Noblesville, Indiana · Saturday, September 12, 2026
The Prairie On Fire Backyard Ultra is a backyard ultra and ultra event held on Saturday, September 12, 2026. It is located at 11299 E 234th St in Noblesville, Indiana.
Kick off your Independence Day weekend at the patriotic Carmel Freedom Run 4.5-mile and 1.5-miler! Raceday is Friday, July 4th in the beautiful city of Carmel, IN! NEW FOR 2025, we are excited to host the event at Upland Brewing and Pies & Pints in Clay Terrace!
Join the fun with your friends and family at this classic run/walk, then enjoy some post-race refreshments! In addition to water, Gatorade and snack options, all finishers (21+) can use their FREE drink ticket for a beer at Upland Brewing or Pies & Pints! Java House will also be on-site with Sweet Coffee treats available (first come first served or while supplies last).
Soft-style shirts are included for all, and for the first time we will be offering FINISHER MEDALS for the 4.5-milers and 1.5-milers! We also offer overall and age-group awards to our faster competitors!
This year's race features new and exciting 4.5-mile and 1.5-mile courses that start/finish at Upland Brewing, and utilizing the beautiful streets of downtown Carmel and Monon Trail. There is also a FREE FUN RUN for kids 10 and under. Bring the whole family out, as we offer a discounted rate for families of 3+!
The Teter Twilight 5k Run for the Honey begins at 7:00 pm. This 5k run/jog/walk will be cross-country style along mostly wooded paths that highlight Teter's new and old trails along the scenic White River. Bring the dogs and kids and enjoy a run or leisurely stroll, all while contributing to a good cause. The race will be timed. Every participant will receive a commemorative jar of honey while supplies last. First place in Women, Men, and Youth will receive a medal. The overall winner will receive a week's share of vegetables. All participants will have the option to purchase a commemorative t-shirt.
Check-in will begin at 5:30-6:45 pm with the race-jog-walk starting at 7:00 pm with runners first, joggers second, and walkers third.
All proceeds will fund Teter's mission of increasing access to healthy food for the vulnerable and providing ecological education while building community.
The Geist Half Marathon, 10K & 5K, presented by Meijer, returns for its 18th year on Saturday, September 13! Operated by the City of Fishers in partnership with Vision Events, the race showcases the beauty of Geist Reservoir with stunning water views, tree covered trails, and waterfront bridges. NEW this year, we’re bringing back the popular 10K course! The Geist Half Marathon race series includes a 5K (3.1 miles), 10K (6.2 miles), and a Half Marathon (21. 0975km or 13.1 miles). All participants receive a race shirt, medal, and access to the post-race party. VIP registration is also available.
The 2026 Race Features:
5k (3.1 miles)
10k (6.2 miles)
Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
VIP registration
Team volunteer opportunities
Four friends launched BirdiesRunClub in March 2025 at Celebration Plaza Amphitheater, right at the heart of Indianapolis's Canal Walk. Their vision was simple but clear: blend fitness with genuine friendship in a space where pace matters less than presence. Every Friday evening, about 25 runners show up to move together along the scenic canal routes, with multiple pace groups ensuring no one runs alone. The crew welcomes all backgrounds and abilities, treating each gathering as an opportunity to share stories, laughter, and the kind of connection that happens when people move through a city together. BirdiesRunClub has quietly become a fixture in Indianapolis's running landscape, proving that the best runs aren't always the fastest ones.