Indianapolis Monumental Marathon

NOV
7
2026
Run downtown Indianapolis in the Monumental Marathon, Half, or 5K, a fast, flat USATF certified course that winds past monuments and through historic neighborhoods. Join thousands of runners including Olympians and many Boston qualifiers.
Sat 7 Nov 2026
26 miles 13 miles 5 kilometers

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CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K

The event offers three road races with start and finish in downtown Indianapolis:

  • 26.2 miles
  • 13.1 miles
  • 3.1 miles

The courses are USATF-certified and described as fast and flat. The route runs across the heart of downtown, through historic neighborhoods, and past local monuments. The event is listed among the 15 largest marathons in the U.S. and has hosted Olympians and thousands of Boston Marathon qualifiers since 2008.

Location and organisation

The race is based in Indianapolis. The site notes the city is within a day’s drive of over half of the U.S. population and that the LEED-certified airport is about 15 minutes from downtown. Organisers operate under Beyond Monumental, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organisation that supports youth health and running programs and events. The event program includes participant services such as official event photography and published race results. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

26 mi
Marathon
13 mi
Half Marathon
5 km