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8-Hour Dream Endurance Race & Cat Nap 5K - 11th Annual!

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510 W 49th St, Indianapolis IN

Saturday, July 19th, 2025

🏃‍♂️ 8-Hour Dream Endurance Race & Cat Nap 5K - 11th Annual!

The 8-Hour Dream Endurance Race is a fixed duration event where participants have eight hours to run, walk, or stroll as far as they can. It is the largest endurance running event in Central Indiana with increasing records each year due to high returning runner percentage.

  • Event Date: July 19, 2025
  • Location: 510 W 49th St, Indianapolis, IN
  • Register: Race Sign Up

👟 Race Details

Participants can choose between the long course (5K) or the short course (1.91 miles), both including the famous Bulldog's Revenge hill.

  • Categories:
    • SOLO: Individual participation
    • TEAM: 3-4 or 5-6 member divisions (female, male, coed)
    • Cat Nap 5K: Run alongside SOLO runners

🏅 Specialty Divisions

  • RC Cup: For certified non-profits
  • FC Cup: For fitness clubs or training organizations

🎉 The Dream Experience

Starts at 10 AM outside the historic Hinkle Fieldhouse on Butler University's campus, followed by closing ceremonies and a post-race party with a beer garden, live music, and complimentary food!

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