Unfortunately, we do not offer refunds for any reason — but don’t worry, your registration doesn’t have to go to waste! 🎉 You’ve got 4 great options:
- 📦 Go Virtual — Switch to the virtual race and we’ll mail your swag! $15 shipping fee per person.
- 🍺 Send a Friend for Your Swag — Have a friend pick up your goodies on race day…and yes, they get to enjoy your drink ticket too! Cheers! 🍻
- 🏃 Transfer Your Entry — Sell or gift your registration to a friend or family member at no additional cost.
- ❤️ Donate Your Registration — Turn your missed race into something GOOD by donating your entry to our Charity Partner!
Can’t race with us? No problem — pick the option that works best for you! 🥂
Packet Pickup is RACE DAY ONLY! 🎉
🕣 Opens at 8:30 AM
📍 Big Lug Canteen — Outside
1435 E 86th St
Indianapolis, IN 46240
Grab your bib, grab your swag, and get ready to CHEERS to a New Year! 🥂🏃
It’s easy! When your race bib is assigned at Packet Pickup on race day, write your 2027 GOAL right on your bib! ✍️✨
Dream BIG, make it FUN, and wear that goal proudly as you cross the finish line!
New Year. New Goals. Let’s GO 2027! 🥂🏃🎉
YES! Every registered finisher receives an ALL-NEW shiny & sparkling 2027 Finisher’s Medal! ✨🏅
👕 Want the race shirt too? Register by December 7th to guarantee your shirt and preferred size!
Q: How Do I Enter My Goal for the Back of the Shirt? 🎯
A: Starting in 2027, the personalized goal option will no longer be available. We’re sorry to see this fun tradition go, but we’ve got an ALL-NEW 2027 race shirt coming your way! 👕✨
New Year. New Shirt. New Bling. CHEERS to 2027! 🥂🎉
Nope — there are no water stops on the 5K course. 💧
Feel free to carry your own water bottle if you’d like some hydration along the way. We’ll have plenty of FREE bottled water before and after the race for all participants!
Stay hydrated, run happy & CHEERS to a New Year! 🥂🏃♀️🏃♂️
Good news — FREE parking is available at 2 convenient locations! 🎉
1) FREE Parking — Total Wine / Monon
📍 Nora Corners Shopping Center
1460 E 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46240
Easy access to the Monon! Cross 86th Street at the light and you’re on your way.
2) FREE Parking — Whole Foods / Culinary Dropout Area
📍 1300 E 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46240
Easy Monon access and less than a 10-minute walk to the race.
🚫 NO RACE PARKING AT BIG LUG CANTEEN
🛒 Kroger parking is for Kroger customers only. Shopping at Kroger? Then you’re welcome to park there! 😊
FREE parking + a short warm-up walk = ready to RUN & CHEERS! 🥂🏃
YES!!! This is a New Year’s race — we’re ready for a little Indiana weather! 🎉
Rain, snow, sleet or cold...WE RUN! 🏃♀️🏃♂️
The race will only be delayed for lightning or a tornado.
Bundle up, bring the FUN & CHEERS to a New Year! 🥂❄️
YES! Dogs are welcome to join the 5K FUN! 🐶🏃
Since the course is out-and-back, please keep your pup on a short leash at all times, stay mindful of other participants, and clean up after your pet.
Make sure your four-legged running buddy is comfortable and ready to safely complete the 5K.
Happy Tails & Happy Trails! 🐾🎉
YES, they sure can! 🎉 Kids are welcome to join the FUN and start the New Year at the finish line! 🏃♀️🏃♂️
All ages. All paces. All FUN! 🥳🏅
YES! Strollers are welcome on the 5K course! 🎉
Since this is an out-and-back course, please use extra caution, be courteous of other runners and walkers, and keep plenty of room for participants to safely pass in both directions.
👶 Kids riding in strollers do NOT need to be registered. However, unregistered stroller riders will not receive race goodies, including a race shirt or finisher’s medal.
Roll into the New Year with us & enjoy the FUN! 🥂🎉
YES! Run fast and you could kick off the New Year with some hardware! 🏅🎉
🥇 Overall Awards: Top 3 Male & Female Finishers
🥇 Age Group Awards: Top 3 Male & Female Finishers in each age group:
1–10 | 11–14 | 15–19 | 20–24 | 25–29 | 30–34 | 35–39 | 40–44 | 45–49 | 50–54 | 55–59 | 60–64 | 65–69 | 70–74 | 75+
New Year. New PR. New Hardware! 🏃♀️🏃♂️🥇
No — awards must be picked up on race day near the Finish Line area. 🎉
Please pick up your award before the race event concludes. After the event ends, there will be no in-person pickup option available.
📦 Can’t stay to pick it up? We can ship your extra earned medal for $10.99.
Run Fast. Earn It. Grab Your Medal! 🥇✨
Yes, we will send out registration QR codes about 2 days before the live event. Please share your QR with the person picking up your packet :)
YES! Race-day registration will be available unless the event sells out first!
To guarantee your spot at the starting line, we strongly recommend registering early.
After all, the early runner gets the CHEERS… and the late runner might miss the party! 🥂🎉
Don’t wait — secure your spot and CHEERS to a NEW YEAR with us! 🍻🏃
