Rankings · updated October 30, 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 72.1/100
  2. 2 45th Annual - Polar Bear Winter Classic Indianapolis, IN Feb 2027 57.7/100
  3. 3 Carmel Marathon Weekend Carmel, IN Apr 2027 USATF 50.5/100
  4. 4 Back Your Badge Marathon Plainfield, IN Sep 2027 USATF 45.3/100

Longest-running near Indianapolis

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

  1. 1 6th Annual Glühwein Gallop 5k Carmel, IN Dec 2026 2021 5 years running

Also listed, not yet ranked

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

  1. Bolt for the Heart - Thanksgiving Day 5K Carmel, IN Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  2. Family Fun Turkey Run Indianapolis, IN Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  3. Black Friday 5K Run/Walk Shelbyville, IN Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  4. 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Indiana Fishers, IN Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  5. Brew Ho Ho Ho 5K Indianapolis, IN Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  6. Candy Cane Course- Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  7. Cheers to New Years 5K (Indianapolis) Indianapolis, IN Jan 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  8. Circle City Donut Dash Indianapolis, IN Mar 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  9. DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  10. Butler Bulldog Jog - hosted by Indy Runners Indianapolis, IN Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  11. Dash by the Past Indianapolis, IN Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  12. Big 4 Trail High-Five Classic 4, 8, & 12 Miler Lebanon, IN May 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data