Fast Flash 5k and Back 2 School Bash
About this race
As a fixture in the Indianapolis running community, this 5K is run on a fast and flat course surrounding Franklin Central High School. A fun 2k for younger runners starts following the 5k start.
Following the FAST FLASH, we are excited to continue the Back-2-School Bash! B2S Bash Fun includes the popular Splash Tower, where you can splash your favorite principal or teacher, Air-Brush Tattoos, Sport-Zone, Photo-Zone, Game-Zone, Cornhole Tournament, IMPD Mounted Patrol, IMPD Motorcycle Drill Team, Idnaian State Police helicopter, & more! Our School partners will have representatives and information available – Plus School Mascots for fun photo ops!
Join your neighbors, community leaders, and our schools for exercise and fun!
The Fast Flash is hosted by and benefits the Franklin Township Education Foundation.
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Running
34th Annual Fast Flash 5k
2K Family Fun Run
Virtual Walk/Run
Typical race-day weather
Based on 11 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Indianapolis, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:36 AM and sets at 9:05 PM local time (EDT) in Indianapolis on July 24, 2027 — 14h 29m of daylight.
Course
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
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