Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
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Event overview
The CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon takes place on November 8, 2025. The event marks its 18th running and includes the following distances:
- 26.2 miles
- 13.1 miles
- 3.1 miles
All race distances for 2025 are listed as sold out. The event is produced by Beyond Monumental, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that supports youth health and well-being through running events and programs.
Course and location
The courses are USATF-certified and described as fast and flat. Start and finish are located in downtown Indianapolis. The event has attracted elite athletes and Olympians and has produced thousands of Boston Marathon qualifiers since 2008.
Indianapolis is noted as being within a day’s drive of over half of the U.S. population. The city’s airport is LEED-certified and is stated to be about 15 minutes from downtown. Downtown Indianapolis features hotels, parks, museums, neighborhoods, and a local culinary and brewing scene that are mentioned as amenities for race weekend. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.