Welcome!
April 28th: Geist 5K & Half Marathon SOLD OUT!
Last (2) Entries on eBay
Thanks to Community Health Network, two unused registrations are being auctioned off on eBay for the Inaugural Geist Half Marathon. In addition to receiving the last 2 bibs for Saturday’s race, the winner will receive a prize package as well. View eBay Listing >>
Race Merchandise
Commemorate your first Geist Half Marathon or 5K with official merchandise! Click here to view hats, shirts, and pins available on race day in the post party area!
Weekend Event Schedule for Inaugural Race
Friday, May 16th:
- 5:00-8:00 pm: Packet Pick Up at Hamilton Southeastern High School
- 5:00-7:00 pm: Pasta Dinner at Hamilton Southeastern High School
Race Day May 17th:
- 5:30 am: Shuttles begin running from HSE School parking lots to start line
- 5:30-7:00 am: Packet pickup for the Geist Half Marathon at Hamilton Southeastern High School
(Special Note the half marathon packet pick-up ends at 7:00 am in order to insure participants make it to the start line in time for the race) - 5:30-7:30 am: Packet pickup for the Geist 5K at Hamilton Southeastern High School
- 7:30 am: Half marathon begins at 113th and Olio Road
- 8:00 am: 5K starts at 113th and Olio Road
- 8:00 am-1:00 pm: Post race party at Bella Vita/Geist Marina
- 2:00 pm: Last shuttle leaves Geist Marina/Bella Vita for HSE School parking lots
Packet Pickup
Everything you need to prepare for race day, from your race bib to timing chip, will be available at the Geist Half Marathon Packet Pickup. Packet Pickup will take place in the Hamilton Southeastern High School Auxiliary Gym on Friday, May 16th and race morning at 13910 East 126th Street, Fishers, IN 46037. More information >>
Race, Pre-Race Volunteers Needed
Over 600 volunteers are needed from the community to put on this signature event! If you would like to be a part of the inaugural Geist Half Marathon & 5K, please review our areas of need with job descriptions and enlist yourself where you would like to serve. Volunteer Now!
Parking Update
Find out about participant and spectator parking, packet pick up, and other race day activities by clicking on our “Race Day” link. You can also click here to see the Participant Parking Map (PDF).
Waterstops Mapped
Working a waterstop during the race? See a map of each waterstop for the inaugural Geist Half Marathon & 5K! View maps >>
Post Race Party
The fun doesn’t stop at the finish line of the Inaugural Geist Half Marathon & 5K. After the races, Bella Vita Ristorante awaits race participants and their fans with food, drinks, entertainment, and a relaxing view of Geist Reservoir. Read more >>
Pasta Dinner
Enjoy the pre-race Pasta Dinner at Hamilton Southeastern High School from 5:00 pm -7:00 pm in the cafeteria commons. Bella Vita Ristorante will be providing their world-class pasta dishes in a buffet format, guaranteed to get you ready for the big race. More information >>
Course Map
Updated March 17, 2008! Ready for a scenic, residential run where the residents are cheering you on? You have to be a part of the Inaugural Geist Half Marathon and 5K next May 17th, 2008! Here is a course map, featuring five bridges over Geist Reservoir! View course map!
Sponsor a Great Cause
Show your support of our youth by sponsoring this great race! All proceeds benefit local children’s health and wellness programs through the schools. Let’s help our children make healthy lifestyle choices by encouraging them to train and participate in this family-friendly event. Find out how you can sponsor!
Training Programs
Looking to join a training program to help you stay on track to compete? The Geist Half Marathon has endorsed several area training programs, shop for one here.
Healthy Kids Program
The Geist Half Marathon Inc. announced a new outreach program, the Healthy Kids Incentive Program, designed to inspire local schools or not for profit groups to participate in the inaugural Geist Half Marathon and 5K Run/Walk Presented by Community Health Network on May 17, 2008. Participants must be associated with a school or other not for profit group and have an adult organizer willing to administer the Geist Half Marathon approved fitness program. Apply now!
Event Professionals
We have hired the best in the road race business to insure a quality race.
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