Carmel Marathon
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Event overview
The Carmel Marathon Weekend takes place on April 18, 2026 in Carmel, Indiana. The event includes a marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K and is held at 200 City Center Drive. The marathon course is USATF certified as a Boston Qualifier. Organizers list the event among the 50 largest marathons in the US and describe it as ranking in the top-25 of marathons for Boston qualification. Course terrain is described as flat to rolling and highlights parts of Carmel.
Race format and race-day services
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
All distances use the same official start and finish area next to the Palladium Music Center at the corner of 3rd Avenue and City Center Drive. Marathon and half marathon runners start together in the south two lanes; the 10K and 5K start together in the north two lanes. The four lanes are separated by a grass median for about 300 yards before the first turn where courses diverge. Marathon and half pacers are provided; marathon pacers aim for Boston-qualifying paces. Aid stations offer water and Gatorade roughly every 1.5 miles. Free parking is available at the expo and start/finish area. The finish area includes a recovery zone with a pancake service and an official beer garden. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.