About the IT’S MORE THAN A HILL 5K: SOUL FOOD DASH
The race is held at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis, and the name gives you fair warning: there is a hill, and it is part of the point. The surrounding park setting means natural terrain rather than pavement-flat roads, and the route carries a sense of occasion tied to the holiday season and a fundraising push to feed local families.
Walkers and runners check in separately on race morning, with walkers heading out before runners. After finishing, the event opens into a Friendsgiving gathering at the park, with food and a chance to hang around. Prize recognition goes to the fastest finishers across both the men's and women's fields.
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Distances & Start Times
3.1 Miles11/21/2026 10:30$40
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