Press Releases
Press Release, October 2009
Indianapolis–Race Director Don Carr and Executive Director Julie Patterson announced the final details for pace groups and pace team leaders to pace runners to their goal finishing times in this year’s marathon. Julie Patterson said, “We are delighted to offer pacers to lead runners to the following goal finish times in the marathon:
3:20 (7:38 per mile)
3:30 (8:01 per mile)
3:40 (8:24 per mile)
3:50 (8:47 per mile)
4:00 (9:10 per mile)
4:15 (9:44 per mile)
4:30 (10:18 per mile)
4:45 (10:52 per mile)
5:00 (11:27 per mile)
5:30 (12:36 per mile), and
6:30 (14:53 per mile).
Don Carr added, “The half marathon and marathon courses follow the same route until approximately mile 7. Runners in the half marathon are welcome to join the pace groups and run along with them until the two courses diverge.”
The pace team leaders will staff a booth at the packet pick-up expo. Runners are encouraged to stop by to meet the pacers, sign-up for a pace group, ask questions and get last minute tips and advice if wanted. There is no cost to run along with a pace group and advance sign-up is not required, although it is encouraged. A map of the start line will be posted at the pacers’ booth indicating where each pace team leader will be located race morning for the start of the event. Generally, the pace group leaders will line up in the start corrals in the area posted for the pace at which the group intends to run the marathon. Look for the pacers at the expo, on the start line and on the course.
To learn more about the event and its organization, go to www.monumentalmarathon.com.
Press Release, March 2009
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Marathon proceeds donated to charities at tonight’s IPS board meeting
INDIANAPOLIS – Outstanding volunteers, sponsors and nearly 3,500 runners from 43 states and seven countries made last year’s inaugural Indianapolis Monumental Marathon and Half Marathon successful – and others now are poised to benefit from the event.
Proceeds totaling $25,750 will be donated tonight to several charities associated with Indianapolis Public Schools: IPS Education Foundation, Mind Trust and College Summit.
Tonight’s ceremony will be held in the IPS Board of Education meeting room at the Indianapolis Public School Administration building 120 E. Walnut St.
A short ceremony gets under way tonight (March 17) at 6:45 p.m. with IMM President Carlton Ray and IPS Superintendent Eugene White,
“These three charities improve the quality of life for IPS students and the schools, and we’re excited to be able to support their missions with proceeds from the IMM,” said Ray.
“The Indianapolis Monumental Marathon is a wonderful event and we’re privileged to be asked to part of it,” said White.
St. Francis Hospital & Health Centers is the title sponsor of the IMM, which also includes a half marathon of 13.1 miles.
“The marathon is an excellent way to promote health and wellness and is an outstanding opportunity to support children in the Indianapolis Public Schools,” said St. Francis CEO Robert J. Brody
The 2009 Indianapolis Monumental Marathon will be held on Nov. 7. The urban courses are sanctioned and certified by the standards of USA Track and Field, the national body of road racing, with the marathon course serving as a qualifier for the 2010 and 2011 Boston Marathon.
To learn more about the event, its supported charities and its organization, go to www.monumentalmarathon.com.
For more information about St. Francis Hospital & Health Centers visit www.stfrancishospitals.org.
Photos from Check Presentation, March 2009
Press Release, February 2009
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Music, headphones and the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon and Half Marathon
INDIANAPOLIS – Runners and walkers participating in the 2009 Indianapolis Monumental Marathon and Half Marathon (IMM) WILL be allowed to wear headphones during the race if they desire.
The USA Track & Field (USATF) has recently amended rule 144.3(f) effectively lifting its previously imposed ban on headphones and other music devices. USATF is the governing body for long distance running events in the United States.
Don Carr, Race Director of the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, stated, “The safety of our runners, walkers and volunteers will always be a priority at the IMM. We encourage runners and walkers to enjoy the wonderful atmosphere without headphones. The support from the volunteers, spectators and bands along the IMM course is fantastic!”
Carlton Ray, President of the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, stated, “There are multiple opinions on this issue but we understand why a number of runners and walkers are personally motivated by listening to music.”
The 2009 Indianapolis Monumental Marathon and Half Marathon will be held on November 7. The start and finish lines are near the Indiana State Capitol Building in downtown Indianapolis and the course highlights a number of beautiful features, monuments buildings and neighborhoods in Indianapolis.
To learn more about the event and its organization, go to www.monumentalmarathon.com.
St. Francis Hospital & Health Centers has three main hospitals in Indianapolis, Beech Grove and Mooresville and operates a medical office building in Plainfield. St. Francis Hospital is part of a network of 13 growing hospital campuses in Indiana and Illinois owned and operated by the Mishawaka-based Sisters of St. Francis Health Services Inc., one of the largest health-care systems in Indiana. For more information, go to www.stfrancishospitals.org.
Indianapolis – A beautiful place to set your pace!
Indianapolis Monumental Marathon Press Conference Photo
July 8, 2008 Press Conference
From Left to Right
Bob Kennedy, Olympic Athlete, IMM Honorary Chair
Robert (Bob) Brody, CEO St. Francis Hospital and Health Centers
Carlton Ray IMM President
Ken Long Former IMM Race Director, Ken Long & Assoc.
Jamie Delaney Director of Programming and Development for INShape Indiana
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Marathon Route Video Release
Organizers of the first Indianapolis Monumental Marathon have released a video of the course route, which is now available at the marathon Web site. The event, which also includes a half-marathon, will be held Saturday, November 1.
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Radio Interview
Radio interview by Chris Katterjohn, President, IBJ Media and Publisher, Indianapolis Business Journal with Race Director Ken Long and Indianapolis Monumental Marathon President Carlton Ray regarding the Monumental marathon. This interview lasts approximately twenty minutes.
