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7 walking events in Carmel, Indiana

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find walking events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

  • Sam Costa Half Marathon and Quarter Marathon - presented by Indy Runners and Walkers [samcosta.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

    Sat, Mar 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM

    Description

    The Oldest Race in the State of Indiana and the Flagship Race of our club - Indy Runners and Walkers! Initiated in 1970 by educators and coaches from Carmel High School, and managed by our volunteer...

    The Oldest Race in the State of Indiana and the Flagship Race of our club - Indy Runners and Walkers! Initiated in 1970 by educators and coaches from Carmel High School, and managed by our volunteer led, not-for-profit club since the early 80's, Sam Costa has the legacy, charm, and friendly participant experience you would expect from a race put on by runners for runners. The Half is a test of early season fitness for those who train all winter. The Quarter provides a distance to build on for those with aspirations for longer events later in the Spring. Either way, the Sam Costa has a place for you! There is a 3-hour time limit for the Costa. This equates to a 13:44 pace for the Half Marathon (27:28 for the Quarter). Walkers are strongly encouraged to select the Quarter Marathon.

    The Sam Costa is brought to you by Indy Runners and Walkers, Indiana's largest RRCA-affiliated running and walking club. All net proceeds from the race benefit the Indianapolis running and walking community by providing high school scholarships, the healthy promotion of walking and running as a lifestyle activity and competitive sport, seasonal training programs, community runs/walks, and so much more.

    Special thanks to our hosts at Northview Church in Carmel, the Costa venue since 2006, for their hospitality and for providing a warm indoor space in their Student Activity Center for pre-race and post-race activities.

    6.554 Miles 13.109 Miles Half Marathon Indoor Run Walk

    12900 Hazel Dell Parkway, Carmel, Indiana, 46033, United States
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  • Carmel Marathon Weekend Preview Run - hosted by Carmel Runners Club [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Mar 28, 2026 at 8:00 AM

    Description

    You've trained all winter. Now, it's time for the last long run before the Carmel Marathon (register here!).

    This event is free for Carmel Runners Club members (see your newsletter for a discount...

    You've trained all winter. Now, it's time for the last long run before the Carmel Marathon (register here!).

    This event is free for Carmel Runners Club members (see your newsletter for a discount code) and $15 for nonmembers (join CRC now to get this discount and more!).

    On Saturday, March 28th at 8am (announcements at 7:45) at Union Brewing Co, join Carmel Runners Club for a preview run of the Carmel Marathon Weekend races. There will be a 20 mile preview course for full marathon, an 11 mile preview course for the half marathon, and a shorter option on the Monon Trail for 10k and 5k participants or anyone looking to get in a few miles that day. These are un-timed fun runs. Each route will cover as much of the respective course as possible. These events will be open course, and roads will NOT be closed. Please use caution and stay on sidewalks or the Monon Trail while running.

    Check out the courses below:

    The event includes the run, as well as the post-run social where food and one beverage will be provided by CRC, UBC, and the Carmel Marathon. This is always a great event. You won’t want to miss out!

    Learn more about Carmel Runners Club and join the club at http://www.carmelrunners.net/

    This event will run per the Carmel Runners Club weather policy, with no refunds will be offered for cancellations due to weather or other reasons.

    3 Miles 11 Miles 20 Miles Fun Run Marathon Run Trail Walk

    202 Gradle Dr., Carmel, Indiana, 46032, United States
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