Carmel, United States of America · Saturday 17 October 2026
~ 2026 Indiana Women s Running Festival ~ Half Marathon, 10K, & the Inspiring Women 5K! Enjoy the fall colors in Carmel ~ The largest women-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-only event. Join us to see what everyone is talking about.
Adjusted Time
1:40:47
Time difference: -4.2 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Women's Running Festival featuring a Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K is a half marathon held in Carmel, United States of America, scheduled for Saturday 17 October 2026. The course is run on road surface with 0m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 0m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Women's Running Festival featuring a Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K website.
This is a very flat course with only 0m of total elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from 0m to 0m above sea level — a 0m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.
Women's Running Festival featuring a Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for marathon running. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for runners targeting a personal best time.
Our difficulty rating for Women's Running Festival featuring a Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based half marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
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