Indianapolis IN - October 15th

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Join us for the DNF (Do Not Fall) Half & Quarter Trail Marathon. 

Now you can say you got a DNF and EARNED IT! 

And if you’ve ever done one of our races at this location, you’re in for something a bit different. We’ll be running the course in the opposite direction… just try not to fall 🙂

Quick Facts:

  • Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 10:00 AM
  • Eagle Creek Park, Indianapolis Indiana
  • Half & Quarter Marathon Trail Run
  • Start Location: Beach Parking Area (map)
    • 7602 Eagle Beach Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46204
  • Full details below!
Sold Out

What You Get at the Race

  • ALL FINISHERS (Quarter and Half) will receive the 7″ wide DNF letter finisher medal. YOUR BODY CAN STAND ALMOST ANYTHING!
  • 3/4 sleeve raglan tri blend race shirt in heather gray/navy (remember, you can always save some $ money if you select the no shirt option)
  • An awe-inspiring timed trail event
  • 100’s of professional high res race photos – never watermarked, always free to download!
  • Did we say cake!?  Yes, we will celebrate your DNF with cake at the finish line! See, we told you a DNF isn’t a bad thing… we just made it sweet! 
  • A self gratifying sense of accomplishment that you conquered an event that only a small number of people get to do each year (remember the field is limited and this event will sell out!)

Finisher Medal

Add some major bling to your medal display rack in 2022! DNF this year with a finisher medal that’s a full 7″ wide.

YOUR BODY CAN STAND ALMOST ANYTHING!

Race Shirt

It’s all good in the woods!

Heather gray and navy 3/4 raglan sleeve race shirt for 2020

Schedule

  • Saturday
    • Packet Pickup and Registration (if not sold out) at the start area, 8:30am – 9:30am (NO FRIDAY PACKET PICKUP)
    • Race starts at 10:00am
    • Eagle Creek Park Beach Area
    • Race cutoff:  The course will close at 2:00pm, allowing 4 hours for the Half Marathon distance. The cutoff will require you to start your second lap no later than 11:45am.

Race Location

Eagle Creek Park, Indianapolis Indiana 5700 North Eagle Creek Parkway on Eagle Beach Drive (Map Link)

Course Details

If you’ve run this course before, watch out, because we’re running the opposite direction this time! 

The course covers trails on the east side of Eagle Creek Park. You’ll encounter single track, double track, some gravel and a short section of paved multi-use trail. Quarter Marathon runners will complete the course once and the Half Marathon runners will complete it twice.

  • Water and gatorade approximately every two miles
  • Drop table at the turn for Half Marathon runners
  • Course Map Link

Park Entrance

7400 W. 56th Street (please note that parking gate fees will be collected upon entry into the park)

Additional Details

Race Field: LIMITED to 600 total participants

Age Requirements:  Minimum age 12 to participate.  If you have any questions or would like an exception, please send us an email.

Race Start: This will be a chip timed start, your time does not start until you cross the line. In order to spread out runners and reduce the “hole-shot” backup, we will start racers in waves of approximately 30-40 racers at a time.

Results: Results are available immediately after you finish. You’ll find your time on the scrolling monitor, on http://131results.com, or you can text your Bib# to 317-316-8001

Chip Timing: All distances chip timed by Race Result system. The chips are attached to the back of your bib and are disposable so we do not need them back. Please wear your bibs on the front of your body and do not cover with heavy coats.

Parking: There is parking available in the park. Use the beach area lots first. Parking along the road is ok, but do not drive on the grass.

Facilities: Portables at the start and each aid station

Awards

All racers receive a one of the most unique finisher medals available at any trail race!

Top 3 Male and Female in all Divisions

  • Age Groups – Male & Female
  • Under 18
  • 18-24
  • 25-29
  • 30-39
  • 40-49
  • 50-59
  • 60+ Masters Division

NOTE:  Overall Top 3 Awards are presented as soon as the 3rd place finisher in each group finishes.  Age Group awards can be picked up at the awards table after you finish, just check the results screen and look for your place in the Age Group column.

Grit & Glory Challenge

You provide the GRIT, we provide the GLORY! A challenge to encourage runners to try something different (at least 1 event must be done at night), and commit to fitness year around; taking on Mother Nature’s obstacles!

Here’s the nitty-gritty details to earn your own GRIT & GLORY bragging rights:

🥾You must complete 3 out of 4 Indiana Trail events.

    • Winter Night Trail Run (1/8/22 - SOLD OUT)
    • WTF - Winter Trail Frosty (2/26/22)
    • Summer Night Trail Run (6/25/22)
    • DNF - Do Not Fall (10/15/22)

🥾Any distance qualifies (6.55 or 13.1 distance)

🥾 Must cross the live event finish line (virtual events NOT eligible)