Yearly Events

Cardinal Greenways hosts many enjoyable events each year, from walking and running to cycling, to meeting with Santa! See below for a brief description of each. To view the specific scheduling of each event and learn more about participating, visit our calendar page. If you would like to host your own event on Cardinal Greenway, contact Angie Pool at (765) 287-0399 or angie@cardinalgreenways.org.

Cardinal 5K Run/Walk

We’ll kick off our event season by celebrating National Trails Day along with thousands of people across the nation. New in 2020 we’ll have events in both Muncie and Marion. A timed, competitive race will be held starting and ending at the Muncie Depot and a non-competitive family run/walk in Marion at the Depot.

Cardinal GGT Ride

Take a tour on the Greenway choosing from one of multiple destinations utilizing the entire Greenway. Like our June event,  we’ll have concurrent events in both Muncie and Marion. Muncie will offer multiple routes and distances up to 100 miles beginning and ending at the Wysor St. Depot. Marion will feature a Family Fun Ride with a single route starting and finishing at the Depot.

Cardinal WIN

In honor of our long time event Walk Indiana we offer a  non-competitive walking event for people of all ages and abilities. Choose your distance of a 5K, 10K, 10 Mile and Half Marathon. Refreshments will be served at SAG stops along the way and at the finish.

BikeTOURberfest

BikeTOURberfest is our autumn cycling event highlighting the beautiful Wayne County section of the Cardinal Greenway. Choose from multiple route distances between 5 and 56 miles with some combining the Greenway and beautiful fall colors on scenic country roads. Great SAG stops on reach route will help get you through. Not a cyclist? Participate in the three mile fun run/walk!

Turkey Trot

Turkey Trot is Cardinal Greenways’ classic Thanksgiving Walk/Run. The non-competitive event is for walkers and runners, and their dogs too, of all ages and abilities. Beginning at the Historic Wysor Street Depot at 8:00 a.m., participants have the option of walking or running different routes along the beautiful Cardinal Greenway and the scenic White River Greenway.  We ask that you bring a non-perishable food item. Participants are encouraged to wear something fun to show their Thanksgiving/Turkey Trot spirit. Hot cider, coffee, fruit and other refreshments are served at the Depot. It’s a fun event from beginning to end!

An Old Fashioned Christmas at the Depot

If you enjoy celebrating the holiday season with the jolly old man himself, this event is for you. Come to our beautifully restored 1901 Historic Wysor Street Depot for an evening with Santa and his elves. It’s a magical time, with every child receiving a present from Santa! You’ll have a delightful evening visiting with family and friends, listening to Christmas carols, and drinking hot cocoa. Be sure to bring your camera or phone for plenty of photos with Santa. This traditional, old-fashioned holiday event is a special evening enjoyed by young and old alike.