The Opening Act 5K Run & Walk
When is The Opening Act 5K Run & Walk?
The Opening Act 5K Run & Walk takes place on Sunday, September 20, 2026 in Carmel, IN.
What distances does The Opening Act 5K Run & Walk offer?
The Opening Act 5K Run & Walk offers 2 events: The Opening Act 5K, The Opening Act 5K - Virtual from your stage!.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Opening Act 5K | 5.0 km | $40.00 | Register |
| The Opening Act 5K - Virtual from your stage! | — | $35.00 | Register |
How much does The Opening Act 5K Run & Walk cost?
Registration for The Opening Act 5K Run & Walk starts at $35.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is The Opening Act 5K Run & Walk held?
The Opening Act 5K Run & Walk is held in Carmel, IN at 365 Monon Blvd.
About The Opening Act 5K Run & Walk
Ready to get your run and groove on? Join us for the 2nd Annual Opening Act 5K run/walk on a Sunday before PorchFest, Carmel's all-day free music festival. You will be "part of the show" by participating. Strategically timed with a 10:30 AM start on Sunday, you will have time to finish, socialize then walk through MidTown to the start of PorchFest, just three blocks away. MidTown is in the DORA district so if you partake in an adult beverage, you are free to walk around MidTown with the special cup we provide. Enjoy post-race refreshments, music and more with specials from MidTown restaurants.
This timed 5K will include age group awards, medals and official event shirt. The course starts and finishes on the Monon Blvd at MidTown and takes runners north on the Monon, west towards Meadowlark Park then south to City Center Drive then back north to the finish.
Proceeds benefit local animal rescues as our company's mission is to support those groups working hard to find forever homes.
Age Group awards, finisher's medals plus a unique, super soft event shirt that you will love wearing every day.
Opening Act 5K Course map
10:30 AM - START
11:45 AM - March to PorchFest begins with a Jazz Band leading the way
