Glühwein Gallop 5k
Join the wintertime fun on December 12 at 9:00am for the 6th annual Glühwein Gallop 5k! This festive run/walk is open to ALL AGES and takes place during the Carmel Christkindlmarkt festivities!
Highlights include soft-style shirts, finisher medals, a complimentary drink, and post-race refreshments! We also offer overall/age-group awards!
The Glühwein Gallop 5k draws its name from the German word Glühwein (pronounced 'glue vine', and translated to "glow wine"). This delicious mulled wine is served warm in lots of different flavors!
Shirts*, Medals + Awards!
Soft-style shirts and finisher medals are included for all!
*Sizing guaranteed through December 3rd
Market Mugs!
Our iconic Glühwein boot mugs can be purchased for an additional $8 during race registration. Get yours now and skip the line at the Market!
Epic Costume Contest
Get into the holiday spirit and wear your most festive outfits! At the end of the event, awards will be given for our favorite costumes!
Participants are encouraged to go overboard, so put together the best costume you can!
Post-Race Party
After you finish, redeem the tearoff tag on your bib for one (1) complimentary serving of Glühwein or beer (21+)! This must be redeemed within the festival, immediately after finishing the 5k.
We also offer Kinderpunsch, a tasty, non-alcoholic drink. Other non-alcoholic options are also available.
Course Info
This beautiful 5k course will start/finish at the Carmel Christkindlmarkt, traveling on the Monon Trail and past the shops along Main Street and Rangeline Road.
Once you finish, you'll be at the market, which opens at 12:00 p.m.
We love our four-legged friends, but for everyone's safety, dogs are not allowed on the course. Thank you.
Raceday - Dec. 12th, 2026
Packet Pickup - 7:30am - 8:30am
Christkindlmarkt (Winter Pavilion)
Race Begins - 9:00am
Awards Pickup - 9:30am
Costume Contest - 10:20am
Pre-Race Packet Pickup
Thursday, December 10
Runners Forum - Carmel (620 Station Drive)
3:00pm - 7:00pm
Friday, December 11
Runners Forum - Carmel (620 Station Drive)
3:00pm - 7:00pm
Raceday Packet Pickup
Saturday, December 12
Christkindlmarkt Winter Pavilion (10 Carter Green)
7:30am - 8:30am
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