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OUTLAST INDIANAPOLIS

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USOct 17, 202636M
Race date in 10 days
Oct 17, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Columbus · 36M
Entry fee
$110Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTue, September 29, 2026 ~ Thu, October 15, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 7, 2026
About the raceHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About OUTLAST INDIANAPOLIS — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

A 5km trail loop starts at the top of every hour.

Finish within an hour and you rest until the next start;

fail to do so and your race ends where you are.

The Indianapolis edition offers 6-hour and 12-hour events.

Completing six laps earns the OUTLAST title;

completing twelve earns OUTLAST ULTRA.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

OUTLAST INDIANAPOLIS runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter OUTLAST INDIANAPOLIS — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Ultra

Entry cost $110

until Oct 15, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

OUTLAST INDIANAPOLIS course map and elevation

The 36M I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 09:00
EventStartTime limit
Ultra09:0012h
START

3989 S 525 E, Columbus, IN

Start · Google Maps

Cut-off
A 5K lap starts at the top of every hour, and you must finish it within one hour to run the next lap.

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The start goes off on the hour, every hour.

You must complete the 5km loop within one hour to remain in the race;

the earlier you finish, the longer you can rest before the next start.

Missing the one-hour limit on any lap ends your race.

The surface is trail, combining dirt, rocks, tree roots and elevation changes, with paved and gravel sections on some parts.

Conditions vary on every course, so the organizer does not guarantee an exact 5km and says each loop will be made as close to 5km as possible.

Walking is allowed, but the one-hour limit remains.

Finisher recognition is based on laps completed.

Four laps earn a “Grit Earned” patch, five earn a “Survivor” patch and six earn a 6-inch OUTLAST finisher medal.

Participants who complete 12 laps receive a 12-inch OUTLAST ULTRA finisher medal.

Among those who complete six laps, the fastest combined 5km times for the men’s and women’s fields receive first-place prizes,

with their results listed on the national leaderboard.

Typical race-season temperature: around 14°C (57°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Water stations

Aid stations

Where and when to collect your OUTLAST INDIANAPOLIS race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Outlast Indianapolis in Columbus, Indiana; packet pickup information is not publicly available.

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

Despite being named 'OUTLAST INDIANAPOLIS', the venue is CERA Sports Park & Campground, Columbus, IN, ~45 miles south of Indianapolis.

Rural park — no public transit.

Private car required;

nearest airport is Indianapolis International, ~1-hour drive.

Getting to the finish

Same venue as start (repeating 5K-per-hour loop format).

More details

Standard on-site parking available (a paid VIP parking add-on also exists).

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The 2026 race starts at 9:00 a.m. on October 17.

The start is at 3989 S 525 E, Columbus, Indiana.

The aid station is located at the base camp, which is also the loop start.

Water, basic drinks and snacks are provided, but this is a cupless race, so the organizers require runners to bring a personal bottle or hydration system.

Recommended gear also includes trail shoes, a hydration system, weather-appropriate layers and nutrition to eat between rounds.

Personal tents may be set up in the start/finish area.

The VIP option, which includes a pre-set 10x10 canopy, costs $200, and VIP parking costs $20.

Additional items such as a $45 hoodie and $25 hat can only be added during registration and are available for pickup at the venue.

Race-day registration is not available.

There are no refunds, but cancellations made by the day before the race can be converted into credit for another event organized by the same race organizer.

The credit must be used within one year.

There is no minimum age requirement, but participants under 18 need a parent or guardian’s consent and signature.

Dogs may be brought on a leash, but they may be prohibited depending on the venue, so the organizers recommend checking with the facility in advance.

Entry fee is the 12-hour event and costs $130.

Times are local to Columbus. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Time for you, before and after the finish

17 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Great American Ball Park Tour with Reds Hof Museum Entry

Great American Ballpark Tour & Reds Hall of Fame · $32

View on GetYourGuide

Columbus | John Glenn Columbus International Airport Private Airport Pickup/Drop-Off Service

$195

View on Klook

John Glenn International Airport Lounge Service By Escape Lounge

$53

View on Klook

Columbus airport pickup (Welcome)

Local driver pick-up, flight delay monitoring included (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Book after checking price

View on Welcome Pickups

Indianapolis｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Indianapolis International Airport

$123

View on Klook
Hotels that make race morning easyDistances are straight-line from the start.View on mapEating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Columbus with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Columbus.

Total cost and budget for OUTLAST INDIANAPOLIS

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

ChecklistLocal eSIM · YesimFlight delay or cancellation compensation · AirHelpPace calculator

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Runner stories and questions about OUTLAST INDIANAPOLIS

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Columbus runners' room

Frequently asked questions about OUTLAST INDIANAPOLIS

FAQ
When does OUTLAST INDIANAPOLIS 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, October 17, 2026 in Columbus, IN, United States.

How much is the OUTLAST INDIANAPOLIS 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $110.

What distances does OUTLAST INDIANAPOLIS 2026 offer?

Ultra.

What time does OUTLAST INDIANAPOLIS 2026 start?

The race starts at 09:00.

Where does OUTLAST INDIANAPOLIS 2026 start?

3989 S 525 E, Columbus, IN.

What are the OUTLAST INDIANAPOLIS 2026 cut-off times?

A 5K lap starts at the top of every hour, and you must finish it within one hour to run the next lap.

When does registration for OUTLAST INDIANAPOLIS 2026 open?

Registration runs from Tue, September 29, 2026 to Thu, October 15, 2026.

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