The Opening Act 5K Run & Walk Hosted by Salt & Spice Run Club 2026 — Carmel, IN

Date
September 20, 2026
Location
Carmel, IN
Venue
365 Monon Blvd
Start Time
10:30 AM
Sunrise
7:29 AM
Entry Fee
$35.00 – $45.00
Events
The Opening Act 5K Hosted by Salt & Spice Run Club
Includes
Official Event Shirt
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The Opening Act 5K Run & Walk takes place at 365 Monon Blvd in Carmel, Indiana on September 20, 2026. The event offers a 5K distance for runners and walkers, with a typical start time of 10:30 AM. Entry fees range from $35 to $45. If you're traveling to Carmel for this race, you'll want accommodation within easy reach of the Monon Boulevard venue to keep your pre-race routine simple and minimize travel stress on race morning.

From the Race Organizer
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. Strategically timed with a 10:30 AM start on Sunday, you will have time to finish, socialize then walk through MidTown to the start of PorchFest, just three blocks away. MidTown is in the DORA district so if you partake in an adult beverage, you are free to walk around MidTown with the special cup we provide. Enjoy a post-race refreshment courtesy of Fork & Ale. Look for the Carmel Tipsy Tour cart on the course providing music, fun and sips along the way. The Opening Act 5K needs a concert poster right? We have them and they will be made into age group awards with the look matching the finisher medal and official event shirt. 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. Proceeds benefit local animal rescues as our company's mission is to support those groups working hard to find forever homes.

Course & Travel Notes

The Opening Act 5K Run & Walk takes place in Carmel, Indiana on September 20, 2026, with an early 10:30 AM start time that gives you plenty of daylight after sunrise at 7:30 AM. The venue sits at 840 feet elevation, which is relatively modest for running conditions. Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is the nearest air hub, located 19.8 miles from the race site. Plan for early fall weather typical of mid-September in Indiana—expect highs around 77°F and lows near 54°F, with a 25% chance of measurable rain on any given day.

⛰️ 840 ft elevation☀️ Typically 77°F / 54°F · 25% chance of rain✈️ Indianapolis International Airport (IND) — 19.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is The Opening Act 5K Run & Walk Hosted by Salt & Spice Run Club 2026 — Carmel, IN?

The Opening Act 5K Run & Walk Hosted by Salt & Spice Run Club 2026 — Carmel, IN takes place on September 20, 2026. The race is held in Carmel, Indiana.

Where is The Opening Act 5K Run & Walk Hosted by Salt & Spice Run Club 2026 — Carmel, IN held?

The Opening Act 5K Run & Walk Hosted by Salt & Spice Run Club 2026 — Carmel, IN is held at 365 Monon Blvd in Carmel, Indiana.

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