Run the Monon (hosted by Indy Runners and Walkers) 2026 — Indianapolis, IN

Run the Monon Indy Runners and Walkers - Long Run & Picnic Sheridan/Carmel to Broad Ripple Version Join us for the most fun on a long run, "Run the Monon"! Continuing our "rotation" between Downtown versions and exploring the northernmost section from Sheridan - this year we'll be starting in Sheridan! We'll start at Marott Park in Broad Ripple (park at Park Tudor School across College Ave), load up buses in that parking lot and bus up to our Starts = at Biddle Memorial Park in Sheridan for the 20-milers or the Lowes on 146th/Carmel for the 12-milers, then Run/Walk back down to Marott Park. There are two available distances: 20 miles and 12 miles. Note: This is NOT a race - it is untimed and no traffic restrictions are in place - but rather a unique chance to get in a long training run with a group of friends and enjoy a fun route. Then relax with lunch afterward. QUESTIONS? Contact Jennifer Courtney at runthemonon@indyrunners.org . PARKING Park at Park Tudor School, College Ave in Broad Ripple. RESTROOMS : We will have a couple of portable restrooms at Marott Park. Biddle Park and the Lowes Home Improvement store both have restrooms available. ARRIVAL TIME / BUS PICK-UP 20-miler Runners will need to arrive starting at 7:00 am to check-in and load the buses. The buses will leave at 7:30am SHARP ! 12-mile Walkers (Early Departure) will need to arrive starting at 7:00am for a PROMPT early departure at 7:30am to the 12 miles drop-off point. This has been a nice addition for our Walkers (15:00 per mile pace or slower) to get a bit of a head start on the 12-mile distance. 12-mile Runners should arrive by 8:15am. Their buses will return from dropping off the 20 milers, load up the 12-milers, then leave the parking lot around 8:45 am. STARTING LINE LOCATIONS 20-milers will be bused to Biddle Memorial Park in Sheridan. The run will start at approximately 8:00 am, where we will run a bit north to be sure to hit 20 miles. 12-milers will be bused to the Lowes at 146th in Carmel. The run will start at approximately 9:00 am, starting east to the Hagen-Burke Trail, then south connecting to the Monon from there. NOTE: there is construction around 146th St so there may be a slight detour. Be sure to follow the detour signs! SEE THE ROUTES Click Here for the 20-mile Route from Biddle Park to Marott Park. https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6622118089/ Click Here for the 12-mile Route Lowes to Marott Park. https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6622109666 FINISH LINE / PICNIC Both 20-milers and 12-milers will finish back at Marott Park in Broad Ripple. Indy Runners will have boxed lunches for all Run The Monon participants and Volunteers. With an option to just come out for Lunch Only, so even if you are not running, we’d love to have you come out and eat! We will begin eating around 11:00 am. COST (to help cover the cost of buses, food, support along the route, etc.) $20: Indy Runners and Indy Walkers members (includes run and lunch) - also discounts for our local Running Club friends with discount code. $30: Non-member (includes bus, run, and lunch afterward) $10: Lunch only (Indy Runner or non-Indy Runner) VOLUNTEERS We need a handful of folks to help us staff a couple water stops along the route. If you are already tapering for your race (or maybe coming back from an injury), or raced already, it's definitely a fun time seeing everyone and volunteering to help. Lunch is then on us for our Volunteers! Please write to Jennifer Courtney at runthemonon@indyrunners.org to let her know you can help out - or hit the VOLUNTEER tab at the bottom of the page. Thanks in advance!