Where can I find the Geist Half Marathon route map?
Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.
Official course linksGeist Half Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
Geist Half Marathon at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 9:57/km
- Typical conditions
- 56/100
- Evidence depth
- 36 verified facts
3:30:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Geist Half Marathon has known course details for its half marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 21.1 km
- Terrain
- Road, Trail
- Scenery
- Waterfront, Lakeside, City, Parkland, Forest
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the Geist Half Marathon?
The Geist Half Marathon is described as rolling. The course listing puts the climb at 244 m.
Where does the Geist Half Marathon route go?
The Geist Half Marathon route starts at North end of the Olio Road bridge across Geist Reservoir, Fishers, Indiana and finishes at Olio Road bridge over Geist Reservoir (photo finish), Fishers, Indiana. Underfoot, expect road. It passes Geist Reservoir, Olio Road bridge, 96th Street bridge, Geist Marina and Fall Creek Road tree-covered trails. Crosses scenic bridges over Geist Reservoir and runs along tree-covered waterfront pathways and lakeside neighborhoods, ending with a final push north over the Olio Road bridge to a photo finish.
What should runners know on race day for the Geist Half Marathon?
Pace teams are available for the half marathon.
Race character
Scenery
- Waterfront
- Lakeside
- City
- Parkland
- Forest
Atmosphere
- Community
- Festival
Terrain
- Road
- Trail
- Elevation character
- Rolling
- Technicality
- Non Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 244 m
- Net elevation
- 800 m
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Field size
- Approximately 2,500 participants from 26 states in 2025.
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
- Cut-off
- 11:00 a.m. course cutoff, a 16-minute-per-mile pace, for the half marathon (start 7:30 a.m.).
- Qualification status
- USATF certified and sanctioned half marathon course; not a Boston qualifier.
Race day logistics
- Pacers
- Pace teams are available for the half marathon.
- Medal
- All participants receive a finisher race medal.
- Finisher tee
- All participants receive a race shirt; the shirt design is selected via a community art contest open to local high school juniors and seniors.
Access and course status
- Start
- North end of the Olio Road bridge across Geist Reservoir, Fishers, Indiana.
- Finish
- Olio Road bridge over Geist Reservoir (photo finish), Fishers, Indiana.
Course facts
- Course type
- Loop
- Surface
- Road
- Landmarks
- Geist Reservoir, Olio Road bridge, 96th Street bridge, Geist Marina, Fall Creek Road tree-covered trails, Hamilton Proper neighborhood and golf course, Brooks School Road
- Notable features
- All-ages post-race after party with a complimentary drink ticket (alcoholic and non-alcoholic options)
- optional VIP Perks package adds reserved parking, VIP gear, recovery zone and gear check
- Crosses scenic bridges over Geist Reservoir and runs along tree-covered waterfront pathways and lakeside neighborhoods, ending with a final push north over the Olio Road bridge to a photo finish
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 21°CTypical temperature
- 16 kphTypical wind
- 2 mmTypical rainfall
- 56Favourability /100