FISHERS, Ind. — Runners here in central Indiana won't have to wait until next year's Indy Mini Marathon to race.
Saturday morning kicks off the Geist Half Marathon and 5K. The popular race co-produced by Vision Event Management and the City of Fishers is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year.
The 2023 event will bring runners a new route for the 5K (3.1 miles) along the new Geist Waterfront Park.
The race began at 7 a.m. with 13 News' Angela Buchman emceeing the event.
There were also virtual options for those who wanted to run along at home for both races.
Jake Reardon McSoley, Director of Recreation and Wellness for the City of Fishers, shared "The 5K course has had a significant upgrade. We are now kind of adjusting it to get through the brand new Geist Waterfront Park. Very scenic."
The half marathon course remains the same, highlighting 14 different views of Geist Reservoir.
Typically held in the spring, the race was moved to mid-September to better accommodate the regional running schedule, construction projects along the route and cooler race-day temperatures.
Follow the results and more right here:
The 5K women's race winner is Natasha Ringenberg.
The 5K men's race winner is Emmanuel Tello.
WTHR is the proud media sponsor of the Geist Half Marathon and 5K.