Holliday Park Trail Run

Holliday Park Trail Run

Fri March 20 - Sat March 21, 2026

Indianapolis, IN 46260 US

Events:

• 5 Mile Trail Run (Timed): Saturday, March 21, 9:00 AM EDT - 11:30 AM EDT. Price: $30. Must finish in 70 mins.
• 3 Mile Trail Hike (Untimed): Saturday, March 21, 9:00 AM EDT - 11:30 AM EDT. Price: $30.
• 1 Mile Trail Run/Hike (Untimed): Friday, March 20, 6:00 PM EDT - 7:30 PM EDT. Ages 6-12. Price: $20.
• Tot Trot (Untimed): Friday, March 20, 6:00 PM EDT - 7:30 PM EDT. Ages 5 and under. Price: $0.
• Shirt Purchase Only: Saturday, March 21, 9:00 AM EDT - 11:30 AM EDT. Price: $0.

Location:

6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN US 46260

Description:

The Holliday Park Trail Run includes fun events for the whole family Friday evening, and both a 5-mile run and 3-mile hike on Saturday morning. Participants will scramble, run, jump, climb or walk along the trails of Holliday Park, Blickman Park, White River, and Williams Creek. Participants will be challenged by uneven terrain, hills, stairs, mud, rocks, roots, and maybe even some water!

Friday Family Fun Events (March 20): Beginning at 6:00 p.m, parents can cheer on their kids as they race from the Ruins and along the trails during the 1-Mile Kids Run (ages 6-12) and Tot Trot (5 and under). Every finisher gets a prize! Once the races are over, everyone is invited to stick around and enjoy a bonfire and s’mores!

Saturday Morning (March 21): Beginning at 9:00 a.m., the 5-mile run and 3-mile hike will challenge participants as they journey along the course. Runners only for the 5 Mile Trail Run. Must be able to finish in 1 hr 10 minutes.

PLEASE NOTE: We do NOT allow dogs at this event.

All proceeds from the Holliday Park Trail Run are used to supplement the city budget, support environmental educational programming, field trips, and maintain the park’s amenities at a high standard.

Race Shirt Add-on:

• Men’s/Unisex Tech Long-Sleeve (XS-XXL): $30
• Youth Tech Short-Sleeve (YXS-YXL): $16

Packet Pick-Up and Raceday Registration:

• Holliday Park Nature Center, 6363 Spring Mill Road.
• Friday, March 14 - 4:00pm - 6:30pm
• Saturday, March 15 - 7:45am - 8:45am

Schedule:

• Friday Evening: Children’s Events
  • 4:00-6:30 PM: Packet Pickup
  • 6:00 PM: 1-Mile Trail Run/Hike (ages 6-12)
  • 6:00 PM: Tot Trot (starts immediately after the 1-Mile Trail Run/Hike)
  • 6:00-7:30 PM: Campfire and S’mores for all participants
• Saturday Morning: 5-Mile Run and 3-Mile Hike
  • 7:45-8:45 AM: Packet Pickup and Race Day Registration
  • 9:00 AM: 5-Mile Run and 3-Mile Hike Begin
  • 9:30-11:30 AM: Post-race refreshments available

Awards:

Top 5 overall Male and Female finishers. Age-group winners will also receive awards.

Event Parking:

Free event parking is available inside of Holliday Park on both Friday and Saturday.

Race Website:

http://hollidaypark.org/trail-run