8-Hour Dream Endurance Race
& Cat Nap 5K
The 8-Hour Dream Endurance Race is a Fixed Duration event; you have 8 hours to run, walk, skip, or crawl as far as you can. It is the largest endurance running event in Central Indiana and has experienced record each year. It has been awarded the Road Runners Club of America State Championship for the Endurance distance three years in a row! 2020 was a unique year for The Dream with COVID changes in place. Even with the restrictions, The Dream SOLD OUT with runners from 14 states.
There are three ways to participate; the Solo division, Team Division and in the Cat Nap 5K. The Team Division offers two team size competitions; 3-4 members and 5-6 members. The Cat Nap 5K starts at the same time as The Dream offering family and friends to run the first loop with Solo runners.
NEW FOR 2021, the SOLO FIELD is capped at 200!
What makes The Dream unique is the start time (10 AM) the location (outside of the Historic Hinkle Fieldhouse on Butler University's campus) and the Closing Ceremonies and Post-Race Party. The Post-Race Party features a beer garden, complimentary hamburgers and hotdogs prepared by charity members and a live bluegrass band!
Throughout the day, participants choose between the long course (5K) or the short course (1.82 miles) for strategy, shade or to achieve the accurate distance they are shooting for. Both courses take you up and over the now famous Bulldog's Revenge hill.
Registration fees
Solo Entry - Ages 14 and older - SOLD OUT Closed
Online registration closed-
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$70.00Nov 1 – Dec 31
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$85.00Jan 1 – Jun 30
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$95.00Jul 1 – Jul 16
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$105.00
Race Day!
Jul 17 – Jul 17
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Team of 3-4 Entry - Ages 10 and older Closed
Online registration closed-
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$245.00Nov 1 – Dec 31
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$255.00Jan 1 – Jun 30
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$275.00Jul 1 – Jul 16
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$295.00Jul 17 – Jul 17
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Cat Nap 5K Adult Closed
Online registration closed-
ages 15 and over
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$25.00Nov 1 – Dec 31
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$30.00Jan 1 – Jun 30
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$35.00Jul 1 – Jul 16
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$40.00Jul 17 – Jul 17
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Cat Nap 5K Youth Closed
Online registration closed-
ages 14 and under
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$15.00Nov 1 – Dec 31
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$15.00Jan 1 – Jun 30
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$15.00Jul 1 – Jul 16
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$20.00Jul 17 – Jul 17
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RC Cup Challenge Team - Exclusively for nonprofit Running Clubs Closed
Online registration closed-
The RC Cup Challenge is a special competition for running clubs for the chance to host the Cup and have bragging rights for a year. 6-person teams must include 3 men and 3 women.
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$305.00Nov 1 – Dec 31
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ClosedDec 31 – Dec 31
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$315.00Jan 1 – Jul 15
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$355.00Jul 16 – Jul 17
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Transfer to 2022 - SOLO Only Closed
Transfer your event to next year.
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$15.00Nov 1 - Jul 17
Solo Waitlist - CLOSED Closed
Waitlist for Solo runners trying to get into the 2021 event. The waitlist registration fee is $15 and fee will be applied to the Solo registration fee if/when approved. Entries will be granted based on the waitlist order.
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$15.00Nov 1 - Jul 17
Team of 5-6 Entry - Ages 10 and older Closed
Online registration closed-
- Online registration closed
Contact information
- Event contact
- Race Director
- todd@carmelmarathon.com
- Website
- Visit website
