Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
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CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
The Indianapolis Monumental Marathon is an annual running event in downtown Indianapolis offering multiple race distances. The 2026 edition marks the 19th year of the event and is scheduled for November 7, 2026.
Race options include:
- 26.2 miles Marathon
- 13.1 miles Half Marathon
- 3.1 miles 5K
The courses start and finish in downtown Indianapolis and are USATF certified. The routes are described as fast and flat and have hosted elite athletes, Olympians, and many Boston Marathon qualifiers since 2008. Family and friends can watch along downtown streets, through historic neighborhoods, and past city monuments.
Indianapolis is noted in the event information as being within a day’s drive of over half the U.S. population. The nearby LEED certified airport is listed as about 15 minutes from downtown. The event materials highlight downtown hotels and local attractions such as parks, museums, food and brewing venues, and cultural institutions for visitors during race weekend.
The event is presented by CNO Financial and organized by Beyond Monumental, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that supports youth health and well-being through running events and programs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
