Rankings · updated October 30, 2026

Best Races in Indiana

Ranked by composite score from public signals — no pay-to-play, ever. How scoring works →

Best 5Ks in Indiana

  1. 1 45th Annual - Polar Bear Winter Classic Indianapolis, IN Feb 2027 57.7/100
  2. 2 2026 Valparaiso Turkey Trot Valparaiso, IN Nov 2026 USATF 53.7/100
  3. 3 26th Annual Turkey Trot - Portage Township YMCA Portage, IN Nov 2026 51.8/100
  4. 4 Back Your Blue 5K Jeffersonville, IN Sep 2027 47.1/100
  5. 5 2nd Annual CK Racing Back to School 5k Kokomo, IN Jul 2027 35.5/100
  6. 6 AMVETS Post 27 2nd Annual PTSD Awareness 5K Run/Walk Russiaville, IN Jun 2027 34.8/100
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Every ranked race in Indiana

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  1. 1 Indy Mini-Marathon Indianapolis, IN May 2027 USATF 72.1/100
  2. 2 32nd Annual Turkey Trot 5K Fort Wayne, IN Nov 2026 60.3/100
  3. 3 45th Annual - Polar Bear Winter Classic Indianapolis, IN Feb 2027 57.7/100
  4. 4 2026 Valparaiso Turkey Trot Valparaiso, IN Nov 2026 USATF 53.7/100
  5. 5 26th Annual Turkey Trot - Portage Township YMCA Portage, IN Nov 2026 51.8/100
  6. 6 Carmel Marathon Weekend Carmel, IN Apr 2027 USATF 50.5/100
  7. 7 Back Your Blue 5K Jeffersonville, IN Sep 2027 47.1/100
  8. 8 Back Your Badge Marathon Plainfield, IN Sep 2027 USATF 45.3/100
  9. 9 2nd Annual CK Racing Back to School 5k Kokomo, IN Jul 2027 35.5/100
  10. 10 AMVETS Post 27 2nd Annual PTSD Awareness 5K Run/Walk Russiaville, IN Jun 2027 34.8/100

Longest-running in Indiana

2 races we can date but haven't measured enough of to score. Oldest first. What we measure →

  1. 1 37th Annual Fifth Third Bank Turkey Day 5K Evansville, IN Nov 2026 1990 36 years running
  2. 2 6th Annual Glühwein Gallop 5k Carmel, IN Dec 2026 2021 5 years running

Also listed, not yet ranked

58 races we list but haven't measured enough of to score. By date. What we measure →

  1. Centra Foundation Boo Bash Costume Dash 5k and Trick or Trot Kids Fun Run Columbus, IN Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  2. Color Me CASA! New Albany, IN Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  3. Dia de los Muertos 5K Run/Walk Highland, IN Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  4. Paint the Town Pink Bloomington, IN Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  5. Bargersville Salute to Service 5K Bargersville, IN Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  6. CCUS The Stateline Sprint West College Corner, IN Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  7. Drumstick Dash 5K 2026 Evansville, IN Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  8. F3 5K 4 Fair Haven Rape Crisis Center Highland, IN Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  9. Deam Lake Winter Warrior Borden, IN Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  10. Annual Yorktown DECA Turkey Trot 2026 Yorktown, IN Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  11. Care Cuts Dignity Dash 5K + 1-Mile Run/Walk Muncie, IN Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  12. Aurora Indiana Pre-Turkey 5K Aurora, IN Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  13. Augusta Hills LRCC Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot Albion, IN Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  14. B-Town Turkey Trot Bloomington, IN Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  15. Becky's Place Run For Hope Bedford, IN Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  16. Bolt for the Heart - Thanksgiving Day 5K Carmel, IN Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  17. Clay County YMCA Turkey Trot 5k Brazil, IN Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  18. Cornucopia Classic 5K Run/Walk Hartford City, IN Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  19. Downtown Jasper IN Turkey Trot 5K Jasper, IN Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  20. Everbody's Turkey Trot Fun Run Tell City, IN Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  21. Faith Mission Turkey Stampede presented by Adams Remco, Inc. Elkhart, IN Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  22. Family Fun Turkey Run Indianapolis, IN Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  23. Black Friday 5K Run/Walk Shelbyville, IN Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  24. Bright Lights 5K & 1 Mile Walk Evansville, IN Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  25. 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Indiana Fishers, IN Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  26. Brew Ho Ho Ho 5K Indianapolis, IN Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  27. Christmas in the Park Terre Haute, IN Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  28. Dash 4 Shelter Bloomington, IN Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  29. Candy Cane Course- Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  30. Annual Running of the Lights & Jolly Jog Mishawaka, IN Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  31. Blazin' Glazin' Donut Race Evansville, IN Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  32. Dash Away 5K Goshen, IN Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  33. Dash Away Jr. Goshen, IN Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  34. Cheers to New Years 5K (Indianapolis) Indianapolis, IN Jan 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  35. Evansville Resolution Run/Walk 5K, 10K, 15K Evansville, IN Jan 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  36. Circle City Donut Dash Indianapolis, IN Mar 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  37. DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  38. Butler Bulldog Jog - hosted by Indy Runners Indianapolis, IN Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  39. Dash by the Past Indianapolis, IN Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  40. Dogwood 5K Orleans, IN Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  41. Daly Dash 5K Run/Walk Elkhart, IN May 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  42. Chase the Shadow Free Fun Run Fort Wayne, IN May 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  43. 2027 YWCA Race for a Reason Fort Wayne, IN May 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  44. Armed Forces Endurance Run Kendallville, IN May 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  45. Big 4 Trail High-Five Classic 4, 8, & 12 Miler Lebanon, IN May 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  46. Beck's 5K Run/Walk Atlanta, IN Jun 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  47. Erin's Purpose 5k Worthington, IN Jun 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  48. America's Race - Leon's Triathlon. June 6, 2027 Hammond, IN Jun 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  49. Bruin Blitz 5K Hartford City, IN Jul 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  50. Amishland and Lakes Weekend Bike Tour Lagrange, IN Jul 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  51. Dirty Fox Five Hour Trail Race Fort Wayne, IN Sep 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  52. Fort4Fitness Fall Festival Fort Wayne, IN Sep 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  53. Over the River and Through the Woods 5k/10K and Morning Fest Montezuma, IN Sep 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  54. Sarah Strong 5K and 1 Mile Kids Fun Run Elkhart, IN Sep 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  55. Double Dragon 2-Mile Kid Race Fort Wayne, IN Oct 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  56. Clark Run 5k South Bend, IN Oct 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  57. Family Crisis Shelter Halloween Run Crawfordsville, IN Oct 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  58. 500 People Lapel, IN Dec 2030 Not yet rankedno verified data