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

~ 2026 Indiana Women's Running Festival ~

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

Enjoy the fall colors in Carmel

~ The largest women-only Half Marathon event in Indiana ~

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. To show our support for women's sports, it is the ONLY women's half marathon that pays a top-20 cash purse. Known for its big race feel with small town hospitality, the event offers competitive fields, top-3 age group awards in all distances, beautiful courses and electric atmosphere that has attracted ladies from all over the US! 34 states were represented in 2025.

Event Details

• Date: 2026-10-17
• Location: 3 Civic Square, Carmel, IN
• Distances: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
• Website: Race Information

Unique Experience

• Support: Women encouraging and supporting women makes it a special day.
• Environment: The course offers a beautiful run with shade, parks, ponds and trees.
• Post-Race Party: The wonderful post-race area party in Civic Square offers more than most larger marathon events including free food, treats and adult beverages.
• Accessibility: Free parking at the Expo and on race day! Within walking distance shopping, restaurants and more!

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