727 N Oriental Street (Enter Arsenal Tech via Oriental Street entrance, not Michigan), Indianapolis IN
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
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.
- Encouragement: First-time 5k runners, young runners and children are encouraged to participate.
- Course Details: It is a casual, mixed-terrain 5k course (asphalt, concrete, brick, grass, gravel).
- Race Start Time: Race starts at 9:00 a.m.
- Registration: On-site registration and bib pickup start at 8:00 a.m.
Participation
Participate along with friends, family, your neighborhood, Tech alumni, clubs and teams, or join in as an individual. Everyone is welcome!
- Inclusivity: Whether this is your first 5k or your 50th, we encourage runners, walkers, and teams to enjoy the course around the historic grounds.
- Fundraising: Help raise money to support students.
Scholarship and Grant Opportunities
High school seniors who would like to be eligible for an individual scholarship need to participate in some way - either completing the race or volunteering.
- Free Entries: Race entries for students are free, but do not include a race t-shirt.
- Extracurricular 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 number of applications received.
Impact and History
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 Details
- Date: 2026-09-19
- Location: 727 N Oriental Street (Enter Arsenal Tech via Oriental Street entrance, not Michigan), Indianapolis, IN
- Registration Link: Register here
