8-Hour Dream Endurance Race & Cat Nap 5K

Event Overview

The 8-Hour Dream Endurance Race is a fixed duration event: you have eight hours to run, walk, or stroll as far as you can. It is the largest endurance running event in Central Indiana and has experienced records each year. The Dream has SOLD OUT three years in a row primarily because our returning runner percentage is so high. Spending a day on Butler's campus at what feels like a running tailgate, while testing your limits, is truly an unforgettable experience.

Race Options

• Course Choices: Participants choose between the long course (5K) or the short course (1.91 miles).
• Features: Both courses take you up and over the now famous Bulldog's Revenge hill.
• Participation: Three ways to participate: the SOLO category, TEAM category, or Cat Nap 5K.
• Timing: The Cat Nap 5K starts at the same time as The Dream offering family and friends the opportunity to run the first loop with SOLO runners.

TEAM Divisions

• Specialty Divisions: Two specialty TEAM divisions: the RC Cup for certified non-profits and the FC Cup for fitness clubs or other training organizations.
• Division Structure: Both CUP divisions will be a 6-person co-ed only containing 3 male and 3 female participants.
• Entries: Fitness Clubs can enter multiple teams in the FC Cup division but the RC Cup division only allows one entry from a running club.
• Open Division: Running clubs can enter teams in the OPEN division but only one competes in the RC Cup division.

Team Requirements

• 3-4 Person COED Division: The team must have one female if three people and two females if four people.
• New Requirement: The 5-6 person COED division must have a minimum of two females if five people and three females if six people.
• Minimum Participants: New for 2025, the requirement for female participants in larger teams is set to ensure gender balance.
• Team Strategy: Teams must strategize their composition to meet these requirements while maximizing performance.

Unique Features

• Start Time: Unique start time at 10 AM.
• Location: Outside of the historic Hinkle Fieldhouse on Butler University’s campus.
• Post-Race Party: The closing ceremonies and post-race party feature a beer garden, music, and complimentary food!
• Community Feel: The atmosphere feels like a running tailgate encouraging camaraderie among participants.

Event Details

For more information and to register, visit the official race page: 8-Hour Dream Endurance Race & Cat Nap 5K.