Rankings · updated September 7, 2026

Best Races Near Indianapolis

Every race within 30 miles of downtown, ranked by composite score from public signals — no pay-to-play, ever. How scoring works →

Composite /100 · FLD field · HST history · CRD credentials · CHR character

  1. 1 Indy Mini-Marathon Indianapolis, IN May 2027 USATF 71.8/100
  2. 2 45th Annual - Polar Bear Winter Classic Indianapolis, IN Feb 2027 57.7/100
  3. 3 11th Annual Brain Bolt 5K Carmel, IN Oct 2026 45.4/100

Longest-running near Indianapolis

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

  1. 1 27th Annual Teal Ribbon Ovarian Cancer Run/Walk at Butler University Indianapolis, IN Sep 2026 2000 26 years running
  2. 2 6th Annual Glühwein Gallop 5k Carmel, IN Dec 2026 2021 5 years running

Also listed, not yet ranked

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

  1. ARC Fitness 5k Walk / Run Indianapolis, IN Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  2. Ben Davis Invite Indianapolis, IN Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  3. Boys & Girls Clubs of Shelby County 3k Color Fun Run/Walk Shelbyville, IN Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  4. Colts 5K Indianapolis, IN Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  5. 9 Run Run Fishers, IN Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  6. Arsenal 5k Run/Walk Indianapolis, IN Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  7. Back Your Badge Marathon Plainfield, IN Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  8. Be Like Nancy Ride! Indianapolis, IN Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  9. DNA 5K Indianapolis, IN Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  10. Baby on the Way 5K Noblesville, IN Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  11. Apple Mash Dash Cider 5k Run/Walk Avon, IN Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  12. Bee the Light 5K - The Shelby Foundation for Kindness Delivered Indianapolis, IN Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  13. Cedar Creek Haunted Wine Run 5k Martinsville, IN Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  14. Bolt for the Heart - Thanksgiving Day 5K Carmel, IN Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  15. Black Friday 5K Run/Walk Shelbyville, IN Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  16. 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Indiana Fishers, IN Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  17. Brew Ho Ho Ho 5K Indianapolis, IN Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  18. Candy Cane Course- Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  19. Cheers to New Years 5K (Indianapolis) Indianapolis, IN Jan 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  20. Circle City Donut Dash Indianapolis, IN Mar 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  21. DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  22. Dash by the Past Indianapolis, IN Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  23. Carmel Marathon Weekend Carmel, IN Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  24. Big 4 Trail High-Five Classic 4, 8, & 12 Miler Lebanon, IN May 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  25. ECEP Club T & F Team Indianapolis, IN Jun 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data

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