Month to Move Community 5K Run/Walk

Welcome to the 8-Hour Dream Endurance Race — Indiana’s Largest Endurance Running Event!

The Dream is a fixed-duration endurance race with one simple goal: go as far as you can in eight hours. Run, walk, or stroll — every mile counts. Held on Butler University’s iconic campus, The Dream has become the largest endurance running event in Central Indiana and continues to break participation records year after year. In fact, the event has sold out FIVE years in a row, driven by an incredibly high percentage of returning runners.

Spending a full day outside historic Hinkle Fieldhouse feels like a "running tailgate" — part competition, part celebration — all while testing your physical and mental limits. It’s an experience you won’t forget.

The Course

Throughout the day, participants can choose between:

• The Long Course (5K)

• The Short Course (1.91 miles)

Runners may switch between courses at any time to manage strategy, seek shade, or dial in a target distance. Both courses feature the now-famous Bulldog’s Revenge Hill, a defining challenge of The Dream.

Ways to Participate: There are three ways to be part of the action:

• SOLO – Take on all eight hours yourself

• TEAM – Share the challenge with teammates

• Cat Nap 5K – A single-loop 5K starting at the same time as The Dream, perfect for family and friends who want to join the opening lap with SOLO runners

Team Categories & Divisions include:

• Categories: Female, Male and Coed

• Divisions within each category: 3–4 person team or 5–6 person team

Coed Team Requirements:

• 3–4 Person Teams: 3 runners → minimum 1 female | 4 runners → minimum 2 females

• 5–6 Person Teams: 5 runners → minimum 2 females | 6 runners → minimum 3 females

RC Cup is Back: The coveted cup goes to a local running club logging the most miles. Four different running clubs have captured The Cup over the last seven years. Will we have a new club take home the trophy in 2026

• Run Clubs must be certified nonprofit running clubs with non-profit status

• Require 6-person coed teams (3 males, 3 females)

• Running clubs can only enter one team in the RC Cup, but may also enter additional teams in the OPEN division

Post-Race Celebration: What truly sets The Dream apart is more than the miles: The post-race party includes a FREE cookout, live music, beer garden and the Podium Ceremonies. After a long day, free food, drink and smiles is the only way to close the book on The Dream.

Whether you’re chasing miles, cheering teammates, or soaking in the atmosphere, The Dream delivers eight unforgettable hours.

Join us for the Heatwave Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K!

A sun-soaked summer challenge that’s perfect for the whole family.

The fun includes –

• Great Swag – designer shirt & custom medal

• Chip-timing with live results and awards

• Free photos

• FREE ice cream at the finish to help you cool off

• Plenty of hot fun in the summer sun!

Grab your friends and family—you won’t want to miss this one!

Can’t make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

Youth-based pricing is available: ages 12 & under are only $17!

Half Marathon/10K/5K registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

Kid’s Dash is a fun, untimed dash for ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specially crafted medal for our youngest runners! (If your child wants to run the kid’s dash without swag, they’re welcome to run free on race day!)

Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

Round #1 of the Indy Sprint Triathlon is happening Saturday, July 18 in Indianapolis, IN! This is the first of 2 races held at beautiful Eagle Creek Park, and is perfect for all ages* and abilities - from beginners to veterans, and everything in between!

All ages* and abilities can choose between the Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, or Triathlon/Duathlon Relay (2-3 people).

Highlights include soft-style shirts, plus overall, age-group and division awards! We also offer a $5 Refund Referral Program for recruiting other registrants!

*Must be at least 14 on December 31, 2026 to compete.

Event Options

Triathlon - 500m Swim, 10 mi Bike, 3 mi Run

Duathlon - 2 mi Run, 10 mi Bike, 3 mi Run

Aquabike - 500m Swim, 10 mi Bike

Triathlon Relay (2-3 ppl) - 500m Swim, 10 mi Bike, 3 mi Run

Duathlon Relay (2 ppl) - 2 mi Run, 10 mi Bike, 3 mi Run

Shirts & Awards

Register by Thursday, July 9 to be guaranteed an awesome, softstyle T-shirt. Shirts come in Unisex sizing - choose accordingly when registering.

The RUN(317) Series celebrates the unique people, neighborhoods, businesses and charities of the (317)! RUN(317) Mass Ave is the forth in the 5 race Series. Participants can register for as many races in the series as their schedules allow them. Each Thursday Night run is followed by a high energy post-race party sponsored by Arthur Murray Dance Center featuring DJ Iman, local craft beer, food, games and community partners.

On Thursday, July 30th, we are excited to have runners/walkers from all over the Indianapolis area spend their evening on Mass Ave. The race starts at 7 p.m.

Participants can choose to run/walk or virtually do a 3.17 mile course through the streets of the Indianapolis. Starting and ending on beautiful Mass Ave, this flat, fast courses feature views of historic neighborhoods through Vibrant Indianapolis.

Each participant will receive:

Awesome One of Kind RUN(317) Mass Ave Medal

2 FREE Beer/Wine/Seltzer Tickets (in person participants only)

Penn Station Free Sandwich Coupon

RUN(317) will be donating a portion of the proceeds from the Mass Ave event to the Girls on the Run.

For those joining us virtually, we will be using the Free RaceJoy App to instantly upload your RUN(317) miles! Run, utilizing the RaceJoy App, July 31st, 2025, or utilize your favorite monitoring device and manually upload your results. Only times uploaded through RaceJoy will qualify for the Beat the Clock competition.

The Gateway Gallop is a community event that raises funds to support west side trails. Proceeds benefit the B&O Trail Association and the White Lick Creek and Vandalia Trail Alliance, helping advance trail development and maintenance across our community.

Each year, we are proud to be fueled by The Breakfast Company, who generously provides breakfast for race day. The pancakes are cooked and served hot by the amazing Wayne Township Fire Department, a race-day tradition our participants look forward to every year.

Come run, walk, or stroll, enjoy great pancakes, and support local trails while making a lasting impact in our community.