On a beautiful day at the NCAA Hall of Champions and along the scenic Indianapolis Canal Walk, our community came together with energy and a shared commitment to mental health for all.
We were proud to welcome more than 370 participants and 43 teams who showed up to raise awareness, share hope, and support NAMI Indiana’s mission. The day was truly filled with passion and connection from check-in to the final steps of the walk.
Whether you walked, volunteered, donated, sponsored, or simply showed your support — thank you for being part of this powerful day. Your involvement helps us continue to provide free support groups, educational programs, advocacy, and vital resources to individuals and families across Indiana.
Missed the walk or still want to get involved? It’s not too late to make an impact. Your donation brings us closer to a future where every Hoosier impacted by mental illness has access to the support and resources they deserve.
By joining NAMIWalks Indiana, you uplift NAMI Indiana's work in sustaining local affiliates and training program leaders. You are invited to join NAMIWalks Indiana from wherever you're at in the state. Please contact us if you have questions about participating from your region.
NAMIWalks Indiana (in Indianapolis, IN on June 8, 2025)
NAMI Indiana affiliate NAMIWalks:
NAMIWalks South Central Indiana (in Seymour, IN on September 14, 2025)
NAMIWalks Bloomington (in Bloomington, IN on September 14, 2025)
NAMIWalks West Central Indiana (in Lafayette, IN on October 19, 2025)
NAMIWalks Evansville (in Evansville, IN on October 18, 2025)
The Walk
Experience
The Walk takes place at the NCAA Hall of Champions in downtown Indianapolis. The Hall will serve as our start/finish line and walkers will enjoy a beautiful 2.65 mile route around the canal.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Parking, including handicap parking, is available in the White River State Park underground garage at 650 West Washington Street for $5. Please ask for the $5 parking validation at the registration desk.
Directions:
From Interstate 65 Southbound
From I-65, take the exit marked Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street to West Street (Exit 114).
Drive south approximately one mile to Washington Street.
Turn right (west) on Washington Street (one-way street).
From Interstate 70
From I-70, take the West Street exit (Exit 79).
Drive north approximately one mile to Washington Street.
Turn left (west) on Washington Street (one-way street).
To the Parking Garage
After turning on to Washington Street from West Street, make an immediate right turn into the underground parking garage for the Indiana State Museum, Eiteljorg Museum and the NCAA.
The NCAA Hall of Champions and Conference Center is located west of the underground parking garage. When you exit the garage, cross the foot bridge over the canal.
Registration will open up at 10am. After registration, feel free to check out vendors until our opening ceremony which will start at 10:50am.
Any registered participant that raises $100+ will receive a NAMIWalks T-shirt, sizes are first come, first serve.
The full route is 2.65 miles
Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes! Be sure to bring hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen as well.
Our event is rain or shine! However, it may be canceled only in cases of severe weather. We will send out an email the morning of the walk if we are experiencing severe weather.
Yes!
Yes, everyone must register! You can register online or sign a waiver on walk day.
All checks should be made out to NAMI Indiana. Credit card donations will be taken on walk day via the walk website and you can turn in cash/checks donations on the day of the event.
Yes! Leashed dogs are allowed at the event.