Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
Indianapolis Monumental Marathon offers a fast, flat course ideal for personal bests and first-time half-marathoners.
Race Date
Nov 7, 2026
Location
Indianapolis, IN
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Location
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2M, 5K run | kids run
- Course
- Point to Point
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 95,748
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon is a beloved fall tradition, drawing runners from nearly every state to the heart of Indiana.
Now in its 18th year, this race is renowned for its fast and flat certified course, making it a prime destination for those chasing personal records or aiming for a Boston Qualifier. With a median field size of nearly 6,000 finishers, the atmosphere is energetic, supported by a strong community presence.
Runners appreciate the course's efficiency, with a slight net drop and minimal elevation change, ideal for consistent pacing. The event also boasts a loyal following, with about a quarter of participants returning year after year, a testament to its well-organized production and rewarding race-day experience.
Race-provided description
The perfect fall Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K in downtown Indianapolis. The fast and flat course is ideal for PR-seekers and first-timers.
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Point to Point
Terrain
road
Scenery
Urban
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.8%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
IN25010TDK · Indianapolis Monumental Half Marathon B
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Runner Favorite9018 years running
~5,899 finishers a year
growing or steady
24% returning runners
USATF certified
runners from 49 states
winner 1:02:47
typical high 62°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
43°
Afternoon (High)
62°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
68%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 95,748 finishers actually crossed the line across 18 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
95,748
Median time
2:06:09
Latest turnout
5,899
States
51
Turnout by year
2018–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
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Frequently asked
When is the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon?
The Indianapolis Monumental Marathon is held on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Where does the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon take place?
It takes place in Indianapolis, Indiana.
What distances does the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2M, 5K run | kids run.
Is the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Indianapolis Monumental Marathon is a ultra-flat, point to point course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 95,748 runners who have completed the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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