Sat, Apr 17, 2027

Carmel Marathon Weekend

Carmel, IN

Registration openAnnual since at least 2021

MarathonHalf Marathon10K5K

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Sep 19, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Carmel Marathon Weekend

The course starts and finishes near the Palladium Music Center, where a main boulevard runs through Carmel's city center. All distances share that same start and finish, which makes it easy for people running different races to meet up afterward. The terrain is road, and the course is known for being flat and quick, with Boston qualifying times well within reach for runners who are ready.

Parking near the start is free, and the finish area has pancakes from a local vendor and a beer garden. The shared start and finish line also means spectators can watch the beginning and still be back in position when their runner comes in.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a big field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

13.1 Miles · 2026 results

1,166finishers

1:09:13winner

2:03:50median

4:04:51cutoff

Top 3: Andrew Taylor (1:09:13) · Jacob Stephens (1:10:42) · Nolan King (1:12:07)

3.1 Miles · 2026 results

721finishers

16:25winner

36:10median

1:46:46cutoff

Top 3: James Elam (16:25) · Dominic Maley (16:46) · Jacob Woodrow (16:58)

6.2 Miles · 2026 results

708finishers

33:53winner

1:03:30median

2:10:38cutoff

Top 3: Simeon Ehm (33:53) · Abbey Warth (36:46) · Michael Olson (37:55)

26.2 Miles · 2026 results

688finishers

2:23:43winner

3:59:13median

6:30:07cutoff

Top 3: Andy Williams (2:23:43) · Caleb Kerr (2:25:47) · Ethan Meyer (2:25:58)

The Carmel Marathon Weekend has been held every year since at least 2021. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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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

26.2 Miles4/17/2027 08:10$90

13.1 Miles4/17/2027 08:10$70

6.2 Miles4/17/2027 08:00$40

3.1 Miles4/17/2027 08:00$30

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Common Questions About the Carmel Marathon Weekend

Will I finish last at the Carmel Marathon Weekend?

Almost certainly not. Half the 13.1 Miles field finished slower than 2:03:50, and the last recorded finisher came in around 4:04:51, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Carmel Marathon Weekend a good first 13.1 Miles?

With 1,166 finishers there are runners at every pace, so you are never out on your own. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 13.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Carmel Marathon Weekend?

The 13.1 Miles winner ran 1:09:13 while the median finisher took 2:03:50. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.