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2026 Indy Runners & Walkers Half-Marathon Spring Training Program

Date:
Sat, Jan 10, 2026 at 8:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Location:
Indianapolis, Indiana
46208
United States
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Links:
indyrunners.org Register at runsignup.com
Tags:
Marathon Run Walk

We are looking forward to seeing you for the 2026 Indy Runners/Indy Walkers Half-Marathon Spring Training Program!

Your Indy Runners and Walkers membership allows you to participate in the program with no extra fee, but we do ask that you register so we know who to expect.

If you need to renew your membership, or start a new membership, please do so. After you do that, please come back here to register for the Spring Training Program.

More complete training program information can be found at https://indyrunners.org/spring-training-program/.

SAVE THE DATES:

Expo/Meet the Program Leaders Night: Thursday January 8th, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

First Saturday Group Training Run/Walk: January 10th, 8:00 AM

First Tuesday Group Training Run/Walk: January 13th, 5:35 PM (Walkers) and 6:00 PM (Runners and Run/Walkers)

LOCATIONS AND START TIMES

  • The weekly Tuesday runs/walks will meet at Butler University's Hinkle Fieldhouse (Gate 4). The walkers start at 5:35 p.m. The runners start at 6:00 p.m. Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior.

  • The address is:

  • 510 West 49th Street

  • Gate 4

  • Indianapolis, IN 46208

  • The weekly Saturday runs/walks will meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Salon Etc. (formerly St. Vincent Physician/PT) building just south of Broad Ripple Avenue in Broad Ripple.

  • The address is:

  • 1001 Broad Ripple Avenue

  • Indianapolis, IN 46220

KICKOFF EXPO

The kickoff expo is Thursday January 8th, from 5:30-7:00PM. Enter Gate 4 at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Exhibitors and program leaders will be set up along the east hallway as you enter. There will be a 'program basics' presentation at 6PM.

You can consult the website for all program details and updates: Indy Runners Spring Training Program

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