IU Indianapolis Jaguar 5K

Get Ready for the Jaguar 5K!

This timed run/walk event in downtown Indianapolis is open to students, employees, and community members of all ability levels and supports a great cause—raising funds for addiction recovery scholarships for students in celebration of National Recovery Month.

• Early Bird Pricing: Starts March 1 - June 30 (guaranteed lowest). Prices go up July 1, 2026.

Race Details

• Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
• Location: Carroll Stadium, IU Indianapolis campus
• Start Time: 9:00 AM (Arrive early and be race-ready!)
• Course: A professionally timed 5K run/walk starting and ending in Carroll Stadium on the IU Indianapolis campus

Why We Run

• Support for Recovery: IU Indianapolis proudly supports students in recovery from substance use and behavioral addictions.
• Groundbreaking Program: In 2014, we became the first university in Indiana to offer a Collegiate Recovery Community (CRC) support program.
• Impact: Last year we raised $11,434 for addiction recovery scholarships!
• Join Us: Let’s make an even bigger impact this year.

Race Perks

• Participation Shirt & Medal: Register by August 1st to receive this year's race t-shirt. This is a hard cutoff date - shirts will not be provided to anyone who registers after the shirt cutoff date.
• Finishers Medal: All finishers (timed & untimed events) receive a commemorative race medal!

• Official Race Results: The Jaguar 5K is a professionally timed event.
• View Results: Check your results on TuxBro.com after the race.
• Prizes: Awards for top male and female finishers, as well as for the top male and female youth runners.

Additional Info

• Parking: Available on campus. Check the IU Indianapolis parking map for rates & locations. (Parking is not included in the registration fee.)
• Refund Policy: No refunds will be issued. The event may be canceled, delayed, or reformatted due to severe weather or other emergencies.

Can't Make the Race?

You can still make a difference! Donate to the addiction recovery scholarship fund and help students in recovery achieve their higher education dreams.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Want to support this meaningful cause? Contact us at recovery@iu.edu for sponsorship opportunities. Let’s run, walk, and support recovery together—see you at the Jaguar 5K!

For more information and to register, visit the Jaguar 5K race page.