Carmel Marathon
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Apr 18, 2026 - Saturday
5k, 10k, Half-marathon, Marathon, Relay
Race Information
The Carmel Marathon Weekend is one of the fastest and flattest Midwestern marathon and half marathon courses in the spring.
In 2023, 208 people, or 22.7 percent of the full marathon field, finished with a Boston Marathon qualifying time, ranking the Carmel Marathon to fourth place on MarathonGuide.com’s list of top Boston qualifier races.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 1,000 - 5,000
Elevation: Fast and Flat
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: Yes
Kids Run: Yes
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