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Sunday, September 20th, 2026
365 Monon Blvd, Carmel IN
5K
60–79°F · low rain risk
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About this race
Event Overview
- Event Name: The Opening Act 5K Run & Walk
- Host: Salt & Spice Run Club
- Date: September 20, 2026
- Location: 365 Monon Blvd, Carmel, IN
Event Description
Ready to get your run and groove on? Join us for the 2nd Annual Opening Act 5K run/walk on a Sunday before PorchFest, Carmel's all-day free music festival. You will be "part of the show" by participating. Strategically timed with a 10:30 AM start on Sunday, you will have time to finish, socialize then walk through MidTown to the start of PorchFest, just three blocks away. MidTown is in the DORA district so if you partake in an adult beverage, you are free to walk around MidTown with the special cup we provide. Enjoy a post-race refreshment courtesy of Fork & Ale. Look for the Carmel Tipsy Tour cart on the course providing music, fun and sips along the way.
Awards
The Opening Act 5K needs a concert poster right? We have them and they will be made into age group awards with the look matching the finisher medal and official event shirt.
Course Details
The course starts and finishes on the Monon Blvd at MidTown and takes runners north on the Monon, west towards Meadowlark Park then south to City Center Drive then back north to the finish.
Support a Cause
Proceeds benefit local animal rescues as our company's mission is to support those groups working hard to find forever homes.
Registration Link
For more information and to register, visit: The Opening Act 5K Run & Walk
Course map
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