Women's Running Festival featuring a Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K
Sat October 17, 2026
Carmel, IN 46032 US
Join us at the largest women's-only running in Indiana! Events include WRF Half Marathon, WRF 10K, Inspiring Women 5K, and Women's Running Festival Virtual Half, 10K or 5K.
Events
- WRF Half Marathon
Price: $60
Time: 8:00AM EDT - 12:00PM EDT
Open to ages 10+ - WRF 10K
Price: $40
Time: 8:00AM EDT - 12:00PM EDT
Open to ages 8+ - Inspiring Women 5K
Price: $30
Time: 8:00AM EDT - 12:00PM EDT - Women's Running Festival Virtual Half, 10K or 5K
Price: $50
Description
~ 2026 Indiana Women's Running Festival ~ Half Marathon, 10K, & the Inspiring Women 5K! Enjoy the fall colors in Carmel ~ The largest women's-only Half Marathon event in Indiana ~ Enjoy the fall colors in Carmel by joining us in one of the three distances offered; half marathon, 10K and 5K. The half marathon is one of the ten largest, female-only half marathons in the US. To show our support for women's sports, it is the ONLY women's half marathon that pays a top-20 cash purse. Known for its big race feel with small town hospitality, the event offers competitive fields, top-3 age group awards in all distances, beautiful courses and electric atmosphere that has attracted ladies from all over the US! 34 states were represented in 2025. Women encouraging and supporting women makes it a special day. Toeing the line with friends and family, participating 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 larger marathon events including free food, treats and adult beverages. 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.
Interested in Fundraising for one of our Official Charities? Join a fundraising team or start your own fundraising campaign to support one of our Official Charities: The Indiana Women In Need (IWIN) Foundation and the Twisted Pink Foundation.
Additional race information can be found at https://www.womensrunningfestival.com/ .
Place 3 Civic Square Carmel, IN US 46032
