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2026-2027 Running Races in Indiana

Every upcoming running race in Indiana, all 292 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

292 upcoming races · 166 with finish-time stats

5K Races 23810K Races 35Half Marathons 28Marathons 3Ultramarathons 4
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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-running45th year45th Annual - Polar Bear Winter Classicannual tradition

Races by City in Indiana

Anderson 5Bedford 3Bloomington 6Borden 3Carmel 6Chesterton 3Columbus 5Crown Point 9Elkhart 5Evansville 14Fort Wayne 21Goshen 6Indianapolis 43La Porte 3Martinsville 3Mishawaka 3Newburgh 3Noblesville 4Shelbyville 6South Bend 4Terre Haute 9Valparaiso 4Warsaw 4West Lafayette 3

Indiana Races by Month

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Soonest Races in Indiana

292 total
Tue, Jul 21, 2026Athletic Annex Fall Training Program Indianapolis, INFrom $50Details Mon, Aug 10, 2026Appleseeds Cross Country Fort Wayne, IN1 Mile3K5KFrom $135Details Sun, Sep 13, 2026Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 West Lafayette, INFrom $45Details Sun, Sep 13, 2026Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Franklin, IN Franklin, INFrom $45Details Thu, Oct 8, 2026LMSAC XC Invitational Dyer, IN3KRegistration closedPricing TBADetails Sat, Oct 10, 2026Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN5KFrom $65Details Sat, Oct 10, 2026Heartline Donut Dash Walk/Run for Life 5k Warsaw, IN5KFrom $40Details Sat, Oct 10, 2026Harvest Hustle 5K & Dog Walk North Judson, IN5KFrom $20Details Sat, Oct 10, 2026Community Health Clinic 5K Shipshewana, IN200m5KFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 10, 2026CKF's 5K for Life Chesterton, IN5KFrom $15Details Sat, Oct 10, 20264th Annual YMCA Run For The Hills 5K/2K Crown Point, IN5K2KFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 10, 2026Brat Trot 5k Terre Haute, IN5K1 MileFrom $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 8, 2026.

Common Questions About Racing in Indiana

Which Indiana cities have the most races?

Indianapolis (43), Fort Wayne (21), Evansville (14), Crown Point (9) 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 (238), 10K (35), Half Marathon (28), Marathon (3), Ultra (4). Pick a distance to narrow the list to races you would actually enter.

When is race season in Indiana?

October is the busiest month for races in Indiana, with 92 of the 292, followed by November with 74. 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 166 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, 20 races around Indiana get you off the pavement: 13 are trail races, and 7 mix road and trail.