6th Annual Glühwein Gallop 5k 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 12, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Indiana)
- Location
- Carmel, Indiana
- Entry fee
- From $33 · goes up to $38 on Nov 3, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glühwein Gallop 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Dec 12, 20269:00 AM | $33$38 after Nov 3, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $38 on Nov 3, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $33 until Nov 2, then $38 until Dec 6, then $42 until Dec 11, then $45 until Dec 12.
Online registration closes Dec 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $33, entry is about 10 percent above a typical 5K in Indiana, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Carmel runs 34:08, about 10:59 a mile, based on 8 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:10 and men in 30:10.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:56 AM, and the Glühwein Gallop 5K Run/Walk starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 850 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Carmel Christkindlmarkt, Carmel, IN 46032
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 12 the day usually runs from 29°F at dawn to 42°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 15°F and hot years reach 56°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Carmel Christkindlmarkt, Carmel, IN 46032Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 850 feet
- Included with entry
- Unisex Shirt*
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 12, 2026), 2025 (Dec 20, 2025), 2024 (Dec 14, 2024), 2023 (Dec 2, 2023), 2022 (Dec 3, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is 6th Annual Glühwein Gallop 5k?
- Saturday, December 12, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $33 before processing fees, and rises to $38 on Nov 3, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Indiana?
- At $33, entry is about 10 percent above a typical 5K in Indiana, which costs $30 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- Carmel Christkindlmarkt, Carmel, IN 46032.
From the organizers
Join the wintertime fun on December 12 at 9:00am for the 6th annual Glühwein Gallop 5k! This festive run/walk is open to ALL AGES and takes place during the Carmel Christkindlmarkt festivities!
Highlights include soft-style shirts*, finisher medals, a complimentary drink, and post-race refreshments! For our faster competitors, we also offer overall/age-group awards!
The Glühwein Gallop 5k draws its name from the German word Glühwein (pronounced 'glue vine', and translated to "glow wine"). This delicious mulled wine is served warm in lots of different flavors!
*Sizing may be limited on/after Dec. 4