Carmel Marathon route map
raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Carmel Marathon, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.
Carmel Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2027 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
Carmel Marathon at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 9:15/km
- Typical conditions
- 82/100
- Evidence depth
- 45 verified facts
6:30:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Stored GPS route
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the Carmel Marathon?
The Carmel Marathon is described as gently rolling. The course listing puts the climb at 141 m. The course notes also call it all four distances (marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K) share the same start and finish at the Palladium / Center for the Performing Arts and the same flat-to-rolling course character through Carmel.
Where does the Carmel Marathon route go?
The Carmel Marathon route starts at Marathon and half marathon start at 8:10 a.m.; 5K and 10K start at 8:00 a.m. (Saturday, April 17, 2027) and finishes at North of the Palladium on City Center Drive at the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel, Indiana. Underfoot, expect a road course. It passes The Palladium / Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel Arts and Design District, Carmel Parks, Monon Trail and Midtown Plaza. All four distances (marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K) share the same start and finish at the Palladium / Center for the Performing Arts and the same flat-to-rolling course character through Carmel.
What should runners know on race day for the Carmel Marathon?
17. Free pace groups offered with no additional registration: 16 marathon pace groups from 3:05 to 6:00 and 16 half marathon pace groups from 1:32:30 to 3:30, joining at the start line.
Race character
Scenery
- City
- Parkland
- Historic
- Forest
Atmosphere
- Competitive
- Community
- Destination
Terrain
- Road
- Mixed
- Elevation character
- Gently Rolling
- Technicality
- Non Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 141 m
- Net elevation
- 0 m
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Men's course record
- 2:18:18 (Jack Beakas)
- Women's course record
- 2:33:42 (Parley Hannan)
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Cut-off
- 6.5-hour time limit (15:00/mile pace); 11:25 a.m. cutoff to start the second loop and a 2:40 p.m. marathon finish cutoff.
- Qualification status
- Boston Marathon qualifier; in 2024 over 21% of finishers ran a Boston qualifying time, and the event has ranked in the top 10 of Boston Qualifying events, known for fast times and ideal conditions.
Race day logistics
- Aid stations
- 17
- Pacers
- Free pace groups offered with no additional registration: 16 marathon pace groups from 3:05 to 6:00 and 16 half marathon pace groups from 1:32:30 to 3:30, joining at the start line.
- Expo / packet pickup
- Race Expo and mandatory packet pickup on Friday, April 16, 2027, 11am-9pm EDT (venue listed as TBD on the official site); no race-day packet pickup.
- Medal
- All finishers across the marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K receive a finisher's medal.
- Finisher tee
- All runners receive a moisture-wicking shirt.
Access and course status
- Start
- Marathon and half marathon start at 8:10 a.m.; 5K and 10K start at 8:00 a.m. (Saturday, April 17, 2027).
- Finish
- North of the Palladium on City Center Drive at the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel, Indiana.
Course facts
- Course type
- Loop
- Landmarks
- The Palladium / Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel Arts and Design District, Carmel Parks, Monon Trail, Midtown Plaza, Hamilton County
- Notable features
- All four distances (marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K) share the same start and finish at the Palladium / Center for the Performing Arts and the same flat-to-rolling course character through Carmel. Six free parking garages near the start/finish offer roughly 2,727 spaces
- Two-loop marathon course: runners pass the start/finish line at the halfway point for a spectator boost before the second loop
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 12°CTypical temperature
- 22 kphTypical wind
- 3 mmTypical rainfall
- 82Favourability /100