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The half marathon (13.1 miles) is officially sold out! The full marathon (26.2 miles) and the 5K (3.1 miles) are filling up quickly!

New registrations and distance changes are subject to availability. Register soon to secure your spot!

The Monumental Marathon, Half Marathon, & 5K is scheduled for Saturday, November 7, 2026.

Registration opens for a limited time during Race Weekend – November 5-8, 2026 – and will close after 11:59 PM ET on Sunday, November 8.

As the clock counts down, get ready to secure your spot! Registration reopens at the stroke of midnight ET on New Year’s Eve — exactly 12:00 AM ET on January 1, 2027 (the moment New Year’s Eve becomes New Year’s Day).The first 1,000 participants to register will lock in the lowest pricing before rates increase.

Beyond Monumental is honored to offer a discount to active U.S. Military members and their immediate family members, U.S. Military veterans and their immediate family members, and active and retired first responders (law enforcement, fire services, emergency medical services, and emergency management officials) and their immediate family members.

Qualified individuals can receive a 10 percent (10%) discount off the price at the time of registration.

To receive the discount, please email a copy of your or your immediate family member’s military or work photo ID or DD214 to INFO@BEYONDMONUMENTAL.ORG before completing your registration. Unfortunately, we’re unable to apply discounts retroactively to registrations that have already been completed.

Upgrading your registration includes changing to a longer distance and changing to a shorter distance that is more expensive than your original registration fee. You must pay the price difference to upgrade (plus processing fees); we do not offer refunds to downgrade.

Want to change to a category that still has space?
You can log in to your BEYOND MONUMENTAL PARTICIPANT ACCOUNT to process your upgrade/downgrade until 11:59 p.m. ET on Friday, September 25, 2026, subject to availability or sell out. There is no additional fee to upgrade/downgrade before the above deadline unless there is a difference in prevailing category prices.

Want to change to a sold out category?
The Monumental Half Marathon is officially sold out. Spots may become available as folks change categories or cancel their 2026 registrations.

Any change requests to the Monumental Half Marathon must now be submitted using our Distance Change Form. Our team will review requests based on available space and they will be processed in the order they were received.

After September 25, 2026, distance changes may only be accommodated if space remains available and an additional $10.00 fee (plus processing fees) will apply.

*Please note, all changes and/or transfers must be processed through Beyond Monumental prior to race day. Participating in a different distance that your registration or with someone else’s bib will result in disqualification.

We offer deferrals to the 2027 Event with proof of injury, pregnancy, or military deployment. The deferral fee is $20.00 (plus processing fees). The deadline to submit supporting documentation (doctor’s note or proof of deployment) is Friday, September 25, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET.

To request a deferral, please fill out THIS FORM.

We do not extend deferrals beyond 1 year, except for pregnancy and postpartum deferrals, which may be extended for up to 2 years with the proper documentation.

To remain fair and consistent, deferrals will only be applicable and approved for the injured, pregnant, postpartum, or deployed participant.

Participants may also choose to purchase third-party refund protection at the time of registration. Please refer to the refund protection provider’s terms and conditions for applicable refund situations — including certain injury-related refunds that may extend beyond Beyond Monumental’s standard deferral deadline. To submit a claim for the purchased refundable registration option, please go to your BEYOND MONUMENTAL PARTICIPANT ACCOUNT or your registration confirmation email. If this third party refund protection denies your claim, we cannot offer you a refund but may still be able to honor a deferral if it falls under our offering and deadline.

If you need or would like additional medical support or information, please submit the Fast Track to Care form to be connected directly to the IU Health team, the Official Medical Provider of the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon. An IU Health clinical team member will follow up within two business days upon submission. 

You can transfer your registration until 11:59 p.m. ET on Friday, September 25, 2026. There is a $20.00 fee (plus processing fees) to transfer a registration.

Log in to your BEYOND MONUMENTAL PARTICIPANT ACCOUNT and select the “Transfer an Existing Entry to a New Registrant” option. The system will automatically send an email to the new participant at the email address you provide so they can redeem the registration in their name.

You may not transfer your registration after the above deadline or give, exchange, or sell your participant bib to any other person. Please note, participating with someone else’s bib will result in disqualification, no official finish time, and potential disqualification from future Beyond Monumental events.

Please note: In 2025, we received several reports of scammers on Facebook and other social platforms claiming to sell or transfer registrations. Do not click on suspicious links or send money to individuals you do not know. If you’re unsure about a post or transfer, our team can verify any active registration – just email info@beyondmonumental.org or send us a direct message on social media @IndyMonumental before taking action.

Log in to your BEYOND MONUMENTAL PARTICIPANT ACCOUNT to update your information. Email our team at INFO@BEYONDMONUMENTAL.ORG with questions or if you need help.

You must be registered for the Marathon, Half Marathon, or 5K by 11:59 p.m. ET on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, to customize the name on your race bib.

Your name will not be custom printed on your race bib if you register or modify your race registration after the deadline.

You must be registered by 11:59 p.m. ET on Sunday, September 13, 2026, to have your name added to the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon commemorative poster, which will be available for digital download.

Beyond Monumental is committed to making our races sustainable.

Please visit our GREEN INITIATIVES page for more information.

Yes! Changing Footprints will gladly accept new or gently used shoes – whether they’ve only been worn once or are brand new and outgrown. Bring your donations to the Changing Footprints booth at the Monumental Health & Fitness Expo on Thursday, Nov. 5 and Friday, Nov. 6, and your shoes will be given to someone in need.

Yes. They must present the official check-in pass with your ASSIGNED BIB NUMBER and a copy of your government-issued photo ID. Digital or printed copies of the email and government-issued photo ID are acceptable for Packet Pickup.

You may not transfer your registration after the above deadline or give, exchange, or sell your participant bib to any other person. Please note, participating with someone else’s bib will result in disqualification, no official finish time, and potential disqualification from future Beyond Monumental events.

You can purchase Race Day Packet Will Call when you register or add it later by logging into your BEYOND MONUMENTAL PARTICIPANT ACCOUNT and selecting Buy Products. Quantities are limited and subject to availability.

We will share the hours and location for Race Day Packet Will Call in pre-race communications if you purchase this product.

If you do not purchase Will Call, all other packets must be picked up at the Monumental Health & Fitness Expo between 4 – 7 pm ET on Thursday, Nov. 5 or 11 am – 8 pm ET on Friday, Nov. 6.

Registered participants must wear their assigned race bib at all times during the Event. Your bib should be worn conspicuously on the front (and back when applicable) for the entire Event.

No one is allowed to participate in the Event without their assigned race bib.

In order to accommodate our participants who are breastfeeding, the Indiana Convention Center (ICC) maintains a lactation room for nursing mothers. The ICC is located one block south of the Start/Finish Line areas on Maryland Street.

The Nursing Mother Station is located in the Women’s Restroom on the first floor of the Convention Center across from the Security Dispatch and First Aid Offices along the Crossroad Corridor.

The on-site lactation room provides privacy and may be accessed at any time. Each private area inside has a chair, electrical outlet, dimmable light and side table.

Participants will also have access to Pre-Race Warm Up Area in the Expo Hall, starting at 6 am.

The time limit is 7 hours for the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon. The course will close on a rolling schedule, with the finish line closing at 3:30 p.m. Marathon runners must maintain a minimum pace of 16:00 per mile to finish ahead of the course closure. Marathon participants must reach the Marathon/Half Marathon course split (between miles 7 & 8) by 10:25 a.m. to continue the race.

Half Marathon runners must maintain a minimum pace of 16:00 per mile for the first ten (10) miles to finish ahead of course closure.

Continuing on the course after course closure is at your own risk. You will be asked by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department to move off the streets to allow for vehicle traffic. No times are recorded after 3:30 p.m. for either the marathon or half marathon.

You may not receive full on-course support from aid stations and traffic safety personnel and you may not be allowed to complete the full race distance. Finisher medals will be awarded only to those finishing within the specified time limit.

The CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon and Half Marathon will use a wave start. What does a wave start mean?

– The race will have multiple start times.
– The Marathon and Half Marathon will be broken into separate “waves” of participants, based on the expected finish times provided during registration.
– Participants will line up in their pre-assigned wave as indicated on their race bib. Participants may move back to a slower wave, but will not be allowed to move up to a faster wave on Race Day.
– The event is chip timed so your official time will remain unaffected.

Less congestion in the early miles, at water stops, and throughout the course may result in faster finish times and a better race overall experience.

Please reach out to INFO@BEYONDMONUMENTAL.ORG with any questions.

We request an estimated finish time from each participant during registration to create the best possible race experience for everyone. This helps us assign participants to the most appropriate wave, grouped with a pacer and others of similar pace.

If you submitted a race result link as verification, it must be from an event completed after January 1, 2025 for it to be valid and can be any race distance. Wave assignments can be found in your BEYOND MONUMENTAL PARTICIPANT ACCOUNT. The deadline to update your estimated finish time or change your results verification link is 11:59 PM September 25, 2026.

Wave letters and pace ranges may vary each year based on total participants and overall pace distribution. If you’d like to change your assigned wave, you can visit the Wave Change Station at the Monumental Health & Fitness Expo and Packet Pickup (Nov 5-6, 2026). Wave changes and final assignments are subject to availability and at the discretion of our team.

PACE BREAKDOWN ACROSS WAVES FOR 2025:
*subject to change for 2026. Please note, this is an example for reference – not for conversions between half and full or as a guarantee of 2026 placement.

Yes, we will have pacers for both races.

Marathon paces covered will be, at a minimum: 3:00, 3:05, 3:10, 3:15, 3:20, 3:25, 3:30, 3:35, 3:40, 3:45, 3:50, 3:55, 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45, 5:00, 5:15, 5:30, 6:00, and 6:33.

Half marathon paces covered will be, at a minimum: 1:30, 1:35, 1:40, 1:45, 1:50, 1:55, 2:00, 2:10, 2:20, 2:30, and a 16:00 pace sweeper through 10M.

Other paces may be available as interest and number of pacers allow.

You WILL NOT be allowed to participate with animals, bicycles, baby joggers, strollers, roller skates, inline skates, or any other not approved wheeled devices.

You may wear hydration packs or headphones on the course. You may also use your cell phone so long as you don’t pose a safety hazard on the course.

Selfie sticks and camera mounts/rigs are prohibited. Other items such as large bags, coolers, props, non-running items, and weapons are not allowed on the course. Please use your best judgment regarding the safety of all participants for items not listed.

For information and general policy on handcycles, push duos, and push rim wheelchairs, please email INFO@BEYONDMONUMENTAL.ORG.

No. All items (clothes, hats, gloves, etc.) discarded along the start line and course will be picked up and donated to a local charity.

To help make the race start experience as safe as possible for all participants, please discard throw-away items over the fence to help keep the roadway clear of hazards.

When on the course, please discard clothing on sidewalks and at Aid Stations when possible.

Yes, Neversecond energy gels will be available along the Monumental Marathon course near miles 10.5, 15.5, and 22 and near mile 8.5 of the Monumental Half Marathon course.

Yes, water will be available at all aid stations along the Marathon, Half Marathon, & 5K courses.

In addition, electrolytes will be offered at every other aid station along the Marathon & Half Marathon courses as well as the start and finish lines.

Port-o-lets will be available at the start and finish lines and at all aid stations. We ask that you please be kind and courteous to the Indianapolis residents and neighborhoods.

MarathonFoto will have photographers on hand to capture the event. You can choose from the available photos of your heroic effort. You can pre-purchase your MarathonFoto Package before the race by logging into your BEYOND MONUMENTAL PARTICIPANT ACCOUNT and selecting Buy Products.

MARATHON – Top three male, female, and non-binary finishers by chip time. 16-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & over

HALF MARATHON – Top three male, female, and non-binary finishers by chip time. 10-11, 12-15, 16-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & over

5K – Top three male, female, and non-binary finishers by chip time. ​ 11 & under, 12-15, 16-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & over

Elite Athletes are not eligible for age group awards.

All finishers will receive a medal in the Finish Chute.

The top three finishers in each age group will earn an Age Group Award – a commemorative iTAB with your name and finish time! For 2025, age group award winners will be notified via email after the race results are finalized and can expect to receive their award within 3-5 weeks of Race Weekend.

Beyond Monumental is committed to making our races sustainable for our local community.

Elite Athletes are not eligible for Age Group Awards.

There are several different ways to check your results after you finish.

– Scan the QR code on your participant bib to access live results.
– Visit the Results & Awards Tent in the Post Race Celebration to receive a printout of your finish time.
– View live results at WWW.MONUMENTALMARATHON.COM.
– Download the Beyond Monumental mobile app in your favorite app store.

If you have questions about the results, please visit the Results & Awards Tent during the race or email INFO@BEYONDMONUMENTAL.ORG after the race.

INDYTHON unites Beyond Monumental’s annual events and finishers earn an extra medal and swag!

INDYTHON Premier: Complete the Indianapolis 5K and Monumental Mile, the Indy Half Marathon at Fort Ben, and the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon with a cumulative distance 40.3+ total miles to earn INDYTHON Premier awards.

INDYTHON Ultra: Complete races at the Indy Half Marathon at Fort Ben and the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon with a cumulative distance greater than 26.2 miles to qualify for INDYTHON Ultra awards.

INDYTHON: Complete races at the Indy Half Marathon at Fort Ben and the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon with a cumulative distance less than or equal to 26.2 miles to qualify for INDYTHON awards.

Beyond Monumental is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Proceeds from Beyond Monumental events support the Apex Benefits Monumental Kids Movement presented by Indiana University Indianapolis, a seven-to-nine-week youth running program that culminates with students running a 5K. The bi-weekly program focuses on engaging and educating youth about the benefits of physical fitness and healthy living. You can find more information about our beneficiaries here!

Click HERE if you would like to donate to the Apex Benefits Monumental Kids Movement.

Beyond Monumental is committed to making our races sustainable for our local community. Beyond Monumental and our partners have held a long-time dedication to recycling, reusing, and reducing trash from our events.

Please visit our GREEN INITIATIVES page for more information.

The Event may be postponed, ended early, or canceled by an Event or government official for circumstances beyond the Event’s reasonable control. Circumstances beyond the Event’s reasonable contract include but are not limited to war, epidemic, civil or political unrest, terrorism, curtailment of transportation, or inclement weather. If the Event cannot take place for reasons outside of the Event’s control, registered participants will have the option to choose one of the following options, based on when the event cancelation occurs:

If the Event is canceled prior to May 31, 2026, participants may choose to have their race registration fee:

– Refunded 50%, less any processing fees
– Converted from in-person registration to virtual registration*
– Deferred to 2026 event registration (no extra fee to participate in 2026)
– Donated to support APEX BENEFITS MONUMENTAL KIDS MOVEMENT

If the event is canceled June 1, 2026–September 15, 2026, participants may choose to have their race registration fee:

– Refunded 25%, less any processing fees
– Converted from in-person registration to virtual registration*
– Forfeited to support Beyond Monumental and receive 50% off 2026 registration fee
– Donated to support APEX BENEFITS MONUMENTAL KIDS MOVEMENT

If the event is canceled September 16, 2026-Race Week, all race registrations will be converted to virtual race registrations.

If the Event is canceled and participant purchased refund insurance at registration, please review the terms & conditions located on your confirmation email for additional options.

* All registrations converted from in-person race registration to virtual race registration will be refunded the difference between the in-person race registration fee and the registration fee of the corresponding virtual race, less any applicable processing fees.

Check out the Rules & Policies PAGE for more race information.

You can also email us directly at INFO@BEYONDMONUMENTAL.ORG.