Indiana Women's Running Festival
Carmel, Indiana, United States
Oct 17, 2026 - Saturday
5k, 10k, Half-marathon
Race Information
Join a suburban celebration of sisterhood at one of the nation's premier women's running events, the Indiana Women's Running Festival. The festival features three distances (half marathon, 10K & 5K), and is the largest women's-only event in Indiana.
Enjoy a safe, scenic & spirited tour of lovely Carmel, rated by WalletHub as the Best Small City in America for 2023 and 2024. Race proceeds benefit three female-focused charities: the Indiana Women In Need (IWIN) Foundation, the Twisted Pink Foundation, and the Get a MOVE on Cancer program.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 500 - 1,000
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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