Running Races in Carmel, Indiana
6 upcoming races in Carmel, updated nightly. For radius search from your exact zip, use the Race Finder.
Racing in Carmel: what the calendar looks like
There are 6 upcoming races on the Carmel calendar over the next 12 months, with race dates in 5 of the next 12 months. Among complete calendar months, December 2026 has the most listed races, with 2. By race count, Carmel ranks 9th among Indiana cities.
Of those, 5 offer a 5K, 2 offer a Half Marathon and 2 offer a 10K. The next marathon on the calendar is Carmel Marathon Weekend on April 17. The next half marathon is Sam Costa Half Marathon and Quarter Marathon - presented by Indy Runners and Walkers on March 20. Where fees are published, the median entry in Carmel is $29, above the Indiana median of $25.
Close enough for a race-day drive: Indianapolis (50 races, 13 miles).
Races by month
- Oct 20261 race
- Nov 20261 race
- Dec 20262 races
- Mar 20271 race
- Apr 20271 race
October 2026
- Sat 10/24Ghosts and Goblins 1M/5K Walk/RunCarmel, IN · 5K · 2K · from $25 · register ↗
November 2026
- Thu 11/26Bolt for the Heart - Thanksgiving Day 5KCarmel, IN · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
December 2026
- Sat 12/126th Annual Glühwein Gallop 5kCarmel, IN · 5K · from $28 · register ↗
- Sat 12/19The Donut 5K Holiday Run/WalkCarmel, IN · 5K · from $40 · register ↗
March 2027
- Sat 3/20Sam Costa Half Marathon and Quarter Marathon - presented by Indy Runners and WalkersCarmel, IN · Half Marathon · 6.6 Miles · from $48 · registration closed · register ↗
April 2027
- Sat 4/17Carmel Marathon WeekendCarmel, IN · Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Where to stay in Carmel
Race-weekend hotel search, dates prefilled for check-in the night before.
- Mar 20Sam Costa Half Marathon and Quarter Marathon - presented by Indy Runners and WalkersFind hotels for this race weekend
- Apr 17Carmel Marathon WeekendFind hotels for this race weekend
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