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Indy Runners Charity XC Challenge

Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT

Location
Indianapolis, IN
Brebeuf High School XC Course, 2801 W. 86th Street, 46268
Type
RUN

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

A 5K cross-country challenge on Labor Day, where your run supports charities and an age-graded system levels the competitive field.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Join the Indy Runners Charity XC Challenge for its 9th year, a 5K event dedicated to supporting various deserving charities. Held at Brebeuf Jesuit High School, this race offers a unique age-graded competition, ensuring a level playing field for all participants. You can also create your own team to support a charity of your choice, with half of your team's entry fees directly benefiting your chosen cause. A virtual option is available for those unable to attend on Labor Day.

What to expect

  • Run a 5K cross-country course at Brebeuf Jesuit High School.
  • Participate in an age-graded competition, designed to create a fair race across all ages and genders.
  • Support a range of anchor charities or fundraise for a cause of your choice.

Standout details

  • 9th annual charity event
  • Age-graded competition
  • Create your own charity team
  • Virtual participation option

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 5K

    Mon, Sep 7, 8:30 AM EDT · From $32.80

    Opens Apr 30, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Sep 5, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT

  • 5K

    Mon, Sep 7, 8:30 AM EDT · From $32.80

    Opens Apr 30, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Sep 5, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT

  • 5K

    Mon, Sep 7, 8:30 AM EDT · From $0.00

    Opens May 1, 2026, 9:48 AM EDT · Closes Sep 6, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT

Vibe Check

Easygoing

Distance only — terrain and weather data unavailable.

The course

From the organizer

Our 9th year hosting our Charity XC Challenge!

We have been blessed to distribute nearly $ 24,000 to many deserving Charities in our first 8-years!  Thank you all so much!

We've been blessed to rotate between host sites the past few years.  After another fun year at North Central HS last year, we're back to Brebeuf Jesuit High School this year.

This year's Anchor Charities include our usual favorites and are open for anyone to join -  Back on My Feet ,  Joseph Maley Foundation, Girls on the Run ...And of course, our Permanent Anchor Charity - Outrun the Sun for melanoma research in recognition of our dear friend, Don Keller.  "Team Dono" is open to all who wish to honor Don's legacy by supporting further research into the disease which eventually took his life.

And as always, you can Create Your Own Team and support a Charity of your choosing (we've had some great ones over the years).  Recruit as many folks to join you as you can as Half of the entry fees on your Team go directly to that Charity, and then we Race for the other half - using our Age Graded Percent again this year which levels the playing field across both Age and Gender so we're all in the same division.

VIRTUAL : With our move to Labor Day, we realize several folks will have other fun plans that weekend and not necessarily make it back on Monday to join us in the Charity XC fun.  If you would still like to support our causes, but can't make it On Site, please consider signing up Virtually and Donate whatever you feel comfortable with and we'll add it in the Pot for distribution to all the charities according to finish.

NOTE : Pre-Registration will Close at 6:00pm Saturday, August 30, to get bibs put together But ON SITE REGISTRATION is available on Race Morning. See you soon!

See you on Labor Day at Brebeuf Jesuit High School!

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