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.

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 first, second and third place finishers.
There will be age-group awards for the top finisher in each age group of the 5k.

Age groups will be in 5-year increments starting at 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34..., and 70+.

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. We've really pulled out all the stops for our 43rd Anniversary race. (must be present at post race prize giving to win).

Proudly Supporting
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