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, or stroll as far as you can. It is the largest endurance running event in Central Indiana and has experienced record each year. The Dream has SOLD OUT three years in a row primarily because our returning runner percentage is so high. Spending a day on Butler's campus in what feels like a running tailgate, while testing your limits is truly an unforgettable experience.
There are three ways to participate; the SOLO category, Team category and in the Cat Nap 5K. The Team category offers two three divisions (female, male and coed) and two team sizes to choose from; 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 2022, all COED Teams must include a minimum of two females.
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 Closed
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The largest endurance race in Indiana. Set a distance goal or test your body to see what it can accomplish over 8 hours. The safest endurance event around.
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Team of 3-4 Entry - Ages 10 and older Closed
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$245.00Jul 28 – Dec 31
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$255.00Jan 1 – Jun 30
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$275.00Jul 1 – Jul 15
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$295.00Jul 16 – Jul 16
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ClosedJul 16 – Jul 14
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Team of 5-6 Entry - Ages 10 and older Closed
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RC Cup Challenge Team - Exclusively for nonprofit Running Clubs Closed
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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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SOLO Waitlist Closed
SOLO waitlist entries will be granted access based on the date of entry.
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$15.00Jul 28 - Jul 14
Cat Nap 5K Adult Closed
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ages 15 and over
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$25.00Jul 28 – Dec 31
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$30.00Jan 1 – Jun 30
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$35.00Jul 1 – Jul 15
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$40.00Jul 16 – Jul 16
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ClosedJul 16 – Jul 14
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Cat Nap 5K Youth Closed
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ages 14 and under
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$15.00Jul 28 – Dec 31
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$15.00Jan 1 – Jun 30
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$15.00Jul 1 – Jul 15
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$20.00Jul 16 – Jul 14
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Race Director
- todd@carmelmarathon.com
- Website
- Visit website