Geist Half Marathon set for Saturday

The 16th Geist Half Marathon is ready to go Saturday, September 14.  This year’s expanded event features three race distances: a half marathon (13.1 miles), 10K (6.2 miles), and 5K (3.1 miles) race supported by nearly 350 community volunteers.

City officials say registration numbers have already surpassed last year’s numbers, with more than 2,500 participants prepared to run.

The post-race party will feature a pancake breakfast to raise funds for Hero Hut, a nonprofit that works to build community for veterans and first responders, along with food and drink from vendors including MashCraft Brewing, Athletic Brewing, Java House, and Smoothie King.

Event registration is open through Friday, September 13, at 11:59 p.m. at GeistHalf.com. 

There will be road closures in the area of the Half Marathon.  More details are available at this link.

Here is the Saturday schedule:

6:30 a.m. Event opens (gear check, announcements begin, runners begin to arrive onsite)
7:30 a.m. Half marathon and 10K race begins
7:45 p.m. 5K race begins
11:30 a.m. Event concludes

Start/finish line is located on the north end of the Olio Road bridge across Geist Reservoir (11300 Olio Road, Fishers). Event booths will be setup beginning near 116th Street and Olio Road.