Sam Costa Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Sam Costa Half Marathon and Quarter Marathon is scheduled for Saturday, March 21, 2026. The event includes these distances:
- Half Marathon
- Quarter Marathon
The race has a 3-hour time limit, which equates to a 13:44 per mile pace for the half and a 27:28 per mile pace for the quarter. Walkers are strongly encouraged to select the Quarter Marathon. Registration for the 2026 events opens November 15, 2025. Listed entry prices for 2026 range from $48 to $60.
Location and organizer
The event is organized by Indy Runners and Walkers, a volunteer-led, not-for-profit, RRCA-affiliated running and walking club. The Sam Costa race was initiated in 1970 and has been managed by the club since the early 1980s. Net proceeds support the Indianapolis running and walking community through high school scholarships, promotion of walking and running, seasonal training programs, and community runs and walks. The start and finish area is at Northview Church (Carmel Campus), 12900 Hazel Dell Parkway, Carmel, Indiana 46033. The church has served as the venue since 2006 and provides indoor space for pre-race and post-race activities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.