RUN(317) - Speedway

The RUN(317) Series celebrates the unique people, neighborhoods, businesses and charities of the (317)!  RUN(317) Speedway is the last in the 5 race Series. Participants can register for as many races in the series as their schedules allow them. Each Thursday Night run is followed by a high energy post-race party sponsored by Arthur Murray Dance Center featuring a DJ, local craft beer, food, games and community partners. 

On Thursday, August 20th, 2026, we are excited to have runners/walkers from all over the Indianapolis area spend their evening in Speedway.  The race starts at 7 p.m. 

Participants can choose to run/walk or virtually do a 3.17 mile course through the streets of the Speedway. Starting and ending on beautiful Main Street, this flat, fast courses feature views of historic neighborhoods and the World Famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway. 

Each participant will receive:

Awesome One of Kind RUN(317) Speedway Medal
2 FREE Beer/Wine/Seltzer Tickets (in person participants only)
Penn Station Free Sandwich Coupon

RUN(317) will be donating a portion of the proceeds from the Speedway event to the Speedway Lions Club

For those joining us virtually, we will be using the Free RaceJoy App to instantly upload your RUN(317) miles!  Run, utilizing the RaceJoy App, August 20th, 2026, or utilize your favorite monitoring device and manually upload your results.  Only times uploaded through RaceJoy will qualify for the Beat the Clock competition.

RUN(317) Speedway - September 26, 2024 @ 7 PM in front of Performance Racing Industry @ 1255 N Main St, Speedway IN 46224
 

Please find below our COVID-19 Mitigation Plan as approved by the Marion County Health Department effective June 21, 2021.

• We will be doing a wave start to limit the number of people on the course at one time.  Waves will be limited to 100 participants per wave. 
• Limited capacity of the event to 50%
• There will be dots on the ground every 6ft to mark where participants should stand at the start.
• Masks are required for unvaccinated participants. If you are fully vaccinated, you are not required to wear a mask.
• We will have hand sanitizer at multiple locations: Start/Finish line, info desk, and the hand washing station near the port-o-lets.
• We will be providing bottle water for the water station on the course instead of cups of water.
• Finish line food will be pre-package and spread out on tables to have participants grab.
• We ask participants to stay home if they are sick or are part of a vulnerable population (individuals age 65 and older, individuals who are immunocompromised, and individuals of all ages with serious underlying medical conditions), engage in social distancing, and increase hand washing
• We will be encouraging people to social distance.

Q. Where can I find my referral code?
A.  To find your registration link:
Log into your RunSignUp Account
Click on Profile
Scroll to the Bottom of the page and select My Referrals
Scroll to the RUN(317) and select the link
Copy to share!

Q. What time does RUN(317) start?
A. The walk/run will start at 7:00 PM EDT.

Q. Where does it take place?
A. RUN(317) Speedway - September 26, 2024 @ 7 PM in front of Performance Racing Industry @ 1255 N Main St, Speedway IN 46224

Q. Where can I get my results?
A. Results will be available via social media and the website after the race or a QR code on front of the bib.

Q. Where do I pick up my packet the day before the race?
A:  When: The Day Before the Race
Time: 2 pm - 6 pm 
Where: Athletic Annex, Nora Location (1300 E 86th St. #29A, Indianapolis, IN 46240)

Q. Where do I pick up my packet on race day?
Date: Race Day, Thursday September 26th, 2024
Time: 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM EDT
Location: Performance Racing Industry @ 1255 N Main St, Speedway IN 46224

Q. Can I Pick-Up A Packet for A Friend?
A.  Yes! You can pick-up a packet for a friend - just be sure to let your friend know that you are doing it prior to packet pick-up!

Q. I have a friend who cannot participate in the event. Can I take his/her place?
A. Each participant must have his/her own registration. In the event of an emergency, race officials must have emergency contact information on hand, therefore, you are NOT allowed to participate using someone else’s registration. There are NO exceptions to this policy.

Q. Where are the water stations? 
A. One water station will be located approximately halfway through the course as well as the Start/Finish Line.

Q. Will there be food or restaurants?
A.  Our sponsor Lou Malnati's will be on site selling pizza by the slice. We also encourage participants to support many of the local restaurants near by. 

Q. What are the award divisions?
A. Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female prizes will be awarded for those who participate in the live event. There are no age group awards.

Q. Is there an age limit?
A. No! Bring the whole family!

Q. Are strollers and/or dogs permitted?
A. Dogs are not allowed on the course for safety reasons. Strollers are permitted but must start in the last corral for safety reasons.

Q. May walkers participate?
A. Yes! There is a 20 minute/mile minimum pace on the course.

Q. Where can I find my referral code?
A.  To find your registration link:
Log into your RunSignUp Account
Click on Profile
Scroll to the Bottom of the page and select My Referrals
Scroll to the RUN(317) and select the link
Copy to share!

Q. Can I redeem my beer/wine/seltzer/ tickets for something other than alcohol?
A.  Yes! The beer/wine/seltzer tickets can be redeemed on race site for a non-alcoholic beverage at the Athletic Annex tent.

Q. Can I get a refund or transfer?
A. There are no refunds or transfers for RUN(317). There are no transfers between individual races as well.

Q. Who does RUN(317) benefit?
A. RUN(317) Speedway benefits The Speedway Lions Club

VIRTUAL RACE INFO:
You will have the same day as the live race event to complete your 3.17 miles.
RUN(317) Speedway - by 8 pm

Race Packets / Merch
Race packets & purchased merchandise are available for pick-up during packet pick up (unless you paid to have it sent to you).  Packet Pick-ups are as follows:
Day before the Race:  Athletic Annex, Nora Location, 2 pm - 6 pm
Race Day: Race Site, 5:30 - 6:45 pm

RaceJoy / Submitting Results / Beat the Clock
Download the RaceJoy App to complete your race either on the course or anywhere you choose to run!  All virtual participants participating in Beat the Clock must use the RaceJoy app to qualify.

Just want to submit your results - Click on the Results tab on the page of each race.  Click submit virtual results and follow the prompts. 

Q. How do I contact RUN(317)?
A. Email: Info@VisionEventManagement.com

Route Notification

RUN(317) is thrilled to be running through the beautiful Town of Speedway 

on the evening of Thursday, September 26.

On Thursday, September 26th, we are excited to have runners/walkers from all over the Indianapolis area spend their evening in Speedway. The RUN(317) series is designed to showcase different cities within the (317) area code. This will be our 5th year in Speedway to showcase all that Speedway has to offer.

Starting at 7 p.m., participants will run (or walk) 3.17 miles through Speedway.

RUN(317) is proud to be a part of the (317) area code community of Indiana. The run/walk is not only helping people become active and exercise, but it has committed to support a different charity at each event. RUN(317) will be donating a portion of the proceeds from the Speedway event to the Speedway Lions Club and is proud to have the support of many of the local businesses who will also be donating to the cause.

The 3.17-mile event the evening of Thursday, September 26 will need to have some temporary street restrictions:

·       Number of Expected Participants: 1,800, 100 volunteers

·       Race Time: The race will begins at 7:00 pm and completed by 9:00 pm. See information below or accompanying map for specific information regarding your area of the course.

·       Partial Road Closures: Participants will be running and walking on the entire road, or one half of the road around some of the course. Some areas will be temporarily closed. If you have plans on race evening, please be aware that alternative routes may be needed to be taken that night.

Summary of temporary street restrictions

·       Main Street between 14th St and 12th Street (3:00 PM-9:30 PM)

·       Main Street between 12th Street and Gilman St (6:00 PM – 8:40 PM)

·       13th Street between Main St and the alley east of 4918 13th Street (3:00 PM – 9:30 PM)

·       12th Street at Main Street (6:00 PM – 8:40 PM)

·       Southbound Main Street from Gilman Street to 10th Street (6:50 PM – 7:20 PM)

·       Westbound curb lane of 10th Street from Main Street to Lynhurst Dr. (6:50 PM – 7:30 PM)

·       Northbound curb lane of Lynhurst Dr. from 10th Street to 16th Street (7:00 PM – 7:40 PM)

·       Eastbound curb lane of 16th Street from Lynhurst Dr. to Main Street (7:00 PM – 7:55 PM)

·       Main Street from W. 16th Street to Crawfordsville/16th St roundabout – (7:05 PM – 8:00 PM)

·       Eastbound Crawfordsville Rd from Lynhurst Dr to Main St. (7:05 PM – 8:00 PM)

·       Eastbound 16th Street from Main Street to Polco St (7:05 PM – 8:05 PM)

·       Southbound Polco St. from 16th St. to 10th Street (7:05 PM – 8:10 PM)

·       Westbound curb lane of 10th Street to from Polco St. to Allison Way (7:05 PM – 8:10 PM)

·       Northbound Allison Way from 10th St. to Gilman St. (7:10 PM – 8:20 PM)

·       Westbound Gilman Street from Allison Way to Main St. (7:10 PM – 8: 20 PM)

·       Northbound Main Street from Gilman to 12th Street (FINISH) (6:00 PM – 8:40 PM)

Free parking will be available in the small lot on the west side of the Speedway Jr. High School (5151 W. 14th St.) off 14th St and another small lot off 13th St. Please see below for other parking options.