

12 upcoming races in Indianapolis, Indiana in September.
Sep
5
Sat
Running
ITS MORE THAN A HILL 5K
5301 N Franklin Rd, Indianapolis, IN
5K
Avg 83° / 64°·728 ft city elevation
Sep
6
Sun
Running
Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Indianapolis
White River State Park, Indianapolis, IN
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 80° / 59°·728 ft city elevation
Sep
7
Mon
Running
Indy Runners Charity XC Challenge
Brebeuf High School XC Course, Indianapolis, IN
5K
Avg 80° / 58°·728 ft city elevation
Sep
12
Sat
Running
Colts 5K
500 S. Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, IN
1K · 5K
Avg 78° / 57°·728 ft city elevation
Sep
12
Sat
Running
IU Indianapolis Jaguar 5K
1001 W New York St, Indianapolis, IN
5K
Avg 78° / 57°·728 ft city elevation
Sep
12
Sat
Running
27th Annual Teal Ribbon Ovarian Cancer Run/Walk at Butler University
Butler University - Health & Recreation Complex (HRC), Indianapolis, IN
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 78° / 57°·728 ft city elevation
Sep
12
Sat
Running
ARC Fitness 5k Walk / Run
1601 S East st, Indianapolis, IN
5K
Avg 78° / 57°·728 ft city elevation
Sep
19
Sat
Running
Arsenal 5k Run/Walk
727 N Oriental Street (Enter Arsenal Tech via Oriental Street entrance, not Michigan), Indianapolis, IN
5K
Avg 76° / 54°·728 ft city elevation
Sep
19
Sat
Road Cycling
Be Like Nancy Ride!
418 E. 34th St., Indianapolis, IN
Avg 76° / 54°·728 ft city elevation
Sep
19
Sat
Running
The Mike Holman Marian Mile
3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis, IN
1 Mile
Avg 76° / 54°·728 ft city elevation
Sep
19
Sat
Running
DNA 5K
Half Liter BBQ, Indianapolis, IN
5K
Avg 76° / 55°·728 ft city elevation
Sep
26
Sat
Running
Oktoberfest 5K Prestented By Big Lug Brewing
Big Lug Canteen, Indianapolis, IN
5K
Avg 73° / 52°·728 ft city elevation

October 2026 Indianapolis, Indiana Races

13 upcoming races in Indianapolis, Indiana in October.
Oct
3
Sat
Running
Indianapolis - HFTC 5k
801 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN
5K
Avg 70° / 48°·728 ft city elevation
Oct
3
Sat
Running
IHM Oktoberfest 5k/1-mile Fun Run
Immaculate Heart of Mary, Indianapolis, IN
5K
Avg 70° / 48°·728 ft city elevation
Oct
10
Sat
Running
Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Indianapolis
601 West New York Street, Indianapolis, IN
5K
Avg 67° / 46°·728 ft city elevation
Oct
10
Sat
Running
The Big BO 50k
Daredevil Brewing Co., Indianapolis, IN
5K · 10K · 50K
Avg 68° / 48°·728 ft city elevation
Oct
10
Sat
Running
Walk Like Woodie 5k
1426 Broad Ripple Ave, Indianapolis, IN
4 Mile
Avg 68° / 46°·728 ft city elevation
Oct
11
Sun
Running
Spooky Sprint- Indianapolis
White River State Park, Indianapolis, IN
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 67° / 45°·728 ft city elevation
Oct
17
Sat
Running
Bee the Light 5K - The Shelby Foundation for Kindness Delivered
Southeastway Park, Indianapolis, IN
5K
Avg 64° / 43°·728 ft city elevation
Oct
17
Sat
Running
Overdose Lifeline Outpacing the Stigma 5K Run/Walk
1100 W 42nd Street, Indianapolis, IN
5K
Avg 65° / 45°·728 ft city elevation
Oct
24
Sat
Running
Run the Monon (hosted by Indy Runners and Walkers)
7350 N College Ave (Park in the Park Tudor School lot across the street), Indianapolis, IN
Avg 61° / 41°·728 ft city elevation
Oct
24
Sat
Running
St Jude Autumn 5K
St Jude Parish Center, Indianapolis, IN
5K
Avg 61° / 41°·728 ft city elevation
Oct
25
Sun
Running
Sprint for the SOC Fundraising 5K Walk & Run
3500 Brookside Pkwy S Dr, Indianapolis, IN
5K
Avg 61° / 40°·728 ft city elevation
Oct
31
Sat
Running
Irvington Vampire Run
236 S Audubon Road, Indianapolis, IN
5K
Avg 58° / 38°·728 ft city elevation
Oct
31
Sat
Running
Little Bat Dash
236 S Audubon Road, Indianapolis, IN
Avg 58° / 38°·728 ft city elevation

November 2026 Indianapolis, Indiana Races

5 upcoming races in Indianapolis, Indiana in November.
Nov
7
Sat
Running
Justice 4 Her 5k Run/Walk
Locust Grove, Indianapolis, IN
Avg 55° / 36°·728 ft city elevation
Nov
7
Sat
Running
Running for Children's Rights to Both Parents - 11 of 50 Half Marathons in 50 States - Indiana
18 North Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, IN
Half Marathon
Avg 55° / 36°·728 ft city elevation
Nov
8
Sun
Running
Turkey Trails- Indianapolis
Riverside Park, Indianapolis, IN
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 54° / 35°·728 ft city elevation
Nov
26
Thu
Running
Wheeler Mission Drumstick Dash
1115 Broad Ripple Ave., Indianapolis, IN
4 Mile
Avg 46° / 29°·728 ft city elevation
Nov
26
Thu
Running
Wheeler Mission Drumstick Dash 2026 Early Bird
1426 Broad Ripple Ave, Indianapolis, IN
4 Mile
Avg 46° / 29°·728 ft city elevation

December 2026 Indianapolis, Indiana Races

4 upcoming races in Indianapolis, Indiana in December.
Dec
4
Fri
Running
KRAZY KRAMPUS
7625 New Augusta Rd, Indianapolis, IN
5K
Avg 43° / 27°·728 ft city elevation
Dec
5
Sat
Running
Brew Ho Ho Ho 5K
Half Liter BBQ, Indianapolis, IN
5K
Avg 44° / 28°·728 ft city elevation
Dec
6
Sun
Running
Santa Hustle Indianapolis
801 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 42° / 26°·728 ft city elevation
Dec
6
Sun
Running
Candy Cane Course- Indianapolis
Arthur Jordan YMCA, Indianapolis, IN
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K
Avg 42° / 26°·728 ft city elevation

January 2027 Indianapolis, Indiana Races

2 upcoming races in Indianapolis, Indiana in January.
Jan
1
Fri
Running
Cheers to New Years 5K (Indianapolis)
Big Lug Canteen, Indianapolis, IN
5K
Avg 36° / 21°·728 ft city elevation
Jan
23
Sat
Running
Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Indianapolis
TBD, Indianapolis, IN
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 36° / 21°·728 ft city elevation

February 2027 Indianapolis, Indiana Races

1 upcoming race in Indianapolis, Indiana in February.
Feb
27
Sat
Running
45th Annual - Polar Bear Winter Classic
1125 E Brookside Ave d9, Indianapolis, IN
5K · 8K / 5 Mile · 8 Mile
Avg 43° / 25°·728 ft city elevation

March 2027 Indianapolis, Indiana Races

2 upcoming races in Indianapolis, Indiana in March.
Mar
14
Sun
Running
Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Indianapolis
TBD, Indianapolis, IN
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 51° / 33°·728 ft city elevation
Mar
20
Sat
Running
Circle City Donut Dash
1125 E. Brookside Ave, Indianapolis, IN
5K
Avg 51° / 32°·728 ft city elevation

April 2027 Indianapolis, Indiana Races

2 upcoming races in Indianapolis, Indiana in April.
Apr
4
Sun
Running
DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Indianapolis
TBD, Indianapolis, IN
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 60° / 39°·728 ft city elevation
Apr
10
Sat
Running
Dash by the Past
5694 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 63° / 40°·728 ft city elevation

May 2027 Indianapolis, Indiana Races

2 upcoming races in Indianapolis, Indiana in May.
May
15
Sat
Running
RED DEVIL DASH
7625 New Augusta Road, Indianapolis, IN
1K · 5K
Avg 72° / 52°·728 ft city elevation
May
22
Sat
Running
Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Indianapolis
TBD, Indianapolis, IN
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 74° / 54°·728 ft city elevation

June 2027 Indianapolis, Indiana Races

1 upcoming race in Indianapolis, Indiana in June.
Jun
13
Sun
Running
Treat Trot Indianapolis
TBD, Indianapolis, IN
5K · 10K · 15K
Avg 81° / 62°·728 ft city elevation

July 2027 Indianapolis, Indiana Races

1 upcoming race in Indianapolis, Indiana in July.
Jul
18
Sun
Running
Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - Indianapolis
TBD, Indianapolis, IN
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 84° / 65°·728 ft city elevation

August 2027 Indianapolis, Indiana Races

2 upcoming races in Indianapolis, Indiana in August.
Aug
8
Sun
Running
Summer Sizzler- Indianapolis
TBD, Indianapolis, IN
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K
Avg 83° / 63°·728 ft city elevation
Aug
14
Sat
Running
Te’Andra Tough 5K Amber for Awareness of Appendix Cancer
650 W Washington St., Indianapolis, IN
5K
Avg 83° / 63°·728 ft city elevation

Just Outside Indianapolis

Races near Indianapolis

BK5K Indianapolis, IN
Sat, Sep 26
5400 W 15th St, Speedway, IN
6 mi away
Carmel Marathon Weekend
Sat, Apr 17
200 City Center Dr., Carmel, IN
12 mi away
RUN(317) - Carmel Village of WestClay
Thu, Sep 24
Meeting House Road, Carmel, IN
12 mi away
Freedom 5K
Sun, Sep 27
1 Civic SQ, Carmel, IN
12 mi away
11th Annual Brain Bolt 5K
Sat, Oct 3
The Carmel Gazebo, Carmel, IN
12 mi away
Women's Running Festival featuring a Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K
Sat, Oct 17
3 Civic Square, Carmel, IN
12 mi away
Ghosts and Goblins 1M/5K Walk/Run
Sat, Oct 24
Carmel High School, Carmel, IN
12 mi away
Bolt for the Heart - Thanksgiving Day 5K
Thu, Nov 26
1 Carter Green, Carmel, IN
12 mi away
6th Annual Glühwein Gallop 5k
Sat, Dec 12
Carmel Christkindlmarkt, Carmel, IN
12 mi away
The Opening Act 5K Run & Walk Hosted by Salt & Spice Run Club
Sun, Sep 20
365 Monon Blvd, Carmel, IN
12 mi away
Gobble Gallop
Thu, Nov 26
301 Satori Pkwy, Avon, IN
13 mi away
Gravy Chase
Thu, Nov 26
Corner of Main and Cedar Street, Zionsville, IN
13 mi away

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Indianapolis, Indiana?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 51 upcoming races in Indianapolis, Indiana, spanning 3 sports.
What kinds of races are held in Indianapolis?
Indianapolis hosts road cycling, mountain bike, and running races.
Is there a race season in Indianapolis?
Races in Indianapolis run throughout the year rather than in a single fixed season. Of the upcoming races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in October and September.
What race distances can you find in Indianapolis?
Upcoming races in Indianapolis cover distances including 1K, 1 Mile, 5K, 4 Mile, 8K / 5 Mile, 10K, 8 Mile, 15K, and more.
What other cities near Indianapolis have races?
Nearby race cities include Carmel.