Sat, Oct 17, 2026

Bee the Light 5K

Indianapolis, IN

Registration openAnnual since at least 2022

Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Sep 16, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Bee the Light 5K

The course runs on paved trail through Southeastway Park, a park with wooded areas, a pond, bike paths, and a playground. The setting gives it a quieter, more natural feel than a street race, even though the surface is smooth the whole way. The race honors Shelby Kraft, and proceeds go to Rett Syndrome research.

The park has shelters and an education center, so there is real infrastructure on site. Results post as soon as you cross, and top male and female finishers take home an award.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

45finishers

20:11winner

41:46median

1:03:14cutoff

Top 3: Kevin Johnston (20:11) · Nathan DeWitt (22:01) · Lauren Adams (22:13)

The Bee the Light 5K has been held every year since at least 2022. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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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 Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles10/17/2026 09:00$35

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Common Questions About the Bee the Light 5K

Will I finish last at the Bee the Light 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 41:46, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:03:14, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Bee the Light 5K a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (45 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Bee the Light 5K?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 20:11 while the median finisher took 41:46. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.