Women's Running Festival featuring a Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K
- Date Sat 30th August 2025 - Sat 13th September 2025
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Carmel, Indiana
- Price $38.60 - $70.40
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of women’s empowerment and athleticism at the 2025 Women's Running Festival, taking place from August 30th to September 13th in the charming city of Carmel, Hamilton! This exciting event features a Half Marathon, a 10K, and the "Get a Move On Cancer" 5K, making it the largest women’s-only running event in Indiana and one of the ten largest in the United States.
On Labor Day weekend, participants will enjoy a beautifully scenic course lined with shade, parks, ponds, and trees, creating the perfect backdrop for a day of camaraderie and competition. With top-3 age group awards for all distances, runners of all levels can experience the thrill of racing alongside friends and family. The vibrant post-race celebration at Civic Square boasts free food, adult beverages, and access to Carmel's award-winning Farmers Market just a short walk from the finish line. Join thousands of women from across the country in this uplifting environment that celebrates female athletes and fosters community spirit. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this inspiring event!
On Labor Day weekend, participants will enjoy a beautifully scenic course lined with shade, parks, ponds, and trees, creating the perfect backdrop for a day of camaraderie and competition. With top-3 age group awards for all distances, runners of all levels can experience the thrill of racing alongside friends and family. The vibrant post-race celebration at Civic Square boasts free food, adult beverages, and access to Carmel's award-winning Farmers Market just a short walk from the finish line. Join thousands of women from across the country in this uplifting environment that celebrates female athletes and fosters community spirit. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this inspiring event!
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