Which Indiana cities have the most marathons?
Columbia City (1), Hillsdale (1), Carmel (1), Plainfield (1) lead the state for Marathon races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.
Indiana · Marathon
2026-2027 Marathons in Indiana
Every upcoming Marathon in Indiana, all 4 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
4 upcoming marathons · 4 with finish-time stats
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.
Indiana Marathons by City
The Next Marathons in Indiana
4 total Sat, Nov 14, 2026Veterans Marathon and Half Marathon Columbia City, INFrom $110Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027VICTORY RACES - Marathon, Half, and 5K Hillsdale, INRegistration opens Dec 1From $65Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027Carmel Marathon Weekend Carmel, INFrom $100Details Sun, Sep 19, 2027Back Your Badge Marathon Plainfield, INRegistration opens Nov 1From $65Details
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 Running a Marathon in Indiana
When are most marathons held in Indiana?
April is the busiest month for Marathon races in Indiana, with 2 of the 4. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Are Indiana Marathon races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 4 Marathon races in Indiana with published results, the typical median finish is around 4:17:07, 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 Marathon races in Indiana?
Yes, one race around Indiana gets you off the pavement: 1 mixes road and trail.