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Sunday, September 20th, 2026
365 Monon Blvd, Carmel IN
5K
60–79°F · low rain risk
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2025
64–86°F
dry
2024
62–88°F
dry
2023
55–80°F
dry
2022
59–85°F
dry
2021
69–77°F
rain
2020
45–69°F
dry
2019
66–87°F
dry
2018
70–88°F
dry
2017
64–84°F
dry
2016
60–83°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
Ready to get your run and groove on? Join us for the 2nd Annual Opening Act 5K run/walk on a Sunday before PorchFest, Carmel's all-day free music festival. You will be "part of the show" by participating.
Event Details
- Date: 2026-09-20
- Location: 365 Monon Blvd, Carmel, IN
- Start Time: 10:30 AM
- Link: Registration
Experience Highlights
- Post-Race Activities: Enjoy a post-race refreshment courtesy of Fork & Ale.
- DORA District: MidTown is in the DORA district, allowing adult beverages with the special cup provided.
- Musical Fun: Look for the Carmel Tipsy Tour cart on the course providing music, fun and sips along the way.
- Awards: Concert posters will be made into age group awards with the look matching the finisher medal and official event shirt.
Course Information
The course starts and finishes on the Monon Blvd at MidTown and takes runners north on the Monon, west towards Meadowlark Park then south to City Center Drive then back north to the finish.
Charity Support
Proceeds benefit local animal rescues as our company's mission is to support those groups working hard to find forever homes.
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