Women's Running Festival Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Women's Running Festival is scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Carmel, Indiana (3 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032). The event includes in-person and virtual options and lists multiple race distances over the day.
Distances and entry
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K (Inspiring Women 5K)
- Virtual Half, 10K or 5K
The half marathon is open to ages 10 and up. The 10K is open to ages 8 and up. A virtual option is offered with registration available through the event date. Some events show tiered pricing and a stated price increase after December 31, 2025.
Race features and services
The courses are described as running through shaded areas with parks, ponds and trees. Awards are given for top-3 in age groups for all distances. The post-race area in Civic Square includes food, treats and adult beverages. The event provided free parking at the Expo and on race day and reported participants from 34 states in 2025.
Charities and partners
The festival lists official charities including the Indiana Women In Need (IWIN) Foundation, the Twisted Pink Foundation and the Get a MOVE on Cancer program. A range of presenting, official, associate and supporting partners are noted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
