Sam Costa Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Sam Costa Half Marathon and Quarter Marathon is scheduled for Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Carmel, Indiana. The event includes two distances:
- Half Marathon
- Quarter Marathon
The race is organized by Indy Runners and Walkers, a volunteer-led, not-for-profit, RRCA-affiliated running and walking club. The event traces its origins to 1970 and has been managed by the club since the early 1980s. Northview Church (Carmel Campus) at 12900 Hazel Dell Parkway serves as the venue and has hosted the event since 2006. The church provides a warm indoor Student Activity Center for pre-race and post-race activities.
Logistics and registration
There is a 3-hour time limit for the event, which corresponds to an average pace of 13:44 per mile for the Half Marathon and 27:28 per mile for the Quarter Marathon. Walkers are strongly encouraged to choose the Quarter Marathon. Registration for the 2026 events opens November 15, 2025 at 12:00am EST. Listed 2026 entry prices range from $48 to $60, and the page shows available spots for each event. Net proceeds support local running and walking programs, high school scholarships, seasonal training, and community runs/walks. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.