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

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

Race Date

Oct 17, 2026

Location

Carmel, IN

The Experience

~ 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.

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Start Time

8:00 AM

Giveaway

Ladies cut short sleeve or razorback tank

Start Location

3 Civic Square, Carmel, IN, 46032

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

179'

Elevation Loss

181'

Max Elevation

867'

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

10K5K1 Miles

USATF Certified Course

IN25007TDK · Expires 2035 · Indiana Women's Running Festival Half Marathon

Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.

Course Map

1 other map for this race

    Historical Performance

    Median Finish

    2:15:48

    10:22/mi

    Winning Time

    1:16:27

    5:50/mi

    Finishers (2025)

    365

    States Represented

    24 / 50

    Gender Split

    100% Female0% Male

    Finish Time Distribution

    1:154:00

    FASTER 25%

    1:56:29

    MEDIAN

    2:15:48

    SLOWER 25%

    2:42:57

    Average runner age: 40

    Race Day Weather

    5-year historical avg

    Start (Low)

    45°

    Afternoon (High)

    63°

    Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish

    0.1"

    Precipitation

    12 mph

    Wind

    65%

    Humidity

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