top of page

Race Week Details

Thank you for registering for the 2024 Indiana Women's Running Festival!

 

We look forward to seeing you next Saturday, August 31. Please review the important race information below:

​

Expo and Packet Pickup - Friday, August 30

  • When: Friday, August 30, 4-8 p.m. Eastern

  • Where: Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel, 11925 N Meridian Street, Carmel, IN 46032

  • Parking: Parking is free and available outside the hotel’s main entrance.

  • Packet Pickup: Need to pick up a friend’s packet? No problem! The person picking up the participant's packet must have a copy of the participant's driver's license, or a copy of the participant's confirmation email (sent via email when they registered). To confirm your registration, click here.

  • Online Store Orders: Did you place an online store order? Don’t forget to pick it up at the expo!

  • Pasta Dinner: Enjoy your pre-race pasta dinner at the Renaissance!
    Friday, August 30, 5-10 p.m.
    Grille 39
    $29.95 per person (tax and gratuity not included)
    Click here to purchase pasta dinner tickets.

​

​

Race Day Event Schedule - Saturday, August 31​

  • 6-7:15 a.m. Packet Pickup and Race Day Registration (Carmel Gazebo, Civic Square, 3 Civic Square, Carmel)

  • 6:30-11:30 a.m. Gear Check (Carmel Gazebo, Civic Square, 3 Civic Square, Carmel)

  • 7 a.m. Start Corrals Open

  • 7:20 a.m. Pre-Race Ceremonies

  • 7:30 a.m. Start of the Half Marathon, 10K and 5K

  • 8 a.m. Post-Race Party Begins

  • 8:30 a.m. 5K Awards

  • 9 a.m. 10K Awards

  • 10 a.m. Half Marathon Awards
    All times local/Eastern.

​

​

Registration Info

  • Registration Confirmation: To confirm your registration, please login to your RunSignup account or click here.

  • Deferrals: The deadline for all deferrals is 11:59 p.m. Eastern on Sunday, August 25.

  • Event Distance Changes: To change your event distance (upgrade or downgrade), please login to your RunSignup account. Click Manage Registration, then Transfer Event. Follow the prompts to complete your transfer. Click here for detailed instructions. Event distance changes can also be made on site at the expo. To upgrade, you will need to pay the difference between the cost of the event registration fees. You may downgrade at no cost. Event distance changes are available until the end of the expo at 8 p.m. Eastern on Friday, August 30.

  • Participant Transfers: The deadline for all participant transfers is 11:59 p.m. Eastern on Sunday, August 25.

  • Virtual Event: The deadline for all virtual event changes is 11:59 p.m. Eastern on Sunday, August 25.

​

​

General Race Info

  • Bib Assignments: We are using dynamic bib assignments for this event. Your bib will be assigned when you check in at packet pickup. You do not need to look up your bib number in advance.

  • Cancellation Policy: Event management, along with the City of Carmel, has the authority to cancel or delay the event for any reason due to extreme weather, accidents, city emergency, health risks, etc. In the event of cancellation, the race will not be rescheduled and refunds will not be issued.

  • Aid Stations: We offer both water and Gatorade at every aid station. Aid stations are located approximately every mile.

  • Toilets: There are toilets located throughout the course. There is a minimum of one port-o-let or permanent restroom located near each of the aid stations throughout the course.

  • Age Limits: Half marathon and 10K participants must be 10 years and older. The 5K is open to participants of all ages, including kiddos in strollers!

  • Swag: All registered participants will receive an event shirt and goodie bag, and all finishers will receive a custom-designed medal.

  • Gear Check: Gear check is available at the Gazebo. NOTE: The event organizers will not be responsible for checked bags & lost items.

  • Course Time Limit: The course time limit or the half marathon is 4 hours (roughly 18:15/mile pace).

  • Headphones and iPods: We strongly recommend these or other audio items NOT be used due to the safety of yourself and other participants. Please ensure that you are able to hear those around you.

  • Jogging Strollers: Jogging strollers are only allowed for the 5K and not in the half marathon or 10K. Strollers should begin at the back of the start corrals behind the runners.

  • Dogs: Dogs are only allowed in the 5K and not in the half marathon or 10K. This is due to insurance and safety reasons. Those with dogs must start at the back of the start corrals. Dogs must be on a 4 foot leash or shorter. Improper leash length or positioning in the corrals will result in a disqualification.

​

​

Results & Photos

  • Results: Visit the Worley Erhart-Graves Financial Advisors results tent near the Gazebo in the post-race party area for your official results. Full results will also be available post-race at WomensRunningFestival.com. Live participant results can be found via RunSignUp here.

  • Photos: Get ready to smile for the cameras! For only $19.99 (half marathon) or $14.99 (10K and 5K) you can receive the FinisherPix Photo Pack in Digital Format. A link to download all images will automatically be emailed to you when photos are available online. Log in to your RunSignUp account to pre-purchase! A photo link will also be sent out to all participants post-race.

​

​

Awards

All awards will be based on gun time. Awards must be picked up on race day. Awards will not be mailed except for cash awards. Click here for more information. 

​

Age group awards will go to the top-3 of each distance. Age groups: 12-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

​

Please check the Worley Erhart-Graves Financial Advisors results tent near the Gazebo if you think you won an age group award!

​

​

Race Day Parking

Free parking is available near the start/finish line and Carmel Gazebo. Please click here for a parking map.

​

​

Course Maps

Please click here to view all course maps and elevation charts.

​

​

Pacers

Please click here to meet the Women's Half Marathon pacers. You do not need to sign up with the pacers in advance. Just look for the pacers’ signs at the start line corrals to join their groups.

​

​

Post-Race Party

The fun doesn’t stop at the finish line! Stick around for our post-race festival at the Carmel Gazebo.

​

In addition to the traditional post-race refreshments and goodies, Runners Forum will be grilling hot dogs, hamburgers and bean burgers (on a separate grill). Enjoy samples from Chicken Salad Chick and cookies courtesy of Aramark.

​

Celebrate with a complimentary beer from Westfield-based Field Brewing or a glass of wine from Sugar Creek Winery! Additional pours will also be available for sale. Please bring your ID! 

​

The Carmel Farmers Market is the perfect place to visit after your race finish! Stop in at the Carter Green for 70-plus vendors offering Indiana-grown and produced products.

bottom of page