Top Ten Ways Walk, Run & Bike in Indianapolis

Your Guide to the City's Active Experiences

Indy is packed with unforgettable experiences, and whether you’re visiting for a weekend or rediscovering your hometown, count down these ten ideas to help you make the most of your time in the city.

1. Indianapolis Cultural Trail

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As a first of its kind, the Indianapolis Cultural Trail is a unique, urban ten-mile trail connecting six cultural enclaves and nearly 200 restaurants and 50 attractions.

2. 500 Festival Mini Marathon

One of the largest half marathon in the U.S. includes a run around the Indy 500 track with more than 40,000 others.

3. Canal Walk

Cutting through the heart of downtown, this 1.5 mile stretch of the Central Canal offers sweeping views of downtown on a designated path.

4. Eagle Creek Park

As the 6th largest municipal park in the nation- more than 3,900 acres of wooded terrain and lake-visitors can hike, fish, or swim.

5. Monon Trail

Connecting to the Cultural Trail, this 28-mile trail connects to Broad Ripple, Carmel, Westfield and Grand Park, and Sheridan.

6. Fort Harrison State Park

Formerly a military base, this 1,700-acre park features walking and jogging trails, picnic sites and tons of wildlife.

7. Southwestway Park

On Indy's Southside you'll discover one of Indy's premier hiking and mountain biking destinations tucked along the scenic White River.

8. Monumental Marathon

One of the 15 largest marathons in the U.S., the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon is the ideal fall marathon for everyone from the first time marathon runner to elite athletes.

9. Town Run

Indy's original mountain bike park is features 7+ miles of undulating single track that challenges experienced bikes while leaving options for beginners.