Geist Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

The 2026 Morse Park Summer Triathlon is happening Saturday, July 11 in Noblesville, IN. This event offers athletes the chance to compete in an exciting, sprint distance event and is perfect for all ages* and abilities - from beginners, veterans, and everything in between!

Choose between the Triathlon, Duathlon or Aquabike. Or, get some friends together for the Triathlon Relay (2-3 people) or Duathlon Relay (2 people).

This event features 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 - 600 yd. Swim, 15 mi Bike, 3 mi Run

Duathlon - 2 mi Run 15 mi Bike, 3 mi Run

Aquabike - 600 yd. Swim, 15 mi Bike

Triathlon Relay (2-3 ppl) - 600 yd. Swim, 15 mi Bike, 3 mi Run

Duathlon Relay (2 ppl) - 2 mi Run, 15 mi Bike, 3 mi Run

Shirts & Awards

Register by Thursday, July 2 to be guaranteed an awesome, softstyle T-shirt. Shirts come in Unisex sizing - choose accordingly when registering.

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.

Ho Ho Ho,

Oh What Fun it is to Run in the Sun (and Shade)

and Earn Some Chillin' Summer Xmas Swag!

*Join Us to Celebrate Our 10th Anniversary!!

Jingle Jolly Saturday July 25, 2026!

• 6:00am - 6:45am Packet Pickup/Check-In Opens For Half Marathon, Big Lug Canteen (Backside)!

• 7:00am Half Marathon Starts

• 6:30am - 7:15am Packet Pickup Opens for the 5K.

• 7:30am 5K Starts

• 8:30am Post Race Christmas Party Begins!!!

Join us for the Seventh Annual CT5K!

• you can walk or run the race, starting in the CKS parking lot, on 8/9 at 7:30 am OR

• you can walk or run it virtually and share your proof of running/time OR

• you can stay in bed and think about all those crazy people who got up to walk or run 3.1 miles on a Saturday morning!

Cost is $35 per individual or $140 for a family living in the same household (up to 8 people)

*registrations received after August 4th will not receive a shirt.

Please contact Shannen Priser at [email protected] with any questions or if you are interested in volunteering.