Speedway, IN Outdoor Activities

Since it officially opened in December 2011, Indy Trading Post's indoor shooting range continues to provide a safe and modern space for marksmen to hone their aim. Experts walk novices through safety and firing lessons before they shoot their first round, ensuring visits remain safe and enjoyable. The facility's store also stocks a cache of handguns, shotguns, and other firearms distributed from top-name manufacturers, as well as ammunition and protective gear.

After donning absurd costumes and slathering on ample amounts of wet earth, runners at the 5K Disaster Dash take on an exhilarating series of mud-slickened obstacles. Waves of runners are released onto the course every 30 minutes to dance between spare tires, slide down mudslides, and crawl through mud bogs. Climbing walls, rope ladders, and balance beams also await, intimidating runners with treacherous names including Tornado Alley, Crater Climb, and Hail Storm. After making it through the course, runners enjoy a post-race party with beer, food, and music at the Survivor's Saloon.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis, whose volunteers often rush through harsh, dirty conditions of their own to deliver food, clothing, shelter, and comfort to those in need.

Contestants in the Urban Bike Adventure crisscross the city in teams of two or three, breezing through the choose-your-own-adventure race’s checkpoints in any order they choose. Along their diverse route, riders pause to solve clues and test their mettle in challenges; overall, the event evokes The Amazing Race more than traditional bike races, which test only speed and how successfully you taught your bike not to ride you. At the finish line, officials honor the speediest teams with awards that range from cash prizes to medals.