Butler Bulldog Jog - hosted by Indy Runners

  • Date Sat 11th April 2026
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Indianapolis, Indiana
  • Price $27.50 - $43.40
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the Butler Bulldog Jog on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in the heart of Indianapolis, Marion! This vibrant event marks the sixth year of an energetic partnership between Butler University and the Indy Runners and Indy Walkers club. Runners and walkers of all ages can participate in a scenic 5K that offers a flat, fast course perfect for competitive racers and families alike. The day will be filled with uplifting support from Butler Blue, the Butler Cheer, Hink, and the Butler Pep Band, ensuring a lively atmosphere as you make your way through the beautiful campus.

In addition to the in-person race, a Virtual Option allows Butler alumni and supporters from across the country to join in the fun and contribute to our charitable efforts. Proceeds from the event will benefit three worthy organizations: Butler HRC student programs, Indy Runners giving back initiatives, and the Indy Humane Society. Don’t forget, you can even bring your furry friends along for the 5K! Strollers are welcome too, but please reserve them for the 5K course. Mark your calendars for this fantastic event that combines community spirit, charity, and fitness, and join us for a memorable day!

Organiser's Description

We had another wonderful day on Campus in 2024 for our Bulldog Jog - the 5th year of our partnership race with Butler University and Indy Runners and Indy Walkers running club! We're looking forward to even more fun in 2025.

And we'll have Butler Blue, Butler Cheer and Hink, and the Butler Pep Band out once again to support you and our Dawg Walk.

We have been blessed to have a good amount of additional Donations to bolster our charitable giving. This year we will once again be splitting the Donations between our three beneficiaries - Butler HRC student programs, Indy Runners giving back initiatives, and the Indy Humane Society.

Our 5K continues to be a nice tour through our lovely Campus with a flat, fast course for racing hard if you like, or a great family event for kids as well.

Maps - available at our Indy Runners Website by Clicking Here [https://indyrunners.org/bulldog-jog/]

(We will continue to have our VIRTUAL OPTION for Butler Alumni (or other Butler lovers, or Indy Runners members, or Dawg lovers for that matter) scattered across the country to be able to participate and support the cause, or for anyone Local who would like to still support our Beneficiaries, but might not be available on race day itself. We will still have race shirts for all of our Virtual participants as well (well mail them to you).

DOG NOTE: We've had some inquiries about running with your Dog in the races. We can allow folks to run the 5k with their dog if you like - but please be careful of other runner's legs around you. But PLEASE NO DOGS IN THE 10K THROUGH NEWFIELDS. Thanks for your understanding.

STROLLER NOTE: Also please limit the use of running strollers with young Dawg fans on board to just the 5k as well. It's a little tight on the Canal Towpath for passing, so best to stay on the wider roads of the 5k. Thanks so much.

Thanks for your support and see you soon!

Races

  • Bulldog Jog 5K

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & Short Sleeve Tech Shirt

    Sat 11th April 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $32.80

    OPENS 31 AUG
    A nice tour of Campus to get things rolling.
  • Indy Runners 10k

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & Short Sleeve Tech Shirt

    Sat 11th April 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $43.40

    OPENS 31 AUG
    Note: We need to ask folks to keep up an 18:00 pace for our 10k. We will have a cut off at roughly Mile 4.7 to ask folks to cut over to Holcomb Gardens to finish out the course. Thank you for your understanding.
  • Blue's 1-Mile Dawg Walk

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & Short Sleeve Tech Shirt

    Sat 11th April 2026 (8:05AM EDT)

    $27.50

    OPENS 31 AUG
    Proceeds supporting the Indy Humane Society.
  • Virtual Race

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & Short Sleeve Tech Shirt

    $27.50

    OPENS 31 AUG
    Originally designed for Butler Alumni nationwide or worldwide to participate and still support the Butler HRC programs and Indy Runners Scholarships, this year it continues to provide a nice opportunity for locals to contribute who might not be available on race day itself. We'll mail you your Race Shirt as well.

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Location

Butler University Health and Recreation Complex, 530 W 49th St, Indianapolis, 46208, IN, United States

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