Organized runs are way too much not to keep track of. Plus they’re usually for a great cause and sometime involve *~free~* alcohol. So, we’ve compiled EVERY 5K happening in Indy this summer.
Keep in mind that most of these races require you to register in advance and they may fill up quick, so don’t hesitate! Also, if you see us out there on the running courses, say hey!
April 21st– Hustle for the House
Where: Clay Terrace
Why: Benefits the St. Vincent House/Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital & Free Mimosa in a commemorative cup
April 21st– Crawl for Cancer
Where: Broad Ripple
Why: Proceeds benefit Little Red Door. Teams of 10 people are basically participating in a keg race & there’s an after party with more beer.
**Note – This is not technically a run.. But we felt it was close enough to include.
April 21st– Earth Day Indiana Recycle Run
Where: Military Park
Why: The four Rs – Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Run.
April 22nd– Brunch Run
Where: Rathskeller
Why: Free Bloody Mary, Free Brunch, Free Shirt & Live Music
**Bonus – Can’t make this 5k? A second Brunch Run is being held on October 7th
April 26th– FDIC Courage & Valor 5K
Where: Indiana State Museum Lawn
Why: Proceeds benefit the Ray Downey Courage and Valor Medal
April 28th– Susan G Komen Race for the Cure
Where: Military Park
Why: It’s a classic. All proceeds benefits Susan G Komen Cancer Research
April 28th– Mutt Strutt
Where: Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Why: Proceeds benefit the Indianapolis Humane Society & you get to bring your dog!!
May 5th– OneAmerica 500 Festival
Where: Downtown Indianapolis
Why: It’s the greatest spectacle in running.
**Note – this is actually a mini-marathon, but it is THE mini-marathon, so we included it anyway.
May 12th– Indy Fuel 5k Benefiting Girls on the Run
Where: Witten Park (Fishers)
Why: All proceeds benefit Girls on the Run of Hamilton County
**Note – We’ll be there 😉
May 15th– Taco Run Indy
Where: Speedway
Why: Free Tacos & a free margarita.. Need we say more?
May 17th– Run(317)
Where: The Circle
Why: Run(317) is a series of 5 races throughout the summer. Free beer, food trucks & a different location for each race.
**Note – This is a our favorite & it sells out. Sign up now!
May 19th– Rainbow 5K
Where: Mass Ave.
Why: Represents Pride & Most people dress up in crazy rainbow gear!
May 19th– Running with Shears 5K
Where: Indiana State Museum Lawn
Why: Proceeds benefit EMS professionals who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
June 2nd– Baxter YMCA Aloha Run 5K
Where: Baxter YMCA
Why: Hawaii themed
June 2nd– Race Away From Domestic Violence
Where: Indianapolis
Why: Benefits Proceed Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence + a free shirt!
June 2nd– Outrun the Sun Race
Where: For Harrison State Park
Why: Benefits melanoma education and research & takes place right before the Sunset Festival
June 10th– She Power
Where: Pan Am Plaza
Why: Empowering Women & No boys allowed
June 10th– Beer Run
Where: Thr3e Wise Men Brewing Company
Why: Free Beer
June 14th– Run(317)
Where: Broad Ripple
Why: Run(317) is a series of 5 races throughout the summer. Free beer, food trucks & a different location for each race.
**Note – This is a our favorite & it sells out. Sign up now!
June 16th– Purple Stride 5K
Where: IUPUI Campus
Why: Benefitting Pancreatic Cancer Network for PurpleStride Indianapolis
June 23rd– Indy Runners Charity XC Challenege
Where: North Central High School
Why: Benefitting the Indy Runners Charity
June 24th– Superhero Run 5K
Where: Fort Harrison State Park
Why: Benefits children in Marion County who’ve been abused or neglected
July 4th– Firecracker 6K Run
Where: Indianapolis City Market
Why: 6thannual fourth of July run
July 14th– Joseph Maley Foundation 5K
Where: Carroll Stadium
Why: Benefits the Joseph Maley Foundation and serves as the USATF Indiana 5K Road Championships.
July 14th– Christmas in July 5K
Where: Tow Yard Brewing
Why: Celebrate Christmas in July! Dress up & get a free shirts.
July 19th– Run(317)
Where: Mass Ave.
Why: Run(317) is a series of 5 races throughout the summer. Free beer, food trucks & a different location for each race.
**Note – This is a our favorite & it sells out. Sign up now!
August 11th– Wacky Wine Run… Walk… Stumble
Where: Buck Creek Winery
Why: The course included wine samples. Free shirt, wine glass & 5 oz. pour of wine.
**Note – This sounds awesome.
August 18th– 12thAnnual Run for World Water 5K
Where: National Institute of Fitness & Health
Why: Help support Water For People by running along the canal
August 18th– DINO Trail Run
Where: Southwestway Park
Why: The last of the DINO Trail Run Series
August 25th– IHM Fall Fest Kick Off
Where: Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
Why: Kick of the school year and the Fall Fest with a 5K
August 30th– Run(317)
Where: Downtown Carmel
Why: Why: Run(317) is a series of 5 races throughout the summer. Free beer, food trucks & a different location for each race.
**Note – This is a our favorite & it sells out. Sign up now!
September 8th – Indy Ultimate Adventure Race
Where: Downtown
Why: Scenic views of downtown Indy
September 22nd– 7thAnnual Indy Women’s Half Marathon & 5K
Where: Monument Circle
Why: Largest women only running event in the state.
September 29th– St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer
Where: White River State Park – Celebration Plaza
Why: Proceeds benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
October 11th– Run(317)
Where: Fountain Square
Why: Run(317) is a series of 5 races throughout the summer. Free beer, food trucks & a different location for each race.
**Note – This is a our favorite & it sells out. Sign up now!
Did we forget any? Let us know if there’s races we need to add to this list!