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Club
University of Indianapolis
[email protected] (317) 496-3615
Multisport events nearby
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Distance: 11 km from IndianapolisSat, Jul 11, 2026 at 7:30 AMSee full details
Ride through history in the city where it all began. The Honor Major Taylor Fondo p/b Zipp invites you to celebrate the indomitable spirit of Marshall “Major” Taylor in his own hometown of Indianapolis, Indiana.
As the world’s first African-American sports superstar, Major Taylor broke barriers on the same streets where we now push our limits. For 2026, we honor his legacy with a professional-grade Grand Depart from the iconic Bottleworks District, sending riders southeast on brand-new scenic routes designed to challenge the legs and lift the spirit.
Ride Highlights:
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A Hometown Tribute: Experience a managed, neutral police roll-out from the heart of Indy, moving as one peloton through the city that shaped a world champion.
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Performance-Driven Routes: Choose between the 62-mile Gran (Metric Century) or the 30-35-mile Medio. Both routes feature professional chip-timing for athletes looking to test their mid-summer fitness.
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Elite Support: Fully supported, themed SAG stops with elevated nutrition, hydration, and mechanical assistance to keep you moving.
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The Bottleworks Experience: Start and finish at Indy’s premier urban destination. Enjoy secure, complimentary bike parking so you can transition from your ride to the front row of the evening's Pro Criteriums.
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Curated Recovery: Your registration includes an official Honor Major Taylor t-shirt and a custom meal voucher for a curated selection of local restaurants inside The Garage Food Hall.
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Zipp Wheelset Drawing: All amateur registrants are automatically entered to win one of two Zipp Wheelsets (valued at $2,500 each). Winners must be present at the 6:15 PM drawing to claim their prize.
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Distance: 18.5 km from IndianapolisSat, Jul 11, 2026 at 10:00 AMSee full details
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:
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The Long Course (5K)
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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:
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SOLO – Take on all eight hours yourself
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TEAM – Share the challenge with teammates
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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:
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Categories: Female, Male and Coed
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Divisions within each category: 3–4 person team or 5–6 person team
Coed Team Requirements:
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3–4 Person Teams: 3 runners → minimum 1 female | 4 runners → minimum 2 females
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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
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Run Clubs must be certified nonprofit running clubs with non-profit status
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Require 6-person coed teams (3 males, 3 females)
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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.
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Distance: 10.7 km from IndianapolisSun, Jul 12, 2026 at 7:00 AMSee full details
Join us for the Heatwave Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K!
A sun-soaked summer challenge that’s perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes –
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Great Swag – designer shirt & custom medal
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Chip-timing with live results and awards
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Free photos
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FREE ice cream at the finish to help you cool off
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Plenty of hot fun in the summer sun!
Grab your friends and family—you won’t want to miss this one!
Can’t make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!
Youth-based pricing is available: ages 12 & under are only $17!
Half Marathon/10K/5K registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
Kid’s Dash is a fun, untimed dash for ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specially crafted medal for our youngest runners! (If your child wants to run the kid’s dash without swag, they’re welcome to run free on race day!)
Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
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Distance: 9.8 km from IndianapolisSat, Jul 25, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
As a fixture in the Indianapolis running community, this 5K is run on a fast and flat course surrounding Franklin Central High School. A fun 2k for younger runners starts following the 5k start.
Following the 32nd FAST FLASH, we are excited to continue the 5th Back-2-School Bash! B2S Bash Fun includes A Splash Tower Air-Brush Tattoos, Sport-Zone, Photo-Zone, Game-Zone, Cornhole Tournament, IMPD Mounted Patrol, IMPD Motorcycle Drill Team, Idnaian State Police helicopter, & more! Our School partners will have representatives and information available – Plus School Mascots for fun photo ops!
Join your neighbors, community leaders, and our schools for exercise and fun!
The Fast Flash benefits the Franklin Township Education Foundation.
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Distance: 11 km from IndianapolisThu, Jul 30, 2026 at 12:00 AMSee full details
The RUN(317) Series celebrates the unique people, neighborhoods, businesses and charities of the (317)! RUN(317) Mass Ave is the forth in the 5 race Series. Participants can register for as many races in the series as their schedules allow them. Each Thursday Night run is followed by a high energy post-race party sponsored by Arthur Murray Dance Center featuring DJ Iman, local craft beer, food, games and community partners.
On Thursday, July 30th, we are excited to have runners/walkers from all over the Indianapolis area spend their evening on Mass Ave. The race starts at 7 p.m.
Participants can choose to run/walk or virtually do a 3.17 mile course through the streets of the Indianapolis. Starting and ending on beautiful Mass Ave, this flat, fast courses feature views of historic neighborhoods through Vibrant Indianapolis.
Each participant will receive:
Awesome One of Kind RUN(317) Mass Ave Medal
2 FREE Beer/Wine/Seltzer Tickets (in person participants only)
Penn Station Free Sandwich Coupon
RUN(317) will be donating a portion of the proceeds from the Mass Ave event to the Girls on the Run.
For those joining us virtually, we will be using the Free RaceJoy App to instantly upload your RUN(317) miles! Run, utilizing the RaceJoy App, July 31st, 2025, or utilize your favorite monitoring device and manually upload your results. Only times uploaded through RaceJoy will qualify for the Beat the Clock competition.