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The Big BO 50k

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

The Big BO 50k race photoIndianapolis
US
Carol M. Highsmith · Public domainPeetlesnumber1 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Race date today
Oct 10, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Indianapolis · 50km · 10km · 5km
Entry fee
$90Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Sat, October 10, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 10, 2026
The Big BO 50k race photo
Carol M. Highsmith · Public domain
The Big BO 50k race photo
Peetlesnumber1 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About The Big BO 50k — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

The first 50K ultra in central Indiana.

A fast course on the newly completed B&O Trail, starting at Daredevil Brewing Company.

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.

The Big BO 50k runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

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 The Big BO 50k — 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 $90

until Oct 10, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

10K

Entry cost $45

until Oct 10, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

5K

Entry cost $35

until Oct 10, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

25k

Entry cost $65

until Oct 10, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Registration platform RunSignup

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

The Big BO 50k course map and elevation

Your 50km

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00
EventStartTime limit
Ultra50km07:008h
10K10km09:00—
5K5km09:00—
25k25km09:00—
START

Daredevil Brewing Co., Indianapolis, IN

Start · Google Maps

Cutoff
50K 4:00 p.m. Time limit (8-hour time limit)

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All races start and end at Daredevil Brewing and are course roundtrip on the B&O Rail Trail.

The event includes 50K, 25K, 10K and 5K distances.

Start line will be held at Daredevil Brewing Co., Indianapolis, IN, with the start at 8:00 a.m. local time.

Course is an out-and-back course that retraces the same route on the return.

Typical race-season temperature: around 12°C (54°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Finisher medal

Event T-shirt

Where and when to collect your The Big BO 50k 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

The Bigfoot 50K in Indianapolis; packet pickup information is not publicly available.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNo direct transit stop at venue
  • Transit cardGet a MyKey+ card in advance at the Julia M. Carson Transit Center (or via the MyKey+ app) before race weekend — the old MyKey card is being phased out and direct bank-card tap-to-pay is not live yet. Where to buy

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026 · Source · checked Aug 17, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No direct transit stop at venue

Start/finish is Daredevil Brewing Co., 1151 N Main St, Speedway (Indianapolis), IN 46224 — on the B&O Trail. IndyGo's nearest fixed route (Route 25) runs along Lafayette Rd/Georgetown Rd roughly 1 mile east; no bus runs directly on Main St in Speedway.

Car or bike (via B&O Trail) is the practical way to reach it. Venue is technically in the town of Speedway, IN (enclosed by Indianapolis), not Indianapolis proper, though addressed as Indianapolis.

Date 2026-10-10 matches source.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same as start (out-and-back on B&O Trail)

Course is an out-and-back from Daredevil Brewing, so finish location and transit access are identical to the start.

Map

Transit card

MyKey+ (replaced the original MyKey card; old MyKey is being fully discontinued Sept 1, 2026)

Care Center Desk at the Julia M. Carson Transit Center (CTC), downtown Indianapolis; also via the MyKey+ mobile app or online portal.

Reload at ~100+ retail partners: Kroger, Walgreens, CVS, Speedway, Dollar General. Not accepted at the gates — get the local card above

Alternative: 2-Hour Unlimited fare (functions like a short day-pass) / Daily fare cap $2.75 for 2-hour unlimited; daily fare capping stops charging after $6.00 in a day — For a single race-weekend day of multiple bus trips, just ride with a loaded MyKey+ card/app — automatic daily fare capping means you'll never pay more than $6.00 that day. IndyGo's new MyKey+ system launched July 1, 2026. Riders must have a MyKey+ card or the app loaded with funds — you cannot yet tap a personal bank card or Apple Pay/Google Pay directly on the reader.

IndyGo has said contactless bank-card tap-to-pay is targeted for roughly late 2026, so it may become available around a fall marathon but should not be relied upon; confirm closer to travel dates. Indianapolis, IN uses the IndyGo MyKey system for its bus network, with fares paid via the MyKey mobile app QR scan or a reloadable MyKey card sold at the Downtown Transit Center and Red Line ticket machines; daily fare capping keeps costs at $4/day currently.

Note IndyGo is transitioning to a new MyKey+ platform, with the old MyKey card stopping acceptance around September 2026, so check which system is live for race weekend. No contactless bank-card tap-to-pay is currently offered.

Where to buy
Source · checked Aug 24, 2026Source · checked Aug 17, 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.

Course starting at Daredevil Brewing Co. in Speedway, Indianapolis, and following the B&O Trail as an out-and-back.

The course initially heads east toward downtown Indianapolis, then reaches rural sections of Hendricks County to the west before turning back.

As a converted rail line, the trail is nearly flat with little elevation change.

Registration is through RunSignup, and the 50K time limit is 4:00 p.m., giving runners an 8-hour time limit.

Indiana has cool fall temperatures in October.

Times are local to Indianapolis. 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.

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

$122

View on Klook

Indianapolis car rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

View on EconomyBookings

Indianapolis Airport Pickup (GetTransfer)

Verified article matching, preliminary quote comparison reservation (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Reservation after price confirmation

View on GetTransfer

Indianapolis car rental (Qeeq)

Compare budget-friendly rental cars with a free-cancellation option (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

View on Qeeq

Indianapolis 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

Time for you, before and after the finish

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

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

$122

View on Klook

Indianapolis car rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

View on EconomyBookings

Indianapolis Airport Pickup (GetTransfer)

Verified article matching, preliminary quote comparison reservation (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Reservation after price confirmation

View on GetTransfer

Indianapolis car rental (Qeeq)

Compare budget-friendly rental cars with a free-cancellation option (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

View on Qeeq

Indianapolis 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

What to see in Indianapolis after the race

Seeing Indianapolis with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

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 map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Indianapolis.

Total cost and budget for The Big BO 50k

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about The Big BO 50k

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Indianapolis runners' room

Frequently asked questions about The Big BO 50k

FAQ
When does The Big BO 50k 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, October 10, 2026 in Indianapolis, IN, United States.

How much is the The Big BO 50k 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $90.

What distances does The Big BO 50k 2026 offer?

10K · 5K · Ultra.

What time does The Big BO 50k 2026 start?

The race starts at 07:00.

Where does The Big BO 50k 2026 start?

Daredevil Brewing Co., Indianapolis, IN.

What are the The Big BO 50k 2026 cutoff times?

50K 4:00 p.m. Time limit (8-hour time limit).

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