On 18 April 2026, Carmel Marathon Weekend turns the streets of Carmel into a multi-distance running festival built around four road races: a full marathon, half marathon, 10k and 5k, all sharing the same start/finish area by the Palladium on City Center Drive. The courses are described as flat to gently rolling, following smooth asphalt roads and greenway-style paths that showcase Carmel’s Arts & Design District, roundabouts, parks and multi-use trails. The marathon is USATF-certified and a Boston-qualifying course, with pacers available for both the marathon and half, making it a strong choice for personal-best attempts. Well-spaced aid stations, easy free parking, a finish-line pancake village and a beer garden create a relaxed, celebratory atmosphere for runners and supporters. With multiple distances and simple logistics, it works equally well as a serious goal race or a shared weekend outing for mixed-ability groups.
Races
The Carmel 5K also begins at 8:00 a.m. on 18 April 2026, starting and finishing by the Palladium at 200 City Center Drive, Carmel, and is organised by the Carmel Marathon Weekend crew as an accessible, fast 5 km city loop that lets newer runners and walkers be part of the same big-race atmosphere.
The Carmel 10K starts at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday 18 April 2026 near the Palladium Music Center in Carmel, a 10 km road race organised as part of Carmel Marathon Weekend with a flat loop that peels off separately from the longer courses after the joint start and returns to the same downtown finish.
Also on 18 April 2026 at 8:10 a.m., the Carmel Half Marathon shares the same City Center start/finish in Carmel, IN, a 21.1 km race organised by the Carmel Marathon Weekend team that follows a fast, spectator-friendly version of the marathon route and is regularly ranked among the Midwest’s quickest spring half marathons.
The Carmel Marathon takes place on Saturday 18 April 2026 at 8:10 a.m., starting and finishing next to the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, 200 City Center Dr, Carmel, Indiana, and is organised by the Carmel Marathon Weekend team as a flat-to-gently-rolling, USATF-certified 42.2 km Boston-qualifying road course that loops through Carmel’s neighborhoods, arts district and trails.
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FAQs
What is the Carmel 5K?
How long is the Carmel 5K?
Where does the Carmel 5K take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Carmel 5K?
How can I prepare for the Carmel 5K?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Carmel 5K?
The Carmel 5K also begins at 8:00 a.m. on 18 April 2026, starting and finishing by the Palladium at 200 City Center Drive, Carmel, and is organised by the Carmel Marathon Weekend crew as an accessible, fast 5 km city loop that lets newer runners and walkers be part of the same big-race atmosphere.
The Carmel 5K is 5km long.
The Carmel 5K takes place in Carmel, IN, USA.
Runna classifies the Carmel 5K elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Carmel 5K?
The Carmel 5K also begins at 8:00 a.m. on 18 April 2026, starting and finishing by the Palladium at 200 City Center Drive, Carmel, and is organised by the Carmel Marathon Weekend crew as an accessible, fast 5 km city loop that lets newer runners and walkers be part of the same big-race atmosphere.
How long is the Carmel 5K?
The Carmel 5K is 5km long.
Where does the Carmel 5K take place?
The Carmel 5K takes place in Carmel, IN, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Carmel 5K?
Runna classifies the Carmel 5K elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the Carmel 5K?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Carmel 5K?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Carmel 10K?
How long is the Carmel 10K?
Where does the Carmel 10K take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Carmel 10K?
How can I prepare for the Carmel 10K?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Carmel 10K?
The Carmel 10K starts at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday 18 April 2026 near the Palladium Music Center in Carmel, a 10 km road race organised as part of Carmel Marathon Weekend with a flat loop that peels off separately from the longer courses after the joint start and returns to the same downtown finish.
The Carmel 10K is 10km long.
The Carmel 10K takes place in Carmel, IN, USA.
Runna classifies the Carmel 10K elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Carmel 10K?
The Carmel 10K starts at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday 18 April 2026 near the Palladium Music Center in Carmel, a 10 km road race organised as part of Carmel Marathon Weekend with a flat loop that peels off separately from the longer courses after the joint start and returns to the same downtown finish.
How long is the Carmel 10K?
The Carmel 10K is 10km long.
Where does the Carmel 10K take place?
The Carmel 10K takes place in Carmel, IN, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Carmel 10K?
Runna classifies the Carmel 10K elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the Carmel 10K?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Carmel 10K?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Carmel Half Marathon ?
How long is the Carmel Half Marathon ?
Where does the Carmel Half Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Carmel Half Marathon ?
How can I prepare for the Carmel Half Marathon ?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Carmel Half Marathon ?
Also on 18 April 2026 at 8:10 a.m., the Carmel Half Marathon shares the same City Center start/finish in Carmel, IN, a 21.1 km race organised by the Carmel Marathon Weekend team that follows a fast, spectator-friendly version of the marathon route and is regularly ranked among the Midwest’s quickest spring half marathons.
The Carmel Half Marathon is 21km long.
The Carmel Half Marathon takes place in Carmel, IN, USA.
Runna classifies the Carmel Half Marathon elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Carmel Half Marathon ?
Also on 18 April 2026 at 8:10 a.m., the Carmel Half Marathon shares the same City Center start/finish in Carmel, IN, a 21.1 km race organised by the Carmel Marathon Weekend team that follows a fast, spectator-friendly version of the marathon route and is regularly ranked among the Midwest’s quickest spring half marathons.
How long is the Carmel Half Marathon ?
The Carmel Half Marathon is 21km long.
Where does the Carmel Half Marathon take place?
The Carmel Half Marathon takes place in Carmel, IN, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Carmel Half Marathon ?
Runna classifies the Carmel Half Marathon elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the Carmel Half Marathon ?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Carmel Half Marathon ?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Carmel Marathon?
How long is the Carmel Marathon?
Where does the Carmel Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Carmel Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Carmel Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Carmel Marathon?
The Carmel Marathon takes place on Saturday 18 April 2026 at 8:10 a.m., starting and finishing next to the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, 200 City Center Dr, Carmel, Indiana, and is organised by the Carmel Marathon Weekend team as a flat-to-gently-rolling, USATF-certified 42.2 km Boston-qualifying road course that loops through Carmel’s neighborhoods, arts district and trails.
The Carmel Marathon is 42km long.
The Carmel Marathon takes place in Carmel, IN, USA.
Runna classifies the Carmel Marathon elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Carmel Marathon?
The Carmel Marathon takes place on Saturday 18 April 2026 at 8:10 a.m., starting and finishing next to the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, 200 City Center Dr, Carmel, Indiana, and is organised by the Carmel Marathon Weekend team as a flat-to-gently-rolling, USATF-certified 42.2 km Boston-qualifying road course that loops through Carmel’s neighborhoods, arts district and trails.
How long is the Carmel Marathon?
The Carmel Marathon is 42km long.
Where does the Carmel Marathon take place?
The Carmel Marathon takes place in Carmel, IN, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Carmel Marathon?
Runna classifies the Carmel Marathon elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the Carmel Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Carmel Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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