Women's Running Festival featuring a Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K

🍂 2026 Indiana Women's Running Festival

🏃‍♀️ Half Marathon, 10K, & the Inspiring Women 5K!

🌈 Experience the Beauty of Fall

Enjoy the fall colors in Carmel by joining us in one of the three distances offered: half marathon, 10K and 5K. The half marathon is one of the ten largest, female-only half marathons in the US.

🏆 Unique Features of the Event

• Women’s Sports Support: The ONLY women’s half marathon that pays a top-20 cash purse.
• Event Scale: Known for its big race feel with small town hospitality.
• Competitive Fields: Attracts participants from all over the US, with 34 states represented in 2025.
• Age Group Awards: Top-3 age group awards in all distances.

👭 Community and Comradery

Women encouraging and supporting women makes it a special day. Toeing the line with friends and family, participating for themselves or others. The course offers a beautiful run with shade, parks, ponds and trees.

🎉 Post-Race Festivities

• Party Atmosphere: The wonderful post-race area party in Civic Square offers more than most larger marathon events.
• Food and Beverages: Enjoy free food, treats, and adult beverages.
• Convenient Parking: Free parking at the Expo and on race day!
• Accessibility: Within walking distance to shopping, restaurants, and more!

💖 Join Us!

There is something special at a women-only event. Join us to see what everyone is talking about.

For more information, visit our official race page.