Run With Shears 2026 — Indianapolis, IN

Date
May 16, 2026
Location
Indianapolis, IN
Venue
Indiana State Museum Lawn
Start Time
9:15 AM
Entry Fee
$5.00 – $39.00
Events
5k Run/Walk, Virtual 5k, Kid's Dash
Includes
T-Shirt
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With a 9:15 AM start, you'll want to arrive in Indianapolis the evening before or very early on race morning to allow time for parking and check-in at the Indiana State Museum Lawn. Run With Shears offers both a 5K and a 911-yard option on May 16, 2026, giving runners flexibility depending on their goals and fitness level. Entry fees range from $5 to $39, making this an accessible local event. The downtown venue provides a central location for athletes traveling to the race, and the modest entry price point suggests a community-focused event rather than a large-scale production. If you're based in the Midwest or traveling to Indianapolis for multiple events, this race fits easily into a weekend trip.

From the Race Organizer
Next to the Indiana Statehouse, firefighters and police officers from across the state who gave their lives in the line of duty are memorialized. Join fellow EMS professionals to create an addition to this memorial for emergency medical technicians and paramedics who lost their lives serving our communities. Help us continue to raise funds for this project and kick-off National EMS Week by joining us for the eighth annual Run With Shears on May 16, 2026. This event is proudly hosted by the Indiana EMS Association. We are one of the only EMS 5k races in the United States and annually host hundreds of runners, walkers, and EMS professionals from across the Midwest. Runners and walkers of all abilities are welcome to participate in this annual event along the scenic Downtown Canal in the heart of Indianapolis. EMS professionals and competitive runners alike will love our fast and flat USATF sanctioned course with elite awards, medals, and shirts. Children, and strollers are also welcome.

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Race Travel Insurance

Don't forget travel insurance for May 16.

You've trained for months and booked a trip to Indianapolis, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Run With Shears 2026 — Indianapolis, IN?

Run With Shears 2026 — Indianapolis, IN takes place on May 16, 2026. The race is held in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Where is Run With Shears 2026 — Indianapolis, IN held?

Run With Shears 2026 — Indianapolis, IN is held at Indiana State Museum Lawn in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Where can I find hotels near Run With Shears 2026 — Indianapolis, IN?

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