Schedule and packet pickup
Raceday Schedule
6:30am: Race-day check in. 8:00am: 5K Race/Walk. 8:05am: 3K Walk (approx. time).
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Hit the Bricks Run/Walk 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Indiana)
- Location
- Zionsville, Indiana
- Entry fee
- From $31
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $31$36 after Sep 28, 2026 | – |
| 3K Walk | Other | Oct 3, 20268:05 AM | $31$36 after Sep 28, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $36 until Oct 2, then $41 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $31, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Indiana ($30).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Indiana runs 36:34, about 11:46 a mile, based on 493 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:39 and men in 31:19.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:41 AM, and the 5K Run/Walk starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 950 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Zionsville Town Hall, Zionsville, IN 46077
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 October 3 the day usually runs from 57°F at dawn to 74°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 43°F and hot years reach 83°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.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Hit the Bricks Run/Walk cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Packet Pick Up and Late Registration
Participants will have the option to pickup their materials (shirt & bib #) on Friday and Saturday. We will also offer on-site registration both days, as well. Friday, September 26. Runners Forum - Zionsville (4335 W 106th Street). 5:00pm…
Course
Start/Finish Area
The race start/finish is at Zionsville Town Hall. The route will be similar to previous years and will include running the rail trail and Zionsville's brick main street.
Course
Scenic Courses!
The 5k course is fast with some rolling hills, and will have you running down Main Street in Zionsville (brick street - hence the name "Hit the Bricks"), through neighborhoods and along the Zionsville Rail Trail. The 3K is untimed, and…
Shirt and medal
Participant Shirts
Great looking shirts will be included with your registration through Wednesday, September 17! Be sure to register by that day to guarantee your shirt! Shirts/sizes may be limited starting Thursday, September 18.
Awards
Overall/Age-Group Awards & Raffle Prizes!
Gift cards will be provided for overall mens and women's first, second and third place finishers. There will be age-group awards for the top finisher in each age group of the 5k. Age groups will be in 5-year increments starting at 14 &…
Race details
- Where
- Zionsville Town Hall, Zionsville, IN 46077Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 950 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Sep 27, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Hit the Bricks Run/Walk?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $31 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Indiana?
- At $31, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Indiana ($30).
- 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, Other.
- Where does it start?
- Zionsville Town Hall, Zionsville, IN 46077.
From the organizers
The Zionsville Optimist Club is proudly announces the 44th annual Hit the Bricks 5K Run & Walk on Saturday, October 3! We’ve had 43 consecutive years with no rain, and are the longest continuing event in Boone County!
This year’s event features the usual 5K race/walk, utilizing elements of Zionsville’s Rail Trail and also looping through the historic downtown area, before returning to the start/finish at the Town Hall. Additionally we will have a 3K walk (Not timed) for those wanting a more leisurely stroll through beautiful Zionsville.