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Women's Running Festival Half Marathon

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Carmel, IN, USA · October 17, 2026·
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Cool start, moderate winds

Runners will face a temperature range from 37°F at the start to 49°F by the finish, with a steady average humidity of 69%. Winds will be moderate at 13 mph from the ESE, which may affect pacing. It's advisable to dress in layers for the cool temperatures and consider a conservative start to maintain energy.

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About the Women's Running Festival Half Marathon

The Women's Running Festival Half Marathon is a women-only half marathon in Carmel, Indiana, held with a 10K and a 5K on the same morning. The course starts and finishes at Civic Square in Carmel's Midtown and follows the Monon Greenway through parks and neighborhoods. The half marathon has a four-hour time limit and pays a cash purse to its top 20 finishers; in 2023, more than 800 women from 24 states took part in the festival. The race was held in downtown Indianapolis through 2021 and moved to Carmel in 2023.

Race weekend

Saturday, October 17
8:00 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)
8:00 AM10K (6.2 mi)
8:00 AMInspiring Women 5K (3.1 mi)
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Women's Running Festival Half Marathon FAQ

When is the 2026 Women's Running Festival Half Marathon?

The 2026 Women's Running Festival Half Marathon will be held on Saturday October 17, 2026.

What is the time limit for the Women's Running Festival Half Marathon?

The time limit for the Women's Running Festival Half Marathon is 4 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Women's Running Festival Half Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 54°F and a low of 37°F with a 0% chance of rain.

What is the weather usually like for the Women's Running Festival Half Marathon?

Over the 12 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (2014 to 2026), it averaged 56°F at the start and 61°F by a typical finish. Rain fell during race hours in 4 of those years (2015, 2016, 2021 and 2024).

What was the hottest Women's Running Festival Half Marathon?

Of the 12 years on record, 2024 was the warmest, reaching 73°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2026, at 37°F.

What was the windiest Women's Running Festival Half Marathon?

Of the 12 years on record, 2015 was the windiest, with wind averaging 12 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2024, at 0 mph.

Women's Running Festival Half Marathon weather history

Based on 12 years of data
Avg Temp
58°F
L:56° H:61°
RunScore
7
Conditions
Rain Freq
33%
4 of 12 yrs
Wind6mph
Dew52°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

This race has moved. A year marked with a city was run there, and its weather is from there.

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults
2026
clear-day
37°/43°-
10
2025
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54°/62°-
8
2024
rain
71°/73°Light
3
2023
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40°/50°-
10
2021Indianapolis, IN
cloudy
56°/58°Light
8
2020Indianapolis, IN
clear-day
45°/54°-
10
2019Indianapolis, IN
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69°/72°-
4
2018Indianapolis, IN
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48°/53°-
10
2017
clear-day
48°/55°-
10
2016
rain
69°/69°Moderate
4
2015
rain
65°/69°Moderate
4
2014
clear-day
66°/73°-
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