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

🏃‍♀️ Race Overview

• Event: Sam Costa Half Marathon and Quarter Marathon
• Date: 2025-03-22
• Location: 12900 Hazel Dell Parkway, Carmel, IN
• Website: Race Information

🏅 Race Heritage

• Origin: The Oldest Race in the State of Indiana
• Established: Initiated in 1970 by educators and coaches from Carmel High School
• Management: Managed by our volunteer led, not-for-profit club since the early 80's
• Experience: The legacy, charm, and friendly participant experience you would expect from a race put on by runners for runners

🗓️ Race Details

• Distance: The Half is a test of early season fitness
• Quarter Marathon: A distance to build on for those with aspirations for longer events later in the Spring
• Time Limit: 3-hour time limit for the Costa (equates to 13:44 pace for the Half Marathon and 27:28 for the Quarter)
• Walkers: Strongly encouraged to select the Quarter Marathon

❤️ Community Impact

• Beneficiary: All net proceeds benefit the Indianapolis running and walking community
• Scholarships: Provides high school scholarships
• Promotion: Healthy promotion of walking and running as a lifestyle activity and competitive sport
• Programs: Seasonal training programs, community runs/walks, and more

🏠 Special Thanks

• Host Venue: Northview Church in Carmel, the Costa venue since 2006
• Hospitality: For their hospitality and providing a warm indoor space
• Facility: Student Activity Center for pre-race and post-race activities
• Support: Grateful for the continued community support