Family Friendly Fun Runs Around Indianapolis

Beth Wood said:  The Brain Bolt 5K is a family-friendly walk or run that benefits the treatment and care of traumatic brain injuries. Race participants can enjoy musical entertainment, food trucks and activities for children before, during and after the 5K.

10am

Kristy Pepping said:  Be My Valentine Cupcake Run is a fun run/walk in downtown Indy. Start and finish at The Athenaeum downtown next to Mass Ave. Coffee, hot chocolate and cupcakes provided for all participants and fleece blanket swag.

Cost: $30 - $45

10 am

Kristy Pepping said:  Start your Thanksgiving day off with some exercise while supporting a mission to equip all officers in Hamilton County with an Automated External Defibrillatorn (AED). Choose to run or walk in this family-friendly 5K course through downtown Carmel. Participants will receive a finisher's medal and a race-themed shirt.

9am

Beth Wood said:  Help raise money and awareness for the Arthritis Foundation by walking or running in the Jingle Bell 5K or 10K. Racers are encouraged to wear holiday-themed costumes for extra fun and holiday cheer! You can register as an individual or race together with a team...all while raising money for a wonderful cause. They'll even be a Kids Reindeer Run just for the little ones!

9am

Beth Wood said:  Celebrate the NBA Indiana Pacers season with their family-friendly 5K walk/run through downtown Indianapolis. You'll see Pacers personalities and have fun at the post-race party held at Banker's Life Fieldhouse after the run. Each race participant receives 1 balcony ticket the November 1st, Pacers vs Cleveland Cavaliers game, a race shirt, medal and admission to the after party. This race is for all ages and all fitness levels.

9am

Beth Wood said:  Sign up for the Santa Hustle Indy 5K, Half Marathon, and Kids Dash throughout downtown Indianapolis to get yourself in the holiday spirit! Participants will receive a Santa hat & beard, race shirt and finisher medal! There will also be 1-Mile Kids Dash.

Kid’s Dash: 8:30am

Half Marathon: 9am

5k: 9:15am

Beth Wood said:  Spend a day with family and friends on Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis at the IU Health Indy Criterium Bicycle Festival. The leisurely paced 4 mile family bike ride travels along the cultural trail that runs through downtown. After the ride, head over to the festival area for more fun. The festival's Kids Zone will feature kids bike races, bike obstacle courses, a bounce house, health and fitness games, face painting, a rock wall, animal shows and more for a family fun filled day! Helmets required for all bike ride participants.

Ride Starts at 10:30am, Festival is 11am-4pm

Beth Wood said:  Head out to Military Park for the Great Pumpkin Run. You can walk or run this 5K. Participants receive a lightweight 1/4 zip hoodie, race medal, cup of apple cider at the finish line, a small pumpkin to take home. Racers can also add an extra challenge to their 5K by choosing the Tough Pumpkin option which gives runners a pumpkin to carry through the race.

9am

Kristy Pepping said:  This race raises awareness and funds to support Earth Day Indiana, an environmental awareness organization committed to recycling. They will have a recycling dumpster for plastic water bottles; bibs are ones left over from previous 5Ks and participants will receive a recycled (unused) commemorative medal from a previous 5K event attached to a lanyard that is made from recycled plastic bottles.

Cost: $20 - $25+ per racer

12 pm

Beth Wood said:  Set out on the Hot Cider Hustle 5K timed or un-timed walk or run through White River State Park. Participants will receive a caramel apple, hot cider, finisher's mug and long sleeve quarter-zip pullover at the race.

9am

Kristy Pepping said:  Buddy Walk raises money and awareness for the Down Syndrome Indiana community. This is a family-friendly walk that is perfect for all kids and parents.

10:30am

Kristy Pepping said:  This is a great race for kids since runners and walkers are both welcome to participate in this 5K. At the end of the race you get a specially- designed 5K medal and commemorative short-sleeve technical shirt. Plus free Gatorade, post-race fruit, granola bars, cookies, entertainment & one free beer (for 21+!).

Cost: $40 - $45 per racer

7 am

Beth Wood said:  The Best Buddies Friendship 5K Fitness Run & Walk at Celebration Plaza and White River State Park Canal in downtown Indianapolis is the number one walk in the country raising awareness and funds to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Cost: registration is free and there is no minimum fundraising amount to participate!

10:30 am

Beth Wood said:  Support the Trinity Free Clinic that provides free medical and dental care to those in need in Hamilton County by participating in the Trinity Free Clinic Run for Wellness. This is a family-friendly 5K run or walk on a flat USATF certified road course. Folks also have the option to run a 10 K or 15K too! Participants will receive a finisher's medal, race shirt and post race refreshments. Families can enjoy face painting, balloon twisting, crafts, jugglers and more family fun activities.

9am

Beth Wood said:  Come out the Holliday Park and run or hike their beautiful trails this St. Patrick's Day weekend! They have lots of options, either 5, 3 or 1 mile on trails and a Tot Trot for the little ones. Stick around after the race, they'll have a kids zone featuring a climbing wall, crafts, games and more. There's a hospitality tent for race participants and child care is provided with reservation. This is a rain or shine event so come dressed for the weather.

Ages: 10+ for the 3 or 5 mile options, 6-12 for the 1 mile, and under 6 for the Tot Trot

Cost: $15 - $35 per person, the Tot Trot is free

9:30 am