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2026-2027 Running Races in Indiana

Every upcoming running race in Indiana, all 257 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

257 upcoming races · 159 with finish-time stats

5K Races 20710K 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 field5,706 finishersWheeler Mission Drumstick Dashin the 2.6 MilesLongest-running47th year47th Annual Nutri-Run 20k & 5 Mile Raceannual tradition

Races by City in Indiana

Anderson 3Angola 3Bloomington 5Borden 3Carmel 5Columbus 5Crown Point 7Elkhart 6Evansville 13Fort Wayne 19Fremont 3Goshen 4Indianapolis 41Mishawaka 3Noblesville 4Plainfield 3Shelbyville 6South Bend 4Terre Haute 7Valparaiso 3Warsaw 3Zionsville 3

Holiday Races in Indiana

Halloween 5Ks and Races in Indiana 2026 16Turkey Trots in Indiana 2026 40Christmas 5Ks and Races in Indiana 2026 24

Indiana Races by Month

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Soonest Races in Indiana

257 total
Tue, Jul 21, 2026Athletic Annex Fall Training Program Indianapolis, INFrom $50Details Sun, Sep 13, 2026Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Franklin, IN Franklin, INFrom $45Details 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 $15Details 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

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 Racing in Indiana

Which Indiana cities have the most races?

Indianapolis (41), Fort Wayne (19), Evansville (13), Terre Haute (7) have the most upcoming races in Indiana. If you are willing to travel an hour or two, those give you the widest choice of dates and distances.

What race distances can I run in Indiana?

Indiana has 5K (207), 10K (37), Half Marathon (28), Marathon (4), Ultra (3). Pick a distance to narrow the list to races you would actually enter.

When is race season in Indiana?

November is the busiest month for races in Indiana, with 80 of the 257, followed by December with 36. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Indiana races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 159 races in Indiana with published results, the typical median finish is around 36:48, 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 races in Indiana?

Yes, 17 races around Indiana get you off the pavement: 9 are trail races, and 8 mix road and trail.