Indy Half Marathon at Fort Ben
Indy Half Marathon at Fort Ben offers a fall race with a unique 'Kill the Hill' challenge.
Race Date
Oct 3, 2026
Location
Indianapolis, IN
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Location
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K run | kids run
- Course
- Point to Point
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 39,235
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Indy Half Marathon at Fort Ben is a well-established fall race, first run in 1996 and now in its 29th edition. It draws runners from around 24 states, with a loyal following where about 30% return each year. The event typically sees around 1086 finishers, with a growing field size indicating its enduring popularity.
The course, located at Fort Benjamin Harrison State Park, is USATF certified and known for its flat profile, though it includes a notable "Kill the Hill" challenge to test participants. This unique feature adds an element of excitement to the otherwise straightforward road race.
Runners can expect typical fall race conditions, with average temperatures between 56-76°F. The race offers a 5K and kids run alongside the half marathon, making it a potential event for families.
Race-provided description
Join us on October 5, 2024, at the Indy Half Marathon at Fort Ben - a great fall race with a fun “Kill the Hill” challenge thrown in to keep it interesting.
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Point to Point
Terrain
road
Scenery
Park
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
IN20007TDK · Indy Half Marathon at Fort Ben - 2020
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Runner Favorite8529 years running
~1,086 finishers a year
growing or steady
30% returning runners
USATF certified · 3 photos
runners from 24 states
winner 0:31:00
typical high 76°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
56°
Afternoon (High)
76°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
9 mph
Wind
68%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 39,235 finishers actually crossed the line across 29 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
39,235
Median time
2:10:31
Latest turnout
1,086
States
50
Turnout by year
2017–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Indy Half Marathon at Fort Ben?
The Indy Half Marathon at Fort Ben is held on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
Where does the Indy Half Marathon at Fort Ben take place?
It takes place in Indianapolis, Indiana.
What distances does the Indy Half Marathon at Fort Ben offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K run | kids run.
Is the Indy Half Marathon at Fort Ben course flat and good for a PR?
The Indy Half Marathon at Fort Ben is a rolling hills, point to point course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Indy Half Marathon at Fort Ben?
HalfRuns has finish records for 39,235 runners who have completed the Indy Half Marathon at Fort Ben.
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