Running races in or near Merrillville, IN
Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks & more
See below for a frequently-updated, comprehensive list of upcoming running events in the local Merrillville, IN area. Races listed here include both walking and running events of various distances — from 1-milers, to 5Ks, to marathons, and everything else in between.
Half Marathon - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 07-13-2026
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series! No Time Limits Great Food ...
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Marathon - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 07-13-2026
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series! No Time Limits Great Food ...
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10K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 07-13-2026
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series! No Time Limits Great Food ...
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50K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 07-13-2026
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series! No Time Limits Great Food ...
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5K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 07-13-2026
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series! No Time Limits Great Food ...
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2026 Heartland Series - Day 3 (IN)
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 07-13-2026
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series! No Time Limits Great Food ...
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R2P Holiday Awards Party
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 12-12-2025
Description: Kicking it OLD SCHOOL this year! Join us for our annual ...
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Holiday Party
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 12-12-2025
Description: Kicking it OLD SCHOOL this year! Join us for our annual ...
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Spring Hike at Sand Ridge Nature Center (South ...
Organization: Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana
Date of Race: 03-29-2026
Description: Embrace the great outdoors and enjoy the benefits of hiking with ...
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Complete list of running events in and near Merrillville, IN: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
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About Merrillville
Merrillville (IN) is a town in Lake County with an estimated population of 35,246.[4]
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In 2015, the 5K maintained the #1 position of all race distances with 7.6 million finishers (U.S.).
