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.
- Learn more about the Spring Training Program here.
- 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.
- Learn more about the Groundhog 5 here.
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.
- Learn more about the Sam Costa Race Series here.
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.
- Learn more about the BullDog Jog here.
2024 Fall Race Training Program
(July-October, 2024)
This is a training program for spring half marathons.
- Learn more about the Fall Training Program here.
- 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!
- Learn more about the Charity XC Challenge here.
- 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.
- Learn more about Run the Monon here.
- To volunteer, email the race director Brian Schuetter at medical@indyrunners.org.
