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Winter races near Indianapolis (2026-27)

Updated November 7, 2026

18 races are on the calendar near Indianapolis in winter 2026-27, starting with Krazy Krampus on Friday, December 4 in Indianapolis. That covers December to February. 13 of them publish an upcoming price increase, so signing up early saves money.

All winter races5K races (14)10K races (6)Half marathons (5)Trail races (8)

• Fri4Dec

  Krazy Krampus

  Fri Dec 4 · 5:00 PM · Indianapolis · Indianapolis

  5K

  from $25Sign up ↗
• Sat5Dec

  Jingle Bell Run - Indiana

  Sat Dec 5 · 8:00 AM · Fishers · Carmel, Fishers & North Suburbs

  1 mile5K10K

  from $45Goes up Dec 4Sign up ↗
• Sat5Dec

  Brew Ho Ho Ho 5K

  Sat Dec 5 · 10:45 AM · Indianapolis · Indianapolis

  5KTrail

  from $39.99Goes up Nov 13Sign up ↗
• Sun6Dec

  Santa Hustle Indianapolis

  Sun Dec 6 · 7:30 AM · Indianapolis · Indianapolis

  1 mile5K10KHalf marathon

  from $29.99Goes up Nov 30Sign up ↗
• Sun6Dec

  Candy Cane Course- Indianapolis

  Sun Dec 6 · 9:00 AM · Indianapolis · Indianapolis

  1 mile5K10K9.3 miles

  from $27Goes up Nov 15Sign up ↗
• Sat12Dec

  6th Annual Glühwein Gallop 5k

  Sat Dec 12 · 9:00 AM · Carmel · Carmel, Fishers & North Suburbs

  5K

  from $38Goes up Dec 6Sign up ↗
• Thu17Dec

  Holiday Lights @ the Rails 5K & Kids Dash

  Thu Dec 17 · 5:45 PM · Greenfield · South & West Suburbs

  5KTrail

  from $42.99Goes up Nov 27Sign up ↗
• Sat19Dec

  The Donut 5K Holiday Run/Walk

  Sat Dec 19 · 9:00 AM · Carmel · Carmel, Fishers & North Suburbs

  5K

  from $49Sign up ↗
• Thu24Dec

  Rudolph Run 5K Run/Walk

  Thu Dec 24 · 9:00 AM · Shelbyville · South & West Suburbs

  5KTrail

  from $30Goes up Dec 20Sign up ↗
• Fri1Jan

  Cheers to New Years 5K (Indianapolis)

  Fri Jan 1 · 10:00 AM · Indianapolis · Indianapolis

  5K

  from $39.99Goes up Nov 14Sign up ↗
• Sat9Jan

  Winter Night Trail Run

  Sat Jan 9 · 6:00 PM · Indianapolis · Indianapolis

  10KHalf marathonTrail

  from $57Sign up ↗
• Sun17Jan

  FroMoMoFo 20 miler & 10 mile fun run

  Sun Jan 17 · 9:30 AM · Martinsville · South & West Suburbs

  10 miles20 milesTrail

  from $65Goes up Dec 31Sign up ↗
• Sat23Jan

  Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Indianapolis

  Sat Jan 23 · 9:00 AM · Indianapolis · Indianapolis

  1 mile5K10KHalf marathon

  from $22Goes up Nov 29Sign up ↗
• Sun7Feb

  Groundhog 7-miler/5-miler hosted by Indy Runners

  Sun Feb 7 · 1:00 PM · Zionsville · Carmel, Fishers & North Suburbs

  5 miles7 milesTrail

  Sign up ↗
• Sat13Feb

  Be My Valentine Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk - Hosted By Nifs

  Sat Feb 13 · 10:00 AM · Indianapolis · Indianapolis

  5KHalf marathon

  from $39.99Goes up Dec 14Sign up ↗
• Sat20Feb

  Winter Trail Frosty

  Sat Feb 20 · 10:00 AM · Indianapolis · Indianapolis

  10KHalf marathonTrail

  from $44Sign up ↗
• Sat20Feb

  Melt The Trail

  Sat Feb 20 · 10:30 AM · Westfield · Carmel, Fishers & North Suburbs

  5KTrail

  from $35Goes up Nov 22Sign up ↗
• Sat27Feb

  45th Annual - Polar Bear Winter Classic

  Sat Feb 27 · 8:30 AM · Indianapolis · Indianapolis

  5K5 miles13.05K

  from $40Goes up Dec 6Sign up ↗

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Quick answers

How many races are near Indianapolis in winter 2026-27?

18 races are listed near Indianapolis in winter 2026-27. The first is Krazy Krampus on Friday, December 4 in Indianapolis, and the last is 45th Annual - Polar Bear Winter Classic on February 27.

What is the cheapest race near Indianapolis in winter 2026-27?

Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Indianapolis on January 23 has the lowest listed entry fee: $22. Prices are before the registration platform's processing fee.

When does the next early-bird price end for races near Indianapolis?

Brew Ho Ho Ho 5K: the 5K goes from $39.99 to $46.99 after November 13. 12 more of these races publish a later price increase.

Are there half marathons or marathons near Indianapolis in winter 2026-27?

Yes: 5 half marathons and 0 marathons. The first is Santa Hustle Indianapolis on December 6.