200 City Center Dr., Carmel IN
Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Race Date
Saturday, April 18, 2026
About the Race
- Size: One of the 50 largest marathons in the US!
- Ranking: Consistently ranks in the top-25 of marathons to BQ (per marathonguide.com)
- Events: Includes a half marathon, 10K and 5K!
- Location: 200 City Center Dr., Carmel, IN
Race Format
- Unique Start: All race distances utilize the same start AND finish line!
- Starting Lanes: Marathon and half marathon runners start together in the south two lanes, while the 10K and 5K start in the north two lanes.
- Course Design: Four lanes are separated by a grass medium for 300 yards: courses turn in opposite directions at the first turn.
- Activities: Official start/finish area and all race activities are located next to the Palladium Music Center.
Why Run the Carmel Marathon?
- Fast Course: One of the flattest and fastest Midwestern marathon and half marathon courses in the Spring.
- Variety: A race distance for everyone in your running group (offering a marathon, half marathon, 10K & 5K).
- Start Times: All races on Saturday starting at 8:00 AM (10K and 5K) and 8:10 AM (marathon and half).
- Certification: Marathon course is a USATF Certified Boston Qualifier and has consistently been one of the 50 fastest in the US.
Event Features
- Pacing: Event offers both marathon AND half marathon pacers with marathon pacers running Boston qualifying times.
- Parking: Easy FREE parking at the expo and the start/finish area.
- Shirts: Great fitting, gender specific shirts that actually breathe and are lightweight.
- Finisher Medals: Custom-designed finisher medals unique for each distance.
Post-Race Celebration
- Recovery Area: Finish line recovery area features the Indiana Spine Group Pancake Village serving pancakes to runners.
- Beer Garden: Official Beer Garden features free beer to celebrate your day.
- Ideal for Spectators: Same start and finish location makes it ideal for spectators and families.
- Refreshments: Water and Gatorade approximately every 1.5 miles.
Race Week Information
- Details: Please click here for all race week information.
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