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Indianapolis

CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon

Flat, fast and built for a Boston qualifier.

Next edition

2026 · 7 Nov 2026

Where

🇺🇸 Indianapolis, United States

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Countdown

5

days to 7 Nov 2026

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Distance
Marathon
Course
Flat
Climb
60 m
Entry
$135

About

The race

A pancake-flat loop through downtown Indianapolis and its north-side neighbourhoods. Cool November air and pacers make it one of the best BQ bets in the Midwest.

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

North America · typically 6°C (43°F) on race day

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Editions

Ballot, charity and tour places

Getting in

  • Ballot

    Entries are drawn at random from everyone who applies.

Ballot

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  1. Ballot opens

    15 Jan 2026, 09:00

  2. Ballot closes

    3 Nov 2026, 23:59

  3. Draw

    TBA

  4. Results

    TBA

Charity places

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Tour operators

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