A: Oh no, Sweetheart! 💕 We're sad you'll miss all the LOVE-ly fun! While all registrations are non-refundable for any reason, don't let your Valentine swag go to waste! We have 4 SWEET options just for YOU! ❤️
💌 1) Love From Afar — Go Virtual!
Switch to virtual and have your Valentine swag shipped right to your door for $20 shipping per person! Run or walk wherever your heart desires! 💕
🎁 2) Share the LOVE — Pick Up Your Swag!
Stop by early packet pickup or have your sweetheart, bestie, or family member grab your goodies on race day! Planning to run virtually? Be sure to request your finisher medal at pickup! 🏅
💘 3) Be Someone's Cupid — Transfer Your Spot!
Give or sell your registration to a friend or family member for FREE! No additional transfer fee — just spread the LOVE! ❤️
❤️ 4) Give From the Heart — Donate Your Entry!
Turn your missed race into something beautiful by donating your registration fees to our Proud Charity Partner, Every Child Deserves Riley! 💗
💘 Early Packet Pickup — Friday, February 12, 2027
⏰ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS)
250 University Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46202
❤️ Race Day Packet Pickup — Saturday, February 13, 2027
⏰ 8:45 AM – 9:50 AM
📍 National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS)
250 University Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46202
💘 CUPID'S FRIENDLY REMINDER! If you choose race-day packet pickup, please allow plenty of extra time!You'll need to check in, grab your goodies, and walk a short distance to the starting line. Don't let Cupid catch you running late! 🏹🏃♀️
💕 Grab your sweetheart swag, pick up your bib, and get ready for a LOVE-ly race day! 💘
A: Cupid's got you covered! ❤️ Here are a few LOVE-ly parking options near the start/finish line!
🚗 Option 1: IU Parking Garage
📍 245 University Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202
💰 Parking fees are typically around $10.
💕 Option 2: White River State Park Parking
Several convenient parking options nearby!
👉 CLICK HERE for parking locations & rates!
💘 Option 3: Downtown Indy Street Parking
Find your favorite downtown parking meter and stroll on over!
❤️ CUPID'S SWEETHEART TIP: ARRIVE EARLY & ALLOW PLENTY OF EXTRA TIME! 💕
🚗 Downtown parking can take a little longer than expected, especially on race morning!
🏃♀️ IMPORTANT: The starting lines for BOTH the Half Marathon & 5K are NOT located directly at NIFS! You'll have a short walk to reach your starting line after packet pickup.
💘 Give yourself plenty of time to park, grab your goodies, find your starting line, and get ready to RUN for LOVE!
❤️ Park Early. Walk Happy. Start on Time. LOVE Every Mile! 💕🏃♂️
A: You bet, Sweetheart! 💘 We'll have ONE water stop opportunity along the 5K course to keep you hydrated and those hearts pumping! ❤️💧
Stay hydrated, keep smiling, and RUN for LOVE! 🏃♀️💕
A: You bet, Sweetheart! 💘 Our Half Marathon course features 4 LOVE-ly loops around White River State Park! ❤️
💧 You'll have 2 chances to grab water on EACH loop — that's 8 hydration opportunities to keep those hearts pumping!
💕 We'll also have plenty of bottled water available before and after the race, included with your registration!
🗑️ Show Some LOVE to Our Beautiful Park! Please dispose of ALL empty water bottles in designated trash cans!
❤️ Stay Hydrated, Run Happy & Keep the LOVE Flowing! 💦💕
A: ABSO-LOVE-LUTELY! ❤️💘
Rain, snow, sleet, or freezing temps — Cupid doesn't let a little winter weather stop the LOVE! 🥶💕
❄️ Bundle up, grab your sweetheart, and get ready for some chilly, heartwarming FUN!
🏠 Baby, It's Cold Outside! ❤️ We'll have INDOOR space available at NIFS before AND after the race so you can warm up, stay cozy, and enjoy some LOVE-ly shelter from the winter weather! 💕
⚡ We will ONLY delay the race for lightning or tornado conditions.
❤️ Cold Hands, Warm Hearts & Happy Finish Lines! ❤️
A: You Bet, Sweetheart! FOUR Loops of LOVE! 💕🏃♀️
Our Be My Valentine Half Marathon features a FAST, FLAT & BEAUTIFUL 4-loop course around scenic White River State Park! ❤️
💘 Here's How the LOVE Flows:
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❤️ START: Approximately 200 feet from the finish line at NIFS!
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💕 Loops 1, 2 & 3: Keep going STRAIGHT and spread the LOVE for another loop!
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💋 Loop 4: After completing your fourth loop, TURN RIGHT TO FINISH! 🏁❤️
❄️ Why 4 Loops? February weather in Indiana can be a little unpredictable! Rain, snow, or sleet — Cupid never knows what Mother Nature has planned! 💘
Our 4-loop course helps minimize road closures and gives us the best opportunity to keep the race LIVE, even when winter weather comes calling!
❤️ AFTER LOOP 4 — TURN RIGHT TO FINISH! 🏁💕
Four Loops. 13.1 Miles. One SWEET Finish Line! 💘
ABSOLUTE-LOVE-LY YES! ❤️💋
Every registered finisher receives a SUPER CUTE Be My Valentine Finisher's Medal featuring TWO beautiful interlocking hearts! ❤️🤍
🏅 Half Marathon: A BIG, beautiful 5-inch medal!
🏅 5K: An adorable 4-inch medal!
💝 Sweetheart Swag — Made with LOVE!
💕 5K Sweethearts: Choose an adorable heart-print Beanie Hat OR Cozy Valentine Blanket! Can't decide? Get BOTH for just $10.99 extra! 😘
❤️ Half Marathon Lovebirds: DOUBLE THE LOVE! You receive BOTH the Beanie Hat AND Valentine Blanketwith your registration! 💘
💋 A Little EXTRA Valentine LOVE!
👕 Retro Valentine Hoodies ON CLEARANCE! Snag a cozy throwback hoodie at a sweet discounted price while supplies last! 💕
❤️ TWO HEARTS. SWEET SWAG. ONE LOVE-LY FINISH LINE! ❤️
WOOF WOOF YES! ❤️🐾 Your four-legged sweethearts are welcome to join the Be My Valentine 5K FUN! 💕🏃♀️
🐕 Please keep your pup on a short leash at all times, be mindful of other runners and walkers, and clean up after your furry Valentine!
❤️ Make sure your pup is comfortable and ready to safely complete the 5K!
🏠 IMPORTANT: While dogs are welcome on the outdoor course, dogs are NOT allowed inside NIFS, where our indoor packet pickup and pre/post-race activities take place.
🐾 Puppy Kisses, Wagging Tails & Valentine Trails! 💋❤️
CUPID SAYS YES! 💕🏹 Little sweethearts of ALL ages are welcome to join the Be My Valentine 5K FUN! 🏃♀️🏃♂️💗
Bring your little lovebugs, grab the whole family, and make some LOVE-ly memories together! 💋💕
❤️ IMPORTANT: All children participating in the 5K, whether running or walking, MUST be registered! Every registered little sweetheart receives their own Valentine race swag and a SUPER CUTE finisher's medal! 🏅💘
💕 Run it, walk it, or hold hands all the way to the finish line!
💕 All Ages. All Paces. All HEARTS. All LOVE! ❤️
CUPID SAYS ABSO-LOVE-LUTELY YES! ❤️👶 Strollers are welcome on the Be My Valentine 5K course! 💕🏃♀️
💗 Please use extra caution, be courteous of other runners and walkers, and leave plenty of room for everyone to safely pass.
👶 Little Lovebugs Riding in Strollers Do NOT Need to Register! However, unregistered stroller passengers will NOT receive Valentine swag or a finisher's medal. 🏅💕
❤️ Running or walking kiddos MUST be registered, but little sweethearts just enjoying the stroller ride are welcome to tag along!
💕 Roll Together. Love Together. Finish Together! 💘👶
CUPID SAYS ABSO-LOVE-LUTELY YES! ❤️💕 Run fast and you could take home some SWEET Be My Valentine BLING! 🏆💋
❤️ BOTH the Half Marathon & 5K Have Awards!
🏆 Overall Awards: Top 3 Male & Female Finishers in EACH event!
🥇🥈🥉 Age Group Awards: Top 3 Male & Female Finishers in each age group for BOTH events!
💕 Age Groups:
1–12 | 13–19 | 20–29 | 30–39 | 40–49 | 50–59 | 60–69 | 70+
💘 Whether you're chasing a personal best or racing for some Valentine hardware, we've got plenty of LOVE for our speedy sweethearts!
❤️ Run Fast. Love BIG. Bring Home the BLING! 🏅💋
CUPID SAYS NOPE, SWEETHEART! 💕 Your hard-earned Be My Valentine BLING must be picked up on race day near the Finish Line area! ❤️🏆
💘 Be sure to grab your LOVE-ly award before the Valentine festivities wrap up! There will be no in-person award pickup after race day.
📦 Can't Stay for Your Award? No broken hearts here! 💕 We can ship your extra earned medal for $10.99–$14.99, depending on shipping costs.
❤️ Run Fast. Earn the BLING. Take the LOVE Home! 🥇💋
CUPID SAYS ABSO-LOVE-LUTELY YES! ❤️🎁
We'll email your registration QR code approximately 2 days before race day! 📱💌
Simply share your QR code with your sweetheart, bestie, or favorite little Cupid, and they can pick up your Valentine goodies for you! 💝
💕 Easy Peasy, Sweetheart Breezy! 💋❤️
CUPID SAYS ABSO-LOVE-LUTELY YES! 💕🏹 Race-day registration will be available for BOTH the Be My Valentine Half Marathon & 5K, unless we SELL OUT FIRST! 🏃♀️🏃♂️💗
💌 Want to guarantee your spot on Cupid's starting line? Register early before all the LOVE is gone! ❤️
💘 Don't Break Your Own Heart… Sign Up Before We Sell Out! 💋🏅
CUPID SAYS ABSO-LOVE-LUTELY YES! ❤️🏃♀️🏃♂️
We've got your potty breaks covered, sweethearts! 💋
🚻 There will be one portable toilet stop available on EACH loop of our Be My Valentine Half Marathon course!
❤️ With 4 loops, that means you'll have 4 opportunities to make a quick pit stop during your 13.1-mile LOVE adventure! 💕
💘 Run Happy. Love BIG. Potty When You Need To! 🚻❤️
