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Indy Half Marathon at Fort Ben
Indy Half Marathon at Fort Ben is a half marathon, 10K, 5K and Kids One Mile event held in Indianapolis, Indiana. It was last held on October 3, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 3,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Indianapolis, IN
- Field size
- ~3,000 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 3, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kids One Mile
- Field size
- About 3,000 runners
- Course
- Rolling hills
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- indyhalfmarathon.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 7, 2026: completed
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $105 (from indyhalfmarathon.com, checked October 7, 2026)
- Start time
- 8:00 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
About the Indy Half Marathon at Fort Ben
A scenic fall race winding through historic Lawrence and Fort Harrison State Park, offering Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and Kids One Mile distances.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of central Indiana's premier fall running traditions (30+ years); nationally recognized by Runner's World for its scenic course; produced by Beyond Monumental
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Indy Half Marathon at Fort Ben: common questions
- When is the Indy Half Marathon at Fort Ben?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Indy Half Marathon at Fort Ben held?
- In Indianapolis, Indiana.
- What distances does the Indy Half Marathon at Fort Ben offer?
- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Kids One Mile.
- How many people run the Indy Half Marathon at Fort Ben?
- About 3,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Indy Half Marathon at Fort Ben?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Indy Half Marathon at Fort Ben?
- Registration status as last checked October 7, 2026: completed. Listed fee for the longest distance, $105 (from indyhalfmarathon.com, checked October 7, 2026).
- What time does the Indy Half Marathon at Fort Ben start?
- 8:00 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Indy Half Marathon at Fort Ben?
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified.
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