Indiana · 5K

2026-2027 5K Races in Indiana

Every upcoming 5K in Indiana, all 207 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

207 upcoming 5K races · 136 with finish-time stats

10K Races 37Half Marathons 28Marathons 4Ultramarathons 3
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By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The Indiana races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field3,009 finishers2026 Valparaiso Turkey Trotin the 5KLongest-running45th year45th Annual - Polar Bear Winter Classicannual tradition

Indiana 5K Races by City

Indianapolis 29Fort Wayne 13Evansville 11Crown Point 7Elkhart 6Terre Haute 5Columbus 5Carmel 5Bloomington 5Shelbyville 5Noblesville 3Goshen 3Plainfield 3Warsaw 3South Bend 3Valparaiso 3Chesterton 2Anderson 2Highland 2Huntington 2Yorktown 2Zionsville 2Newburgh 2Greenfield 2

5K Races in Indiana by Month

October 2026 22November 2026 62December 2026 31January 2027 5February 2027 7March 2027 6April 2027 17May 2027 8June 2027 15July 2027 14August 2027 7September 2027 8

The Next 5K Runs in Indiana

207 total
Sun, Oct 25, 2026Spencer Farm Haunted Wine Run 5k Noblesville, IN5KFrom $50Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Duneland Half Marathon and 5K Chesterton, INHalf Marathon5KRegistration closedFrom $35Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Frightening 5K Evansville, IN5KRegistration closedFrom $30Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Sprint for the SOC Fundraising 5K Walk & Run Indianapolis, IN5KRegistration closedFrom $15Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Cops & Monsters 5K Run/Walk Terre Haute, IN1 Mile5KRegistration closedFrom $35Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Saca El Ritmo 5K & Cafetón Elkhart, IN5KRegistration closedFrom $35Details Fri, Oct 30, 2026Hocus Pocus 5K/2K Crown Point, IN5K2KFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Heroes Run Noblesville, IN5K1 MileFrom $47Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Irvington Vampire Run Indianapolis, IN5KFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Monster Bash Dash Evansville, IN5K1 Mile25 YardsFrom $20Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Open Door Monster Dash 5K Muncie, IN5KFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Fort Branch Sinister Cellar Zombie 5K Run/Walk/Lil Zombie Kids Fun Run Fort Branch, IN5KFrom $25Details

How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.

Common Questions About Running a 5K in Indiana

Which Indiana cities have the most 5K races?

Indianapolis (29), Fort Wayne (13), Evansville (11), Crown Point (7) lead the state for 5K races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.

When are most 5K races held in Indiana?

November is the busiest month for 5K races in Indiana, with 62 of the 207, followed by December with 31. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Indiana 5K races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 134 5K races in Indiana with published results, the typical median finish is around 35:58, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.

Are there trail 5K races in Indiana?

Yes, 10 races around Indiana get you off the pavement: 5 are trail races, and 5 mix road and trail.