Sam Costa Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Sam Costa Half and Quarter Marathons take place on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Carmel, Indiana. The races are organized by Indy Runners and Walkers, an RRCA-affiliated running and walking club. The event is described as the oldest road race in Indiana and has been hosted at Northview Church (Carmel Campus) since 2006. Course changes made in 2024 reduced turns and improved safety; the start and finish remain in the church parking lot.
Race details and logistics
Distances:
- Half marathon - 13.109 miles
- Quarter marathon - 6.554 miles
There is a 3-hour time limit for each race, which corresponds to roughly a 13:44 per-mile pace for the half and a 27:28 per-mile pace for the quarter. Packet pick-up and on-site registration occur inside the Student Activity Center at Northview Church; the Student Center is used for all pre-race and post-race activities and is located at the southwest corner of the west parking lot. There is no early packet pick-up.
Awards include overall top three male and female finishers and top three masters in each race, plus age-group awards for men and women. Age groups are five-year spans from 19 & under through 75 & over; the number of awards will be distributed in proportion to entries received by March 5, 2026. Registration offers an optional finisher medal (available if added by March 3, 2026) and a member discount for current Indy Runners and Walkers who register by March 15, 2026. Net proceeds support local scholarships, training programs, and community running and walking activities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
