Sam Costa Half Marathon

MAR

21

2026

Join the longstanding Sam Costa Half and Quarter Marathon in Carmel, a friendly community race hosted by Indy Runners and Walkers. Choose the half or a walker friendly quarter, enjoy warm pre and post race space at Northview Church, and support local running programs.

Sat 21 Mar 2026

Carmel, Indiana

Website Registration

Half Marathon 10 kilometers

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Event overview

The Sam Costa Half Marathon and Quarter Marathon is scheduled for Saturday, March 21, 2026. The race is organized by Indy Runners and Walkers, an RRCA-affiliated running and walking club. The event includes a half marathon and a quarter marathon. The race has a 3-hour time limit, which the organizer states equates to a 13:44 pace for the half marathon and 27:28 for the quarter. Walkers are strongly encouraged to select the quarter marathon.

Race details

Place: Northview Church (Carmel Campus), 12900 Hazel Dell Parkway, Carmel, Indiana 46033. The church has hosted the event since 2006 and provides a warm indoor Student Activity Center for pre-race and post-race activities.

The race was initiated in 1970 and has been managed by the volunteer-led, not-for-profit club since the early 1980s. Registration pricing shown for 2026 ranges from $48 to $60, with standard entry prices listed for the half and quarter distances. Net proceeds support local running and walking programs, including high school scholarships, seasonal training programs, community runs and walks, and promotion of running and walking as a lifestyle and sport.

Distances: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.