Women's Running Festival featuring a Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K

Sat, Oct 17, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Location: Carmel, IN; 3 Civic Square, 46032
Type: RUN

At a glance

Join Indiana's largest women-only running festival for a scenic fall race, competitive spirit, and a celebratory post-race party in Carmel.

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Who it's for

Women’s Focus

Great for: casual, fun-first runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

The Indiana Women's Running Festival invites you to experience a vibrant, women-only event in Carmel. Choose from a Half Marathon, 10K, or the Inspiring Women 5K, all set against the backdrop of beautiful fall colors. Known as Indiana's largest women-only half marathon, it offers a competitive field with a unique top-20 cash purse. Enjoy a scenic course through parks and shaded areas, culminating in a lively post-race celebration with complimentary food, treats, and adult beverages. It's a special day of women supporting women.

What to expect

Run a Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K on a beautiful course featuring fall colors, shade, parks, and ponds.
Experience a big race feel with small-town hospitality and an electric atmosphere.
Enjoy a wonderful post-race party in Civic Square with free food, treats, and adult beverages.

Standout details

Largest women-only Half Marathon in Indiana
Top-20 cash purse for Half Marathon
Beautiful course with fall colors and shade
Post-race party with free food and adult beverages

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Distances & registration

4 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1 Miles
Sat, Oct 17, 8:00 AM EDT · From $50.00
Opens Oct 10, 2025, 5:10 AM EDT · Closes Oct 17, 2026, 3:45 AM EDT
5K
Sat, Oct 17, 8:00 AM EDT · From $30.00
Opens Oct 10, 2025, 5:00 AM EDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM EST
10K
Sat, Oct 17, 8:00 AM EDT · From $40.00
Opens Oct 10, 2025, 5:00 AM EDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM EST

+ 1 more option

13.1 Miles
Sat, Oct 17, 8:00 AM EDT · From $65.00
Opens Oct 10, 2025, 5:00 AM EDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM EST

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From the organizer

~ 2026 Indiana Women's Running Festival ~

Half Marathon, 10K, & the Inspiring Women 5K!

Enjoy the fall colors in Carmel

~ The largest women-only Half Marathon event in Indiana ~

Enjoy the fall colors in Carmel by joining us in one of the three distances offered; half marathon, 10K and 5K. The half marathon is one of the ten largest, female-only half marathons in the US. To show our support for women's sports, it is the ONLY women's half marathon that pays a top-20 cash purse. Known for its big race feel with small town hospitality, the event offers competitive fields, top-3 age group awards in all distances, beautiful courses and electric atmosphere that has attracted ladies from all over the US! 34 states were represented in 2025.

Women encouraging and supporting women makes it a special day. Toeing the line with friends and family, participating for themselves or others. The course offers a beautiful run with shade, parks, ponds and trees. The wonderful post-race area party in Civic Square offers more than most larger marathon events including free food, treats and adult beverages. Free parking at the Expo and on race day! Within walking distance shopping, restaurants and more! There is something special at a women-only event. Join us to see what everyone is talking about.

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