Bee the Light 5K - The Shelby Foundation for Kindness Delivered 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Indiana)
- Location
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Entry fee
- From $40 · goes up to $45 on Oct 3, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bee the Light 5K | 5K | Oct 17, 20269:00 AM | $40$45 after Oct 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 $45 on Oct 3, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $40 until Oct 2, then $45 until Oct 17.
Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 33 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 Indianapolis runs 39:04, about 12:34 a mile, based on 58 races with published results. Women typically finish in 44:08 and men in 32:59.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:54 AM, and the Bee the Light 5K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 840 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Southeastway Park, Indianapolis, IN 46239
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (4 years)Aggregated from official results for Bee the Light 5K - The Shelby Foundation for Kindness Delivered. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Bee the Light 5K - The Shelby Foundation for Kindness Delivered?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 25:38 or better, the top quarter in 31:19, and half the field in 41:46; the last tenth came in after 57:32.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 46:40 | 29:12 |
| 40-49 | n/a | 25:38 |
| 50-59 | 37:04 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 36 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Bee the Light 5K - The Shelby Foundation for Kindness Delivered 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 33 to 45 finishers, and the median time rose from 40:58 to 41:46.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 45 (-12%) | 41:46 | under 25:38 | 20:11 |
| 2024 | 51 (+19%) | 44:11 | under 27:25 | 22:04 |
| 2023 | 43 (+30%) | 43:19 | under 25:03 | 19:53 |
| 2022 | 33 | 40:58 | under 27:29 | 22:49 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Indiana 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 33:47, against 28:30 in a typical Indiana 5K, so times here run 19 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 17 the day usually runs from 47°F at dawn to 68°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 39°F and hot years reach 76°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
- Southeastway Park, Indianapolis, IN 46239Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 840 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt & Swag Bag
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 17, 2026), 2025 (Oct 18, 2025), 2024 (Oct 19, 2024), 2023 (Oct 14, 2023), 2022 (Oct 15, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Bee the Light 5K - The Shelby Foundation for Kindness Delivered?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $40 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Oct 3, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Indiana?
- At $40, entry is about 33 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.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 45 runners finished the Bee the Light 5K; the median finish was 41:46 and the winner ran 20:11.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 33:47, against 28:30 in a typical Indiana 5K, so times here run 19 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- Southeastway Park, Indianapolis, IN 46239.
From the organizers
A great opportunity to run or walk in the cool fall weather, the Bee the Light 5K is the fifth annual race sponsored by The Shelby Foundation for Kindness Delivered. This exciting event on a paved trail will highlight the family-friendly environment of Southeastway Park which also includes bike trails, a playground, shelters, an education center, wooded areas, and a pond.