Carmel Marathon Weekend offers entry fees ranging from $30 to $120, with race options for various distances and fitness levels. The event takes place April 17, 2027, in Carmel, Indiana, centered at 200 City Center Drive. Runners can choose between a 1-mile option, a 10K (6.2 miles), a half marathon, or the full 26.2-mile marathon. The typical start time is 8:00 AM. Whether you're looking to test your fitness over a short distance or challenge yourself with a full marathon, this weekend event provides multiple entry points for endurance athletes of different abilities.
From the Race Organizer
One of the 50 largest marathons in the US! Consistently ranks in the top-25 of marathons to BQ (per marathonguide.com) Includes a half marathon, 10K and 5K! Come to Carmel, Indiana, voted one of the best small town suburbs in the US. Our unique race-day format includes all race distances utilizing the same start AND finish line! This allows participants to arrive, prepare and start together then easily find each other at the finish. Marathon and half marathon runners start together in the south two lanes with the 10K and 5K together in the north two lanes of City Center Boulevard. The four lanes are separated by a grass medium for 300 yards until the first turn where the courses turn in opposite directions. The official start/finish area and all race activities are located next to the Palladium Music Center, at the corner of 3rd Avenue and City Center Drive. Free parking, beer garden and more. Join us! Why should you run Carmel? Here are the most common answers from our runners when surveyed: One of the flattest and fastest Midwestern marathon and half marathon courses in the Spring A race distance for everyone in your running group (offering a marathon, half marathon, 10K & 5K) All races are on Saturday starting at 8:00 AM (10K and 5K) and 8:10 AM (marathon and half) Marathon course is a USATF Certified Boston Qualifier and has consistently been one of the 50 fastest in the US Event offers both marathon AND half marathon pacers with marathon pacers running Boston qualifying times Easy FREE parking at the expo and the start/finish area Great fitting, gender specific shirts that actually breathe and are light weight Custom-designed finisher medals unique for each distance Finish line recovery area features the Indiana Spine Group Pancake Village serving pancakes to runners Official Beer Garden features free beer to celebrate your day Same start and finish location makes it ideal for spectators and families Water and Gatorade approximately every 1.5 miles Race Week Details Please click here for all race week information.
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for April 17.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Carmel, IN.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
When is Carmel Marathon Weekend 2027 — Carmel, IN?
Carmel Marathon Weekend 2027 — Carmel, IN takes place on April 17, 2027. The race is held in Carmel, Indiana.
Where is Carmel Marathon Weekend 2027 — Carmel, IN held?
Carmel Marathon Weekend 2027 — Carmel, IN is held at 200 City Center Dr. in Carmel, Indiana.
Where can I find hotels near Carmel Marathon Weekend 2027 — Carmel, IN?
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