The Opening Act 5K Run & Walk Hosted by Salt & Spice Run Club
- Date Sun 20th September 2026
- Time 10:30AM EDT
- Location Carmel, Indiana
- Price $43.90
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and groove to the beat at the 2nd Annual Opening Act 5K Run & Walk, taking place on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in beautiful Carmel, Hamilton. This vibrant event is perfectly timed to kick off the excitement of PorchFest, an all-day free music festival just three blocks away. With a 10:30 AM start time, participants will have plenty of time to complete the 5K course, socialize, and enjoy the festive atmosphere.
The race begins on Monon Blvd at MidTown, leading runners north and then west towards Meadowlark Park before looping back to finish strong. As you make your way along the course, keep an eye out for the Carmel Tipsy Tour cart, which will be adding to the fun with music and refreshments. Celebrate your accomplishment with a post-race drink courtesy of Fork & Ale, and don’t miss out on the unique concert poster awards for age group winners! Plus, your participation supports local animal rescues, making this event not just a run, but a way to help furry friends find forever homes. Join us for a memorable day of fitness, fun, and community spirit!
The race begins on Monon Blvd at MidTown, leading runners north and then west towards Meadowlark Park before looping back to finish strong. As you make your way along the course, keep an eye out for the Carmel Tipsy Tour cart, which will be adding to the fun with music and refreshments. Celebrate your accomplishment with a post-race drink courtesy of Fork & Ale, and don’t miss out on the unique concert poster awards for age group winners! Plus, your participation supports local animal rescues, making this event not just a run, but a way to help furry friends find forever homes. Join us for a memorable day of fitness, fun, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
Ready to get your run and groove on? Join us for the 2nd Annual Opening Act 5K run/walk on a Sunday before PorchFest, Carmel's all-day free music festival. You will be "part of the show" by participating. Strategically timed with a 10:30 AM start on Sunday, you will have time to finish, socialize then walk through MidTown to the start of PorchFest, just three blocks away. MidTown is in the DORA district so if you partake in an adult beverage, you are free to walk around MidTown with the special cup we provide. Enjoy a post-race refreshment courtesy of Fork & Ale. Look for the Carmel Tipsy Tour cart on the course providing music, fun and sips along the way.
The Opening Act 5K needs a concert poster right? We have them and they will be made into age group awards with the look matching the finisher medal and official event shirt.
The course starts and finishes on the Monon Blvd at MidTown and takes runners north on the Monon, west towards Meadowlark Park then south to City Center Drive then back north to the finish.
Proceeds benefit local animal rescues as our company's mission is to support those groups working hard to find forever homes.
The Opening Act 5K needs a concert poster right? We have them and they will be made into age group awards with the look matching the finisher medal and official event shirt.
The course starts and finishes on the Monon Blvd at MidTown and takes runners north on the Monon, west towards Meadowlark Park then south to City Center Drive then back north to the finish.
Proceeds benefit local animal rescues as our company's mission is to support those groups working hard to find forever homes.
Races
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The Opening Act 5K
Incl. $3.90 Fee & Official Event Shirt
Sun 20th September 2026 (10:30AM EDT)
$43.90
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