Indy Runners Charity XC Challenge

Indy Runners Charity XC Challenge

Event Details

• Date: 2026-09-07
• Location: Brebeuf High School XC Course, Indianapolis, IN
• Race Link: Indy Runners Charity XC Challenge

History and Impact

• 9th Year: Our 9th year hosting our Charity XC Challenge!
• Funds Distributed: We have been blessed to distribute nearly $24,000 to many deserving Charities in our first 8-years!
• Site Rotation: We've been blessed to rotate between host sites the past few years.
• Return to Brebeuf: After another fun year at North Central HS last year, we're back to Brebeuf Jesuit High School this year.

Anchor Charities

• Featured Charities: This year's Anchor Charities include our usual favorites.
• Participation: Open for anyone to join.
• Permanent Charity: Our Permanent Anchor Charity - Outrun the Sun for melanoma research.
• Team Dono: "Team Dono" is open to all who wish to honor Don's legacy.

Create Your Own Team

• Team Formation: You can Create Your Own Team and support a Charity of your choosing.
• Recruiting: Recruit as many folks to join you as you can.
• Entry Fees: Half of the entry fees on your Team go directly to that Charity.
• Race Format: We Race for the other half using our Age Graded Percent which levels the playing field.

Virtual Participation

• Labor Day Weekend: With our move to Labor Day, we realize several folks will have other fun plans.
• Support Virtually: If you would still like to support our causes, but can’t make it On Site, please consider signing up Virtually.
• Donation: Donate whatever you feel comfortable with and we’ll add it in the Pot for distribution.
• Finish Distribution: Distribution to all the charities according to finish.

Registration Information

• Pre-Registration Deadline: Pre-Registration will Close at 6:00pm Saturday, August 30.
• On Site Registration: ON SITE REGISTRATION is available on Race Morning.
• See You Soon: See you on Labor Day at Brebeuf Jesuit High School!