Women's Running Festival featuring a Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K
- Date Sat 30th August 2025
- Location Carmel, Indiana
- Price $38.60 - $70.40
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an inspiring day of fitness and camaraderie at the Women's Running Festival on Saturday, August 30th, 2025, in the vibrant city of Carmel, Hamilton. This fantastic event features a Half Marathon, a 10K, and the Get a Move On Cancer 5K, making it the largest women's-only half marathon in Indiana and one of the ten largest in the U.S. Experience the thrill of racing alongside women from across the nation, as last year saw participation from 31 states!
The scenic course winds through beautiful parks, shaded areas, and serene ponds, providing a perfect backdrop for runners of all levels. Celebrate your achievements in the lively post-race party at Civic Square, complete with free food and adult beverages. Plus, enjoy the convenience of free parking and the proximity to Carmel's award-winning Farmers Market, just a short walk from the finish line. Join us for a day filled with joy, encouragement, and the unique spirit of women supporting women! Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience!
The scenic course winds through beautiful parks, shaded areas, and serene ponds, providing a perfect backdrop for runners of all levels. Celebrate your achievements in the lively post-race party at Civic Square, complete with free food and adult beverages. Plus, enjoy the convenience of free parking and the proximity to Carmel's award-winning Farmers Market, just a short walk from the finish line. Join us for a day filled with joy, encouragement, and the unique spirit of women supporting women! Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience!
Organiser's Description
_~ 2025 INDIANA WOMEN'S RUNNING FESTIVAL ~_
_HALF MARATHON, 10K, & THE GET A MOVE ON CANCER 5K!_
AUGUST 30TH, LABOR DAY WEEKEND AT THE CIVIC SQUARE IN CARMEL!
~ THE LARGEST WOMEN'S-ONLY HALF MARATHON EVENT IN INDIANA. JOIN US! ~
One of the ten largest, female-only half marathons in the US AND the largest-women's only running event in Indiana. Known for its big race feel with small town hospitality, the event offers competitive fields, top-3 age group awards in all distances, beautiful course and electric atmosphere that has attracted ladies from all over the US! 31 states were represented in 2024. Women encouraging and supporting women makes it a special day. Toeing the line with friends and family, participing for themselves or others. The course offers a beautiful run with shade, parks, ponds and trees. The wonderful post-race area party in Civic Square offers more than most marathons including free food and adult beverages. And don't forget about Carmel's award winning Farmers Market, a 5-minute walk from the finish line. Free parking at the Expo and on race day! Within walking distance shopping, restaurants and more! There is something special at a women's only event. Join us to see what everyone is talking about.
_HALF MARATHON, 10K, & THE GET A MOVE ON CANCER 5K!_
AUGUST 30TH, LABOR DAY WEEKEND AT THE CIVIC SQUARE IN CARMEL!
~ THE LARGEST WOMEN'S-ONLY HALF MARATHON EVENT IN INDIANA. JOIN US! ~
One of the ten largest, female-only half marathons in the US AND the largest-women's only running event in Indiana. Known for its big race feel with small town hospitality, the event offers competitive fields, top-3 age group awards in all distances, beautiful course and electric atmosphere that has attracted ladies from all over the US! 31 states were represented in 2024. Women encouraging and supporting women makes it a special day. Toeing the line with friends and family, participing for themselves or others. The course offers a beautiful run with shade, parks, ponds and trees. The wonderful post-race area party in Civic Square offers more than most marathons including free food and adult beverages. And don't forget about Carmel's award winning Farmers Market, a 5-minute walk from the finish line. Free parking at the Expo and on race day! Within walking distance shopping, restaurants and more! There is something special at a women's only event. Join us to see what everyone is talking about.
Races
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WRF Half Marathon
Incl. $5.40 Fee & Ladies Cut Short Sleeve or Tank
Sat 30th August 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$70.40
Enjoy the beautiful course in Carmel as the course winds through parks, old neighborhoods, by ponds and along the beautiful Monon Greenway. Cookout following the race then enjoy all the shopping and the peaceful setting of the Civic Square. -
Wrf 10k
Incl. $4.20 Fee & Ladies Cut Short Sleeve or Tank
Sat 30th August 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$49.20
The 10K made its debut in 2024 to rave reviews! Perfect distance for training for a fall marathon or half marathon. -
Get a MOVE on Cancer 5K
Incl. $3.60 Fee & Ladies Cut Short Sleeve or Tank
Sat 30th August 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$38.60
Start with the half marathoners and 10K runners then split just before the 1.5 mile point. Rejoin the main course on the Monon at Main Street then south through Midtown, past the Palladium to the Gazebo for the finish. Cash purse + age group awards. -
Women's Running Festival Virtual Half, 10K or 5K
Incl. $4.50 Fee & Ladies Cut Short Sleeve or Tank
$54.50
Join us from a far by signing up as a virtual runner.
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Women's Running Festival featuring a Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K