Carmel Marathon Weekend
Join thousands of runners in Carmel, Indiana on May 31, 2026, for a premier spring racing experience that ranks among America's largest marathons and boasts an excellent Boston qualifier course. This speedy, flat event welcomes all levels with marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K distancesβall starting and finishing together near the Palladium Music Center, making it ideal for families and cheering squads. You'll benefit from convenient perks including free parking, pace group leaders (with Boston-qualifying splits available), unique medals for each distance, water stations spaced every 1.5 miles, plus a pancake recovery village and beer garden to celebrate afterward.
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