Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
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CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
The CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon is a race weekend in Indianapolis that in 2026 marks its 19th edition. The event offers multiple distances that start and finish in downtown Indianapolis. The courses are USATF certified and are described by the organizer as fast and flat. The event has attracted elite athletes, Olympians, and many Boston Marathon qualifiers since 2008.
Distances offered include:
- Marathon: 26.2 miles
- Half Marathon: 13.1 miles
- 5K: 3.1 miles
The race weekend is positioned within Indianapolis city amenities. The downtown area is noted for nearby hotels, parks, museums, cultural institutions, and local restaurants and breweries. The airport is described as a 15 minute drive from downtown, and the city is within a day's drive of over half of the U.S. population. Spectators can view runners across downtown streets, through historic neighborhoods, and past local monuments.
Beyond Monumental operates as a not for profit 501(c)(3) organization supporting youth health and well being through running events and programs. The event lists multiple sponsors and provides participant resources such as training information, pace teams, elite athlete details, and result archives. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
