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Saturday, September 19th, 2026
Half Liter BBQ, Indianapolis IN
5K
61–80°F · low rain risk
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2025
65–88°F
dry
2024
64–88°F
dry
2023
50–75°F
dry
2022
69–82°F
dry
2021
67–86°F
dry
2020
45–65°F
dry
2019
63–85°F
dry
2018
70–86°F
dry
2017
67–77°F
rain
2016
60–82°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Sep 19
Rain likely · 67–92°F
Saturday, Sep 19starts near 67°F · 36% chance of rain · wind up to 9 mph
About this race
Event Overview
Join us in remembering all murder victims and help fight for their justice.
Event Details
- Date: September 19, 2026
- Location: Half Liter BBQ, Indianapolis, IN
- Registration / Check-In: 8:00 AM
- Race Link: DNA 5K Registration
Race Purpose
DNA 5K: Run for ‘Hope’, Stand for Justice
Inspired by Carmen Hope VanHuss, and "Carmen's Law"
Hosted by: The DNA Research Alliance In Partnership with Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana
Fundraising Goals
- Objective: Raise money for advanced DNA testing to uncover crucial answers.
- Importance: Ensure the pursuit of justice continues for those who no longer have a voice.
- Statistics: Over 7,000 cold case homicides and over 1200 missing person cold cases in Indiana.
- Cost of Testing: Tests can run in the tens of thousands of dollars for one case.
Support Our Cause
Substantial fundraising is needed to ensure this crucial testing is accessible in a timely manner to all who need it. Please help us in this important pursuit!
Tax Information
Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana is a 501(c)3 Organization - any donation you make is tax deductible.
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