CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon guide

Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · Indianapolis, Indiana, USA · Start 8:00 AM

What to know when planning this race

Start, finish & getting there
Start and finish are both downtown near the Indiana Statehouse.
Convenient areas to stay
Downtown Indianapolis, walkable to the start and the Indiana Convention Center expo.
Confirmed vs. carried over
The race date and start time were checked against official race information on Oct 15, 2026. Aid station mile markers are approximate.
Plan around before race morning
  • If driving, arrive before 6:30 AM or use rideshare drop-off a few blocks out.
  • Aid station locations are approximate; check the official course map.
  • The course is fast and flat.

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Race overview

Organizer
Beyond Monumental
Date
Sat, Nov 7, 2026
Distance
Marathon
Start time
8:00 AM
Start location
Downtown Indianapolis, near the Indiana Statehouse
Finish location
Downtown Indianapolis, near the Indiana Statehouse
Official race website

Last verified Sep 22, 2026. No source on file.

Course

Cumulative elevation, mile by mile. Amber bars are the significant climbs.

Significant climbs

No notable climbs on file.

Significant descents

No notable descents on file.

Mile-by-mile course notes
  • Mile 0–1 +10 / −10 ft · Fast and flat course (official description) — no significant hills. Course totals ≈ 264 ft gain / 268 ft loss (source: organizer publishes no totals; existing estimate kept).
  • Mile 1–2 +10 / −10 ft
  • Mile 2–3 +10 / −10 ft
  • Mile 3–4 +10 / −10 ft
  • Mile 4–5 +10 / −10 ft
  • Mile 5–6 +10 / −10 ft
  • Mile 6–7 +10 / −10 ft
  • Mile 7–8 +10 / −10 ft
  • Mile 8–9 +10 / −10 ft
  • Mile 9–10 +10 / −10 ft
  • Mile 10–11 +10 / −10 ft
  • Mile 11–12 +10 / −10 ft
  • Mile 12–13 +10 / −10 ft
  • Mile 13–14 +10 / −10 ft
  • Mile 14–15 +10 / −10 ft
  • Mile 15–16 +10 / −10 ft
  • Mile 16–17 +10 / −10 ft
  • Mile 17–18 +10 / −10 ft
  • Mile 18–19 +10 / −10 ft
  • Mile 19–20 +10 / −10 ft
  • Mile 20–21 +10 / −10 ft
  • Mile 21–22 +10 / −10 ft
  • Mile 22–23 +10 / −10 ft
  • Mile 23–24 +10 / −10 ft
  • Mile 24–25 +10 / −10 ft
  • Mile 25–26 +10 / −10 ft
  • Mile 26–26.2 +2 / −2 ft

Aid stations

  • Mile 2

    First station — heavy congestion, take fluid on the far side.

  • Mile 4

  • Mile 6

  • Mile 8

    GEL

    Gels available just past the tables.

  • Mile 10

  • Mile 12

  • Mile 14

    GEL

  • Mile 16

  • Mile 18

    GEL

    Last full-service station before the closing miles.

  • Mile 20

  • Mile 22

    GEL

  • Mile 23

  • Mile 25

    GEL

    Final fluids before the finish chute.

Rules & important information

Race rules
Bibs must be worn visibly on the front of your shirt. Headphones are permitted but keep one ear open for course marshals. No bandits, no pets and no unregistered pacers on the course. Handheld bottles and fuel belts are allowed; gear check is available near the start and finish.
Cutoff times
Roughly an 8-hour limit from the final wave start. Runners falling behind pace in the late miles may be moved to the sidewalk while streets reopen.
Transportation
Downtown start and finish are within walking distance of most hotels. Road closures begin early on race morning — drive in before 6:30am or use a rideshare drop-off a few blocks out.
Other notes
Fast, flat course through downtown Indianapolis and historic neighborhoods. Confirm start times, packet pickup, and course details with the organizer. Aid station mile markers are approximate — official locations are only published on the organizer's course map; check it before race day.

Last verified Sep 22, 2026. No source on file.

Race week & expo

  • Indiana Convention Center

    100 S Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, IN

    Thu, Nov 5, 202612:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Fri, Nov 6, 202610:00 AM – 8:00 PM
    Packet pickup
    Bib, shirt and race packet are collected together at the expo. Nothing is mailed and there is no race-morning pickup — plan to attend on one of the open days.
    ID requirements
    Government-issued photo ID required for every runner. Picking up for someone else requires a signed authorisation form and a copy of their ID.
    Parking
    Paid garage and surface lots adjacent to the venue; the final afternoon is the busiest window.
    Transit
    Rideshare drop-off at the main entrance; transit and hotel shuttles serve the venue on expo days.

    Verification date unavailable. No source on file.

Ready 2 Race recommendation: visit the expo on the first day it opens if your travel allows — final-afternoon queues are the longest. This is guidance, not an official requirement.

Athlete tracking & results

Open tracking & results

Tracking and results come from the race organizer.

Hotels near the start, Airbnb and travel planning are available when you create your account.

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