Race Information

Spotlight On Nursing’s “For Tomorrow’s Nurses” is a family-oriented 5K/10K Run Walk and 1 mile “FUN” Walk to raise awareness of the nursing shortage and support the education of tomorrow’s nurses.  The Run/Walk is open to individuals of all ages, skills and abilities.  The event will be timed & scored. 

Race Day Events

7:00 – 8:45 am:  Packet Pick-Up & Registration
If pre-registered, you may pick up your registration and scrub top the morning of the Run/Walk.  Participants may also choose to register on the morning of the event.

7:30 – 10:00 am:  Race Day Events, Health & Wellness Fair & Flu Shot Clinic
Join in the fun with live entertainment, Health & Wellness Fair, Flu Shot Clinic, free post-race breakfast and refreshments, face painting, drawings, finisher and age division awards. 

9:00 am:  10K Competitive Run
NEW flat and fast 10K course this year!  The run starts and finishes in front of Buggs Temple, with a loop around the city streets before turning onto the Downtown Canal.  Mile markers and water stations will be provided along the route.  IPICO TAG timed.

9:30 am:  5K Run/Walk

9:45 am: 
1 Mile “FUN” Walk
Just want to come out and support the cause?  The 1 Mile “FUN” Walk is just for you!  Bring your family and friends out for a casual walk along the canal.

10:15 am:  Awards Ceremony, Drawings & FREE Breakfast
 
   

Health & Wellness Fair

Come visit our fun and educational Health & Wellness Fair featuring a variety of screenings, activities, and demonstrations provided by our sponsors.

 

Flu Shot Clinic by VNS

Visiting Nurse Service, Inc will be administering flu and pneumonia vaccinations at both Pre-Registration/Packet Pick Up and at the Run/Walk.  These clinics are open to the public.  Registration for the Run/Walk is not required. 

Friday, October 9th from 8am – Noon
RN Specialties, Inc., 409 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis, IN  46204

Saturday, October 10th from 8am – 11am
Spotlight On Nursing Run/Walk, 337 W. 11th Street, Indianapolis, IN 

$25 – Flu shot (3 years +)
$15 – 1/2 dose flu shot (6-35 months)
$35 – FluMist
$45 – Pneumonia Shot (9 years +)

VNS can accept cash, check and Medicare Part B & MAP.

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Event Highlights

  • Health & Wellness Fair
  • Flu Shot Clinic by VNS
  • Live broadcast by B105.7
  • FREE BREAKFAST & refreshments
  • Free running goodie bag
  • Running t-shirt
  • Face painting 

 

Raffle Drawings

Many exciting raffle prizes will be drawn on the day of the event!  All confirmed entrants and donors will be eligible for the drawings beginning at 10:15 am.                                                             �
                  

 

 

 

 

Finisher & Age Division Awards

The top 3 finishers in the run will receive separate awards.  Age division awards will be presented to the top 3 finishers in each run category, beginning with 12<, 13-15, 16-19 . . . 80+.   Age division awards provided by: 

 

 

Pre-Registration & Packet Pick Up

Online or by Fax/Mail:
www.SpotlightOnNursing.org
(317) 873-5803 fax

Pre-Race Packet Pick-Up:
Friday, October 9th, 7am- Noon
RN Specialties, Inc.
409 Massachusetts Ave.
Indianapolis, IN  46204

Entry Fees: Pre-Registered
$15:  No t-shirt
$20:  T-shirt
$13:  TEAM without t-shirt
$18:  TEAM with t-shirt

Entry Fees: Race Day Registration
$20:  No scrub top
$25:  T-shirt (availability of t-shirts not guaranteed on day of event) 

 

Teams

Together, teams can raise awareness to the importance of nurses in our community.  It’s a great way to get your family, friends and co-workers together to have fun, socialize and show your support for a great profession – NURSING!  Receive a discount on your entry fee by forming a team of 10 or more!  When registering, be sure to list your team name and captain.

Team registration has been extended to Tuesday, October 6th! 

 

Location & Parking

Indianapolis Downtown Canal: Buggs Temple, 337 W. 11th Street

Buggs Temple is located on W. 11th Street between Senate Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Drive.  Free surface parking will be available under the I-65 overpass on W. 11th Street. 

Click here for map: Map

Download registration form: registration-form

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