Runners will start in chilly 37°F conditions — dress in layers for the corral and plan to shed early. Temps will climb significantly to 53°F by later miles, so expect fading conditions as the race progresses. Moderate winds around 13mph may affect pacing on open sections of the course.

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Race Info

The 10K starts and finishes at Civic Square in Carmel and follows the half marathon route before turning around on the Monon Trail and returning to the finish.

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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)

FAQ

When is the 2026 Women's Running Festival 10K?

The 2026 Women's Running Festival 10K will be held on Saturday October 17, 2026.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Women's Running Festival 10K?

The forecast calls for a high of 54°F and a low of 37°F with a 0% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best 10K race plan.

Historical Weather

Based on 7 years of data

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57°F

L:56° H:59°

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Conditions

Rain Freq

29%

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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.

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2024 Women's Running Festival 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2024	71°/71°	Light	69°
2023 Women's Running Festival 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2023	40°/45°	-	41°
2021 Women's Running Festival 10K Indianapolis, IN · Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain. 2021Indianapolis, IN	56°/57°	Light	53°
2020 Women's Running Festival 10K Indianapolis, IN · Clear conditions throughout the day. 2020Indianapolis, IN	45°/49°	-	38°
2019 Women's Running Festival 10K Indianapolis, IN · Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2019Indianapolis, IN	67°/68°	-	65°
2018 Women's Running Festival 10K Indianapolis, IN · Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2018Indianapolis, IN	48°/50°	-	44°
2014 Women's Running Festival 10K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2014	66°/70°	-	55°