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Race Information

IMPORTANT: Please note that the 2020 event is a "virtual" event. The information below no longer applies. It is still here to give you an idea of how the event will work when we return to normal in 2021.

13th Annual Geist Race Across The Reservoir

October 9-10, 2020

Fishers, Indiana

Distances Offered: Half Marathon, 10K, and Central Indiana Orthopedics 5K

With a 90 minute cut-off for the 5K, 2 1/2 hours for the 10K, and 4 hours for the half marathon, our races are walker friendly!

Schedule

Friday, October 9, 2020

Expo and Packet Pickup

10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Grace Church

12450 Olio Rd, Fishers, Indiana

Note: All packets MUST be picked up on Friday unless you paid the race day pickup donation. Sorry, we can't mail them out ahead of time!

Saturday October 10, 2020

Race Day!

7:00 AM start of all races

8:30 AM cut-off for the 5K

9:30 AM cut-off for the 10K

11:00 AM cut-off for the half marathon

Course Overview/Info

Along with pretty views of the water and nice, laid-back neighborhoods, the Geist courses have some hills. Nothing too dramatic, but don't expect board-flat either. See the course description page for maps and elevation charts.

Parking and Directions

On race day: There is NO parking at the start or finish areas! Arrive early to avoid congestion! Free parking is available in the following locations: Fall Creek Intermediate School, Fall Creek Elementary School, Hamilton Southeastern High School Student and Athletic Lots. There is NO parking at the Kroger or Walgreens parking lots (enforced by Fishers police). Visit the directions and parking page for maps and detailed directions.

Want the VIP Treatment?

We offer that, and it's good! Check our VIP Experience page for more information.

Gear Check

Gear Check will be provided in the drive-thru lanes of First Merchants Bank on Olio Rd. Please limit your bag to something small and reasonable. The area will be monitored by volunteers, but we cannot guarantee the security of valuables, so please use common sense regarding what you check.

Registration

Sound good? Join us! The link to our registration partner can be found on our registration page.

Cancelations/Transfers/Deferrals

Please be aware that ALL entries are non transferable and non refundable. If you can't run, your registration will be considered a contribution to the Geist area schools to raise funds to benefit physical fitness programs within the schools. Thank you for your understanding. However, we do allow you to defer to the following year for a nominal fee. See our registration page for more details. You must defer in advance, not on race day.

Weather Policy

We are a rain-or-shine event and plan to hold the race except in the most dire of situations. Safety does come first, though. If a strong storm with lightning moves through, we may have to delay until it passes. We will only cancel the event if race officials and local law enforcement agree it is unsafe to continue, and the situation will not improve for the morning.

GEIST Half Marathon

CANCELED for 2021