Entertainment and Cheer Stations

WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS TO BE A PART OF THE ON-COURSE EXPERIENCE FOR THE 2026 CNO FINANCIAL INDIANAPOLIS MONUMENTAL MARATHON ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7.

Completing a road race of any distance is a major accomplishment and every participant can share a story about how someone along the course helped them push through and across the finish line! 

YOU COULD BE WHAT PARTICIPANTS REMEMBER AND APPRECIATE MOST ABOUT THE 2026 CNO FINANCIAL INDIANAPOLIS MONUMENTAL MARATHON, HALF MARATHON, AND 5K!

Help us continue to elevate the on-course experience in 2026. More details coming soon!

Please e-mail volunteer@beyondmonumental.org with questions.

#BEMONUMENTAL IN 2026!


ENTERTAINERS AND PERFORMERS

We’re looking for individuals or groups of musicians, entertainers, roving performers, and cheer groups who are excited to motivate and encourage race participants as they navigate through our neighborhoods. Groups will be designated a performance area along our courses. This is a great opportunity for cheer squads, dance groups that can provide their own music, bands – marching bands, pep bands, rock bands, drum corps, etc., and more! E-mail volunteer@beyondmonumental.org with details about your entertainment ideas! 

CHEER STATIONS

Gather your family, friends, teammates, colleagues, and more to create a traditional or unique cheer station. Your enthusiasm and excitement will help propel participants along the course.

YARD PARTY

Our participants run through a number of Indy neighborhoods as they challenge themselves to complete their races. If you live on or near the course, we encourage you to rally your neighbors to:

– Get loud: cheer, clap, and play music
– Sign up to host a cheer station along the course
– Plan neighborhood-themed porch and yard/lawn parties
– Make signs to support and encourage the participants
– Surprise the participants with your creativity and neighborhood spirit!

Please e-mail volunteer@beyondmonumental.org if you’re interested in a monumental yard party pack for 2026!

 

Youth groups – such as clubs and organizations, musical groups, scout troops, and more – and non-profit organizations may qualify to receive a donation for their support.

LET’S LINE THE COURSE WITH HOOSIER HOSPITALITY AS WE CELEBRATE 19 YEARS OF RUNNING INDY!