4 fun run events in Indianapolis, Indiana

Join us for the 2026 Great North Run & Pantherpalooza on March 14 at North Central High School!

Whether you’re chasing a personal best in the 5K, making memories on the Family Fun Run 1K, or just joining in the free activities inside the Fieldhouse at Pantherpalooza, we want to see you there!

NEW for 2026, we will also offer a Virtual option if you cannot attend in-person!

Event Options

5k - 9:00am (Option to be timed)

Fun Run - 9:15am (Untimed Only)

The Family Fun Run is a 1K (10 minute walk–5-7 minute run) that begins and ends next to North Central and has interactive, family-friendly, and F-U-N stations along the way!

Volunteer Opportunity

If running isn't your thing, but you still want to be involved, you can sign up to volunteer HERE!

Join us for the Sixth Annual Love Your Neighbor 5K Presented by Ascension St. Vincent

Join us in loving our neighbors by participating in our Love Your Neighbor 5K Run/Walk presented by Ascension St. Vincent and Performance Services! You have three options for this year's event:

1. Participate in our 5K event on April 25th at White River State Park.

2. Participate in our 1-mile family fun run, also at White River State Park.

3. Sponsor a student from a local high school to participate.

Did we mention we also have sponsorship opportunities? 100% of all sponsorship dollars go directly to support our homeless and other critical programs.

This is the perfect time to Love Your Neighbor!

Indiana’s youngest runners are hitting the streets for the 500 Festival Rookie Run, presented by Peyton Manning Children's Hospital! This non-competitive fun run gives kids ages 3-10 the chance to get active and experience the excitement of a race - complete with a start and finish line production, cheering section, participant bib, and finisher medal.

The Rookie Run takes place during Kids’ Day, Indiana’s largest free outdoor festival for kids! Held in downtown Indianapolis, the race happens one block north of Monument Circle at Ohio and Meridian streets. Race distances are based on age, and every participant will receive a goodie bag, a bib, and a finisher’s medal - just like the Indy Mini runners!

Join us for the special 20th anniversary edition! This 5K event is perfect for competitive and fun runners, walkers, joggers, moms, dads, children and even pets! Event proceeds help families with children in area hospitals stay at the nearby Ronald McDonald House at little or no cost. That way, parents can be with their children throughout treatment without worrying about a large hotel bill. So far, IREM Indy, with the help of our sponsors and participants, has donated over $335,000! All of our great efforts go a long way, earning IREM Indy the prestigious Helping Hand Award and having a room named after us at the Ronald McDonald House! . There are cash prizes for top three male and top three female finishers plus age group awards. There will be games and activities for kids, plus a Rookie Run after the main 5K event!! The course is back on the popular Indianapolis Downtown Canal.

Packet pickup information: Saturday (Race Day): 7:00 AM – 8:20 AM inside the NCAA Hall of Champions

RACE DAY REGISTRATION is available starting at 7:15 AM inside the NCAA Hall of Champions