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    Sam Costa Half Marathon and Quarter Marathon - presented by Indy Runners and Walkers

    March 21, 2026
    Carmel, Indiana
    Rolling Course
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    Great for beginners
    Walker-friendly

    About the Race

    The Oldest Race in the State of Indiana and the Flagship Race of our club - Indy Runners and Walkers! Initiated in 1970 by educators and coaches from Carmel High School, and managed by our volunteer led, not-for-profit club since the early 80's, Sam Costa has the legacy, charm, and friendly participant experience you would expect from a race put on by runners for runners. The Half is a test of early season fitness for those who train all winter. The Quarter provides a distance to build on for...

    Course Profile

    Course profile data unavailable for this race.

    Course features

    Terrain
    road
    Surface
    Road
    Elevation gain
    Not measured
    Course type
    Not stated
    Field size
    Unknown
    Boston qualifier
    No
    Course map
    Not yet published
    Elevation profile
    Not measured

    Accessibility & inclusion

    Walker-friendly
    Yes
    Stroller-friendly
    No
    Dog-friendly
    No
    Kids race
    No

    Vibe & community

    We don't have vibe tags for this race yet — organizers can claim the listing to add them.

    No charity partner listed.

    History & past results

    Years running
    Unknown — claim to add
    Recurrence
    Annual (assumed)

    Past finisher times and year-over-year participation will appear here once the organizer publishes them.

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    Common questions

    How hard is the Sam Costa Half Marathon and Quarter Marathon - presented by Indy Runners and Walkers Half Marathon?

    We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

    What should I wear?

    Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.

    When does it sell out?

    No published deadline. Most races raise the entry fee in tiers and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.

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