Hit the Bricks 5k & 3k
The Zionsville Optimist Club is proudly announces the 44th annual Hit the Bricks 5K Run & Walk on Saturday, October 3! We’ve had 43 consecutive years with no rain, and are the longest continuing event in Boone County!
This year’s event features the usual 5K race/walk, utilizing elements of Zionsville’s Rail Trail and also looping through the historic downtown area, before returning to the start/finish at the Town Hall. Additionally we will have a 3K walk (Not timed) for those wanting a more leisurely stroll through beautiful Zionsville.
Established in 1981, the Zionsville Optimist Club is a local chapter of Optimist International (optimist.org). Our motto is “Friend of Youth”. Please help us fund important programs for youth in our community. The Zionsville Optimist Club is well known for their support of local youth and other local charities.
Get 15% off Your Entry!
New for 2026, Hit the Bricks is excited to partner with the local Thanksgiving Day Gravy Chase race! Both events proudly support the Boys and Girls Club of Boone County.
Just choose the bundle option when you select your event distance, and you'll get 15% off BOTH races!
Race Weekend Info
Participant Shirts
Great looking shirts are guaranteed with your registration through Wednesday, September 23!
Shirts/sizes may be limited starting Thursday, September 24.
Overall & Age Awards
Gift cards will be provided for overall men's and women's 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers. There will also be age-group awards for the top finisher in each age group of the 5k only.
Age-groups will be in 5-year increments starting at 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34..., and 70+.
5k & 3k Courses
The race start/finish is at the Town Hall and includes running the rail trail and through gorgeous downtown Zionsville.
The 5k course is fast with some rolling hills, and lets you run on the historic bricks of Main Street, through neighborhoods and along the Zionsville Rail Trail!
The 3K is untimed, and also utilizes the Zionsville Rail Trail and the downtown Zionsville village area.
Packet Pickup
Friday, October 2
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Runners Forum - Zionsville
4335 W 106th Street
Saturday, October 3
6:30am - 8:00am
Zionsville Town Hall
1100 W. Oak Street
Raceday Registration
- Individuals are $41/person for 5k/3k
- Families are $41/person for first 2, and $20/person for additionals
Schedule of Events
6:30am - Packet Pickup opens
7:45am - Packet Pickup closes
8:00am - 5K Race/Walk
8:05am - 3K Walk
9:30am - Awards & Raffle
Post Race Raffle
In addition to the normal overall and age-group award prizes, Hit the Bricks offers the "best post race raffle prizes in Central Indiana"!
We've got gift cards, coupons, dinner options and much more from many of Zionsville's best restaurants and businesses!
Please note, you must be present at the post-race prize giving to win.
Supporting the Boys & Girls Club
We are excited to announce that the Boys and Girls Club of Boone County will be our highlighted local charity this year, and Hit the Bricks fundraising will be contributing a large portion of funds to this worthy organization after the race. The Zionsville Optimist Club plans to spotlight other local charities that support children in the Zionsville/Boone County area in future years.
This event is our largest Optimist Club fundraiser for the year. Money raised supports several local organizations and programs including;
Graduating ZCHS Senior scholarships / Sponsorships of local youth sports / Optimist Club Oratorical Contest / 3rd Grade Zionsville History Program / Funding for Textbook, Sports and Musical Instrument Assistance / Boone County Boys & Girls Club / 4-H / The HAWK Foundation / Morning Dove Therapeutic Riding / So Big Mountain House Maternity Home / ZCHS After Prom Event / Holiday Gifts for Families in Need / Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana / Sylvia's Child / Zionsville Food Pantry
Donate to the Boys & Girls Club!
$95
Raised of $1,000
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