Indy Runners and Walkers is fully directed by volunteers. Without your help, the club and all it provides would not be possible. This page contains a list of various volunteer opportunities. If you’ve gotten value from the club, please consider “giving back” by volunteering.
2024 Spring Training Program (January-April, 2024)
This is a training program for spring half marathons.
- Web page: https://indyrunners.org/spring-training-program/
- To volunteer, email the training program director Mark Nickerson at springtraining@indyrunners.org.
Groundhog 5 (February 4, 2024)
This is a free race provided to the community. Optional monetary donations are accepted for the Zionsville Food Pantry.
- Web page: https://indyrunners.org/groundhog-race/
- To volunteer: https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/IN/Zionsville/Groundhog7miler5milerhostedbyIndyRunners
Sam Costa Half and Quarter Marathons (March 23, 2024)
This is the club’s flagship race. The “Sam Costa” is the oldest race in the state.
- Race website: https://samcosta.com/
- To volunteer: https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/IN/Carmel/SamCostaHalfMarathonandQuarterMarathon
Bulldog Jog 5k / Indy Runners 10k / One Mile Dawg Walk (April 20, 2024)
This race is a partnership with Butler University. The net proceeds go to the Butler HRC and Indy Runners and Walkers. The Dawg Walk benefits the Indianapolis Humane Society.
- Web page: https://indyrunners.org/bulldog-jog/
- To volunteer: https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/IN/Indianapolis/BulldogJog
2024 Fall Race Training Program (July-October, 2024)
This is a training program for spring half marathons.
- Web page: https://indyrunners.org/fall-training-program/
- To volunteer, email the training program director Brian Schuetter at falltraining@indyrunners.org.
Indy Runners Charity XC Challenge (September 2024?)
This is a cross country race where the proceeds go to a variety of charities that you choose!
- Web page: https://indyrunners.org/indy-runners-charity-xc-challenge/
- To volunteer, email the race director Brian Schuetter at medical@indyrunners.org.
Run the Monon (October 2024?)
This is a fun chance to get in your longest training run or walk to prepare for a fall half marathon or marathon! Most of the event follows a long stretch of the popular Monon Trail.
- Web page: https://indyrunners.org/run-the-monon/
- To volunteer, email the race director Brian Schuetter at medical@indyrunners.org.