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Carmel Marathon
Carmel Marathon is a marathon and half marathon event held in Carmel, Indiana. It is usually held in April; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 4,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- April
- Location
- Carmel, IN
- Field size
- ~4,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- April (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Carmel, Indiana
- Distances
- Marathon, Half
- Field size
- About 4,000 runners
- Course
- Rolling hills
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- carmelmarathon.com
About the Carmel Marathon
A flat, fast spring marathon weekend through Carmel offering full and half marathons, 10K, 5K, and relay, popular for Boston qualifying times and PRs.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- FindMyMarathon Top 50 BQ Races 2026 — #41 (BQ rate 12.9%, PR score 98.9, Mostly Flat); Indiana's second-largest marathon; USATF-certified Boston qualifier; consistently ranks among the top 25 marathons for Boston qualifiers
- Notes
- Popular local marathon
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Carmel Marathon: common questions
- When is the Carmel Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in April. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Carmel Marathon held?
- In Carmel, Indiana.
- What distances does the Carmel Marathon offer?
- Marathon and Half.
- How many people run the Carmel Marathon?
- About 4,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Carmel Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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