The City of Fishers has announced the return of the 16th annual Geist Half Marathon, 10K & 5K, presented by Meijer, on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.
Operated by the City of Fishers in partnership with Vision Event Management, the family-friendly race showcases the beauty of Geist Reservoir with stunning water views, tree covered trails, and scenic waterfront bridges. With three race distances to choose from, the race series is accessible for all ages and abilities. All race participants receive a race shirt, medal, and access to the post-race party.
New in 2024, the city will bring back the popular 10K race and reimagine the VIP and after-party experience. The revamped VIP Perks package includes reserved parking, signature apparel exclusively for VIPs, private gear check, an extra drink ticket, and access to the Recovery Zone after the race. This new VIP experience will be integrated into the public post-race party, with VIP participants receiving an additional drink ticket while they celebrate alongside family and friends. VIP registration is available for an additional $49.
Public registration will open at GeistHalf.com on Sunday, Dec. 31 for a two-day New Year’s promo before prices increase on Jan. 2. During the promo, registration will be the guaranteed lowest price for 2024 – $24.99 for the 5K, $31.99 for the 10K, and $52.99 for the half marathon. Virtual registration is also available.
“I’m thrilled to continue to establish the footprint of the Geist Half Marathon as Central Indiana’s most scenic race series in the early fall,” said Ginny Zimmerman, Culture of Health Ambassador for the City of Fishers and Race Director of the Geist Half Marathon Race Series. “Our team is grateful to the community of previous board members, race organizers, and past participants who have equipped us with insight to maximize our planning efforts. The course has historically been the right combination of challenging and beautiful, capturing panoramic views of the water along tree-covered trails. With the success of last year’s race under our feet, bringing back the 10K was an easy decision to provide more distance options to participants. The 5K is a great opportunity for first-timers, families, and fitness enthusiasts alike to embrace a healthy sense of community and accomplishment. We’re most looking forward to engaging with the community and finding more unique ways to put Fishers, Indiana, on the map for active living.”
The city is recruiting hundreds of other community volunteers to help host this large-scale event. From packet pickup and runner services to on-course entertainment and course marshals, numerous volunteer opportunities are available. Register to volunteer at VolunteerFishers.com.
To learn more about the event and register for the race, visit GeistHalf.com.