Date/Time
Date(s) - 04/08/2024
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Lucas Oil Raceway
Categories
- Activity Type
- Adults
- Cost Per Person
- Family
- Food
- Free
- Games
- Infant
- Music and Theatre
- Outside
- Participant Age
- Preschool
- School Age
- Science
- teens
- Toddlers
- tweens
Did you know that Hendricks County will be in the path of totality during the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024? In an event that is as rare as it is thrilling, Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park is proud to present the “Race to the Eclipse,” in partnership with the Town of Brownsburg and Visit Hendricks County.
As anticipation builds for the 2024 total solar eclipse, where the moon will completely obscure the sun, all eyes will be on Central Indiana and the unique vantage point it offers. The “Race to the Eclipse” not only capitalizes on racing but also provides an unparalleled opportunity for attendees to witness the eclipse within the path of totality.
Schedule of Events:
- 5K Fun Run
- Check-In: 9:00 AM
- Start Time: 10:00 am
- Main Event
- 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Eclipse
- Partial Eclipse Begins: 1:50 PM
- Full Eclipse Begins: 3:06 PM
- Total Eclipse Ends: 3:09 PM
- Partial Eclipse Ends: 4:23 PM
Event Highlights:
- Kickstart with 5K Fun: Energize your morning with a 5K fun run (details and registration info coming soon).
- Eclipse Path of Totality: Immerse yourself in the magic of the total solar eclipse.
- Live Music: Enjoy live performances by local artists that will keep the atmosphere lively and entertaining.
- Delicious Food and Beverages: Savor a variety of culinary delights from food trucks and vendors.
- Family-Friendly Activities: Bring your family and enjoy a range of activities designed for all ages.
- Eclipse Dragstrip Races: Witness the exhilarating spectacle of cars racing down the dragstrip during the eclipse – a true sight to behold.
- On-Site Camping: Look forward to updates on camping options that will let you extend your stay.
Admission:
- The event itself is FREE for all attendees.
- There will be a fee for participating in the 5K run and camping (details to follow)
Here are some other 2024 Total Solar Eclipse events around Central Indiana.
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