Arsenal 5k Run/Walk

Event Overview

This volunteer-organized, family-friendly, fun 5K Run/Walk takes place on the beautiful, historic campus of IPS Arsenal Technical High School and aims to combine health, history and a sense of community. First-time 5k runners, young runners and children are encouraged to participate. It is a casual, mixed-terrain 5k course (asphalt, concrete, brick, grass, gravel). Race starts at 9:00 a.m., and on-site registration and bib pickup start at 8:00 a.m.

Participation Details

• Everybody Welcome: Participate along with friends, family, your neighborhood, Tech alumni, clubs and teams, or join in as an individual.
• All Skill Levels: Whether this is your first 5k or your 50th, we encourage runners, walkers, and teams to enjoy the course around the historic grounds and help raise money to support students.
• High School Seniors: Seniors who would like to be eligible for an individual scholarship need to participate in some way - either completing the race or volunteering.
• Entry Fees: Race entries for students are free, but do not include a race t-shirt.

Clubs and Grants

• Arsenal Tech Clubs: Arsenal Tech Extracurricular Clubs who want to be eligible for a grant also need to have members participate, volunteer or contribute in some way.
• Funding Determination: Scholarships and grant amounts are determined by the funds raised and the number of applications received.

Historical Impact

Since its inception in 2000, the Arsenal 5K Run/Walk has donated more than $65,000 in college scholarships to Near Eastside high school seniors and has recently begun awarding funds to extracurricular clubs at Arsenal Technical High School.

Organization Information

Arsenal 5k Inc. has recently incorporated as a registered 501c3 non-profit. We appreciate your continued support!

Event Location

727 N Oriental Street (Enter Arsenal Tech via Oriental Street entrance, not Michigan), Indianapolis, IN

Event Date & Registration

The race will be held on September 19, 2026. For more information and to register, visit Arsenal 5k Run/Walk.