Family Friendly Fun Runs Around Indianapolis

Tracy Snyder Molina said:  The inaugural Paws for a Cause 5K is coming to Fishers, IN for a 5K Run/Walk. This family friendly event will benefit the Humane Society for Hamilton County. HSHC staff and volunteers will also be on-site with adoptable dogs. Families are invited to run or walk and this is a dog-friendly event. Please note, dogs must be leashed at all times.

Race starts at 9am, afterparty at Four Day Ray starts at 11am

Beth Wood said:  Honor fallen soldiers and their families by participating in the annual Honor the Brave 5K Run or Walk in downtown Fishers on Memorial Day. Participants will walk or run on a chipped/timed course throughout the downtown Fishers area. Each participant receives a finisher's medal, race day t-shirt or ladies racerback tank, professional photos to download and drink coupon for those 21+.

Cost: $35 - $40 per person (discounts if you create a team) and $15 per kid (under 11)

8 am

Beth Wood said:  The Noblesville Fraternal Order of Police is hosting their annual Run With the Cops 5K at Forest Park in Noblesville. Participants will enjoy a family fun event where you can run or walk the 5K trails course. Children will have fun racing a cop or a K9 in a 100-yard dash. 5K participants will receive a race shirt.

8:30am-11:30am

Kristy Pepping said:  Okay, this may not be a foot race for all, but it's a race nonetheless! Come to this annual event where participants race beds downtown for charity. Money raised goes toward scholarships for the Boys and Girl's Clubs of Noblesville and the Noblesville Parks & Recreation Programs. Plus, there is a fun party in the street following the event! Form a team of 4 or 5 and get ready to race!

Ages: 16+

Cost: $75 - $100 per team with a borrowed bed or $25 - $50 without a borrowed bed

6 pm

Kristy Pepping said:  Start your Thanksgiving holiday off with a 5K Turkey Trot run or 3K family walk through downtown Noblesville. A balloon lift to honor those that have battled cancer will start off this race.

9am

Beth Wood said:  Support the Greenwood Fire Foundation with a competitive 5K race or family walk/jog. Sign children ages 4-12 up after the 5K for the Kids Firefighter Fitness Challenge where they participate in an interactive obstacle course where firefighters help them act like a firefighter. Race and Challenge participants receive t-shirt, giveaways & admission to Freedom Springs Aquatic Park. Live music, bounce houses, face painting, food trucks and more will be on-site.

9am-12pm

Beth Wood said:  Eating donuts and supporting a good cause at the same time? Sign us up!!! Support Teacher's Treasures and enter your family and friends in the Circle City Donut Dash where you can run in a 5K while consuming a dozen donuts during the race or walk/run in a non-donut 5K where you can enjoy donuts after the race! Each participant receives a shirt, race bib, donuts and a pint of Sun King beer (21 and over)! Also, a donut-themed costume contest will be held - costumes encouraged!

Cost: $30 - $40

9 am

Beth Wood said:  The Bubble Run is a fun family-friendly event. Clad in white t-shirts, adults, kids and strollers run, walk, dance and play across three miles of absolute fun! This is NOT a race - the only competition is seeing who has the most colors on them at the end!

Waves start every 3-5 minutes. Participants will run through four Foam Bogs where there is enough different colored foam to cover you from head to toe! The foam is 100 percent safe so no worries if someone gets an accidental taste.

Start time: 8 am

Dawn R said:  Celebrate 4th of July with the whole family by running or walking. Proceeds from this event help out the city with their annual firework celebration. Choose from a 4.5 mile run or a 1.5 mile walk. There is also a free kids fun run (about 100 yards) for those 10 and under! Strollers are welcome.

8am

Beth Wood said:  Love donuts? Walk or run your way through this flat 5K course with over 8,000 donut holes from Jack's Donuts of Carmel along the way. Participants will receive donut holes, a full size donut at finish line, finisher's medal, and a post-race party with Oskar Blues Beer and mimosas. This is also a dog-friendly run/walk and includes a prize for best costume (humans can dress up too)!

9am

Kristy Pepping said:  This annual race supports the LGBTQ Indy community. The race will begin and end at the Fire Fighters Museum.

Cost: $30 - $40 for adults & $20 for kids (under 14)

8:30 am

Kristy Pepping said:  The Shamrock Run & Walk is a fun, timed run and walk course that will start and finish at IFD Union Hall. This 4 mile run/walk is a great way to get outside during winter. You can even bring your stroller!

Cost: $27 - $30 per person

9 am

Beth Wood said:  Celebrate Thanksgiving at the Wheeler Mission Drumstick Dash in Broad Ripple. A 4.6 or 2.75 mile course throughout the Broad Ripple area is available to run/walk. There will also be a Lil' Gobbler Run 40 Yard Dash! This race is loads of fun and features live entertainment, concessions, fun Thanksgiving-themed costumes and more. Participants receive a finisher's medal, long-sleeved technical shirt and post-race coffee, snacks and beverages.

9am: 4.6 & 2.75 mile start
10:15am: Lil’ Gobbler’s Run

Beth Wood said:  This family friendly 5K run/walk and kids fun run help support the United Way agency, Conect2Help211, who works to make connections between those needing human services and those providing them. The race path starts and ends at the Lilly's LIFE Center in downtown Indianapolis and is a mostly flat and scenic course. Participants receive, timing chip and moisture wicking t-shirt.

9am

Beth Wood said:  The St Nikolaus Lauf 5K walk/run is a fun-filled race that includes holiday tunes, live commentary, after-race activities at City Hall and lots of holiday cheer! Participants will receive a long sleeve shirt, event bib, and finishers medal.

11am