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.
Volunteer Opportunities
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.
2025 Spring Training Program
(January-April, 2025)
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.
2025 Spring Training Program
(January-April, 2025)
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 Race
(February 2, 2025)
This is a free race provided to the community. Optional monetary donations are accepted for the Zionsville Food Pantry.
- Learn more about the Groundhog here.
Groundhog Race
(February 2, 2025)
This is a free race provided to the community. Optional monetary donations are accepted for the Zionsville Food Pantry.
- Learn more about the Groundhog here.
Sam Costa Half and Quarter Marathons
(March 22, 2025)
This is the club’s flagship race. The “Sam Costa” is the oldest race in the state.
- Learn more about the Sam Costa race here.
Sam Costa Half and Quarter Marathons
(March 22, 2025)
This is the club’s flagship race. The “Sam Costa” is the oldest race in the state.
- Learn more about the Sam Costa race here.
Bulldog Jog 5k/Indy Runners 10k/One Mile Dawg Walk
(April 12, 2025)
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.
Bulldog Jog 5k/Indy Runners 10k/One Mile Dawg Walk
(April 12, 2025)
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.
2025 Fall Race Training Program
(July-October, 2025)
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.
2025 Fall Race Training Program
(July-October, 2025)
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 1, 2025)
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.
Indy Runners Charity XC Challenge
(September 1, 2025)
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 2025)
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 event coordinator Jennifer Courtney at runthemonon@indyrunners.org.
Run the Monon
(October 2025)
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 event coordinator Jennifer Courtney at runthemonon@indyrunners.org.
General Volunteer Needs
(Year-round)
Indy Runners and Walkers is a non-profit organization with various other volunteer needs throughout the year. These include things like marking courses and setting out coolers for our club runs and walks, checking tickets at Butler men’s basketball games, etc.
- To get more information, please fill out our contact form.