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You Can Still Register for the Geist Half Marathon, 10 & 5K!

Don’t miss your chance to experience the beauty of Geist Reservoir, an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast, and the spirit of community at the 17th annual Geist Half Marathon, 10K & 5K on September 13! This race is family-friendly and walker-friendly, and all participants receive a race shirt, medal, and free drink ticket for the post-race party! Register now.

All participants receive a race shirt, medal, timing bib, and access to the post-race party. VIP registration is SOLD OUT.

Packet Pick-Up

  • Friday, September 12 from 11 AM to 8 PM
  • Grace Church (12450 Olio Road)

Please bring the QR code in your participant email to packet pick-up. You can print it or show on your phone. If you are picking up for a friend, please bring their QR code also!

Note: All race packets MUST be picked up on 9/12/25 unless you paid for the race day WILL CALL pick-up.  No packets will be sent out via mail. 

Participant Parking

General Parking:

  • Fall Creek Elementary School (12131 Olio Rd., Fishers IN 46037)
  • Fall Creek Intermediate School north lot (12011 Olio Rd., Fishers IN 46037)
  • Fall Creek Junior High School (12001 Olio Rd., Fishers IN 46037)
  • Grace Church (12450 Olio Rd., Fishers, IN 46037)

 VIP Parking: Fall Creek Intermediate School south lot (12011 Olio Rd., Fishers IN 46037) *Must have approved pass in dash to enter lot.

Road Closures: Find road closures for the event here.

Join the Post Race Party!

After you cross the finish line and grab your medal, head up to the after party in the middle of Olio Road to celebrate your victory!

  • Enjoy a free drink from MashCraft Brewing, Athletic Brewing, or Java House with the drink ticket on your race bib. Complimentary chocolate milk will be provided to all race participants, courtesy of the American Dairy Association.
  • Enjoy an all-you-can-eat breakfast with pancakes and breakfast tortilla wraps to support local nonprofit, Hero Hut! Breakfast is $11 per person, and every dollar supports their mission to encourage veterans to discover a civilian life defined by service and surrounded by community. Get your breakfast ticket here. 

2025 Medals and Race T-shirt

The 2025 medals and race shirt feature the iconic scenery and bridges of Geist Reservoir on a cozy, cotton tee! This design was created by Fishers resident and high school senior, Laila Lewis, and received an overwhelming number of votes during our Community Art Contest.

Learn more about Laila here.

Become a Pacer!

Interested in becoming a pacer for the Geist Half Marathon, 10K and 5K? Please apply here. Pacing is a volunteer position that if selected, pacers will receive FREE race registration for the Half Marathon and an exclusive singlet or shirt to be worn during the race. We ask that you also be aware we’d like to schedule a virtual meeting to review pacing responsibilities and conduct prior to race day.

Hear Stories and Running Tips from Past Years’ Ambassadors

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About the Geist Half Race Series

The Geist Half Marathon, 10K & 5K, returns for its 17th year on Saturday, September 13, 2025! Operated by the City of Fishers in partnership with Vision Events Management, the race showcases the beauty of Geist Reservoir with stunning water views, tree covered trails, and waterfront bridges. The Geist Half Marathon race series offers a 5K (3.1 miles), 10K (6.2 miles), and a Half Marathon (21.0975km or 13.1 miles). Geist Half Marathon is locally known for its challenging course with hills around every corner, and bridges featuring some of Indiana’s most scenic views.