The Indianapolis Monumental Marathon course highlights include: the Indiana State Capitol, Arts Garden, Lucas Oil Stadium, 	Circle Center Mall, Warehouse District, Eli Lilly Headquarters, Monument Circle, 
Federal buildings / monuments, the Massachusetts Avenue District, the course also features beautiful neighborhoods and streets including Pennsylvania Avenue through Fall Creek Place, Meridian Street, Washington Boulevard, Meridian-Kessler, Broad Ripple, Butler University, and the Indianapolis Museum of Art.

Half-marathoners follow the marathoners for the first seven miles at which time they separate, then rejoin the marathoners again at their 10 mile mark and the marathoners at their 23 mile mark.
Both fast and flat courses are USATF sanctioned and certified with the marathon course a qualifier for the Boston Marathon. Many runners PR on this course. Join us for this beloved festival tradition! This event is a part of the <a href="https://www.irvingtonhalloween.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Historic Irvington Halloween Festival</a>.
REGISTRATION OPEN! $5 student discount for those 18 and under! Automatically applied during registration.
$40 5K Run/walk - A 3.1 mile course through the streets and sights of South Irvington. Entry includes timing bib, race t-shirt, and finisher&#39;s medal.
$40 Virtual 5K option - Can&#39;t be there on race day, but still want to get SWAG and referral rewards? Sign up for the Virtiual 5K and submit your time in the week after the race for a chance to win top virtual finisher prizes! Entry includes commemorative bib, race t-shirt, and finisher&#39;s medal. Select packet pickup or shipping during registration in order to receive your SWAG. Items will ship after result entry time ends in order to include top finisher prizes.
$30 1-Mile Run/Walk - A new 1-mile course that shares the start and finish line with the 5K! Entry includes timing bib, race t-shirt, and finisher&#39;s medal.
Little Bat Dash Kids&#39; Run! Free for kids 12 and under! A short kids&#39; race on the Pennsy Trail. Entry includes commemorative bib and finishers&#39; medal. Adults do not need to register to participate alongside their little vampire, but may register for $5 to help us fund the event. Join us for a fun fall morning of fitness and fellowship as we run/walk 3.1 miles around the south side of Indianapolis. All are welcome! Proceeds from this event benefit St. Jude Catholic Church Youth Ministries.
There is also a 50 yard kids race just prior to the main event. This is a free event and registration is requested but not required for this fun event!
Families of 3 or more that register together can receive a 20% discount by entering the promo code ‘FAMILY’ at checkout.

Indianapolis Monumental Marathon

Post-Race Review/ Results

The 2024 Monumental Marathon on Saturday, November 9, recorded the highest number of participants at 16,000 for all distances.

Monumental Marathon has largest field in 17-year history

Pre-Race Review/ Lineup

CNO Financial Group, Inc. extended its title sponsorship of the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon until 2026.

CNO Financial Group Renews Title Sponsorship of the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon Through 2026

Joseph Kelly faces several charges after he ran over a runner during the 2023 Indianapolis Monumental Marathon in October.

Man charged after hitting Monumental Marathon runner with his car

Rachel Hannah won the women's race of the 2023 Indianapolis Monumental Marathon in course record time of 2:35:17.

Rachel Hannah breaks course record at Indianapolis Marathon

Great race-need more bathrooms before race

Excellent race that's worth travelling to

good course, no crowd support and poor planning

Great course with easy access from Downtown Hotels

Growing Marathon; will it find full potential?

Nice flat + fast course in the heart of Indy

Small enough yet big enough to be done well.

Great Flat Marathon Course - Great organization

Flat and Fast!  I BQed!  Loved this race!

A marathon on the rise.  Great alternative to NYC

superb course, extraordinary volunteers !

Excellent, flat, fall, cool, urban marathon

Nothing but great! Except, maybe, the shirts

Truly 'a beautiful place to set your pace.'

Sleet, cold rain, numb fingers and toesLoved It!

Excellent Organization, Flat & Fast Course

Beautiful course, very well organized race!

Terrific course, perfect weather, well-organzied!

Indianapolis Monumental Marathon

Marathon Results