Monumental Marathon
DateNovember
LocationIndianapolis, Indiana, United States
Event typeRoad
DistanceMarathon, half marathon, 5K
Primary sponsorCNO Financial Group
Established2008 (2008)
Course recordsMen: 2:15:41 (2023)
United States Lyle O'Brien
Women: 2:35:36 (2023)
Canada Rachel Hannah
Official sitemonumentalmarathon.com
Participants15,000 (2023)

The Indianapolis Monumental Marathon (also known as the CNO Financial Group Indianapolis Monumental Marathon for sponsorship reasons) is an annual road marathon usually held in early November in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. The marathon was first held in 2008 and includes a half marathon and 5K run. Since 2016, it has been the only full fall marathon run in Indianapolis. In 2015, it claimed to have become one of the 20 largest marathons in the U.S.[1]

History

Runner nearing the finish of the Monumental Marathon

The Monumental Marathon was established by Carlton Ray in 2008.[2][3][4] Just over 1,100 runners completed the race's inaugural running, while almost 2,000 completed the race the following year. Nearly 3,000 runners completed the half marathon in 2009. Beginning in 2010, a 5k race was offered as well. In 2014, Runners World named the race as one of the nine best, new U.S. marathons.[5]

In 2015, the Monumental Marathon purchased the Indianapolis Marathon and converted it into a half marathon, operating as the Indy Half Marathon at Fort Ben. Prior to the purchase, the Monumental Marathon was reported to be in the top 25 marathons in the United States.[5]

In 2017, Jed Cornforth was appointed as executive director of the event, replacing the prior director, Blake Boldon, who left the event to direct the Drake Relays.[6]

Runners on the Monumental Marathon course at Butler University.

The 2020 in-person edition of the race was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic,[7] with all registrants given the option of running the race virtually or transferring their entry to 2021. An e-mail address was provided for registrants to request a refund, without any additional details regarding a refund policy.[8]

Course

The course for the Monumental Marathon begins and ends near the Indiana Statehouse in downtown Indianapolis. The Monumental Half Marathon is run concurrently with the full marathon. The two races follow identical routes for the first six or so miles, split, then re-converge for the last 3 mi (4.8 km) of the course.

Winners

Key:    Course record

Year Male Time Female Time Rf.
2008 Richard Kandie 2:22:24 Zeddy Chepkoech 2:40:28 [9]
2009 Mathew Chesang 2:21:00 Molly Brown-Boulay 3:07:28 [10]
2010 Leornard Mucheru 2:17:58 Jackie Dikos 2:45:25 [11]
2011 Hillary Cheruiyot 2:22:20 Mandy Grantz 2:42:36 [12]
2012 Aleksey Alexandrova 2:18:44 Whitney Bevins-Lazzara 2:45:23 [13]
2013 David Tuwei 2:16:40 Colleen Dereuck 2:39:22 [14]
2014 Michael Eaton 2:19:38 Alana Hadley 2:38:34 [15][16]
2015 Jesse Davis 2:17:59 Nicole Michmerhuizen 2:41:37 [17]
2016 Japhet Kipkoech 2:18:30 Andie Cozzarelli 2:38:47 [18]
2017 Japhet Kipkoech (2) 2:18:34 Laura Portis 2:41:35 [19]
2018 Aaron Fletcher 2:17:23 Laurie Knowles 2:37:50 [20]
2019 Nate Guthals 2:17:15 Dot McMahan 2:35:36 [21]
2020 Event cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic [7]
2021 Ian Carter 2:16:24 Christina Murphy 2:37:57 [22]
2022 Jacob Heslington 2:18:56 Jennifer Pope 2:37:22 [23]
2023 Lyle O'Brien 2:15:39 Rachel Hannah 2:35:12 [24]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Home - Indianapolis Monumental Marathon - Half-Marathon - 5k - Kid's Fun Run".
  2. ↑ Schoettle, Anthony (February 11, 2008). "City getting new marathon". Indianapolis Business Journal. Retrieved November 5, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Scenic Downtown marathon starts off on right foot". Indianapolis Star. November 14, 2008. pp. A.13. Retrieved November 5, 2022.
  4. ↑ Wang, Stephanie (November 2, 2017). "Race founder reflects on monumental achievements: 10 years in, marathon remains popular draw". Indianapolis Star. pp. A.3. Retrieved November 5, 2022.
  5. 1 2 Woods, David (September 17, 2015). "In 2016, only one full marathon". Indianapolis Star. pp. C.1. ProQuest 1712896368. Retrieved November 5, 2022.
  6. ↑ Woods, David (February 22, 2017). "Monumental Marathon has new director". Indianapolis Star. pp. C.2. ProQuest 1870509349. Retrieved November 5, 2022.
  7. 1 2 Knobeloch, Payton (July 17, 2020). "Indianapolis Monumental Marathon Canceled Over Coronavirus Concerns". News - Indiana Public Media. Retrieved 2022-11-05.
  8. ↑ "Statement on COVID-19". 13 March 2020.
  9. ↑ "Indianapolis Monumental Marathon Race Results 2008". www.marathonguide.com. Retrieved 2022-11-05.
  10. ↑ "Monumental Half Marathon Results". www.tuxbro.com. Retrieved 2022-11-05.
  11. ↑ "IMM Full". www.tuxbro.com. Retrieved 2022-11-05.
  12. ↑ "IMM Full 2011". www.tuxbro.com. Retrieved 2022-11-05.
  13. ↑ "Good in the long run". Indianapolis Star. November 4, 2012. pp. C.9. Retrieved November 5, 2022.
  14. ↑ "IMM13Fullb". www.tuxbro.com. Retrieved 2022-11-05.
  15. ↑ Woods, David (November 6, 2015). "Monumental Marathon expects 17,000". Indianapolis Star. p. 5. ProQuest 1730671381. Retrieved November 5, 2022.
  16. ↑ Anthony, Cara (November 2, 2014). "Turtle power". Indianapolis Star. pp. A.23. Retrieved November 5, 2022.
  17. ↑ "IMM FULLb 15". www.tuxbro.com. Retrieved 2022-11-05.
  18. ↑ "2016". CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon. Retrieved 2022-11-05.
  19. ↑ "2017". CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon. Retrieved 2022-11-05.
  20. ↑ "2018". CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon. Retrieved 2022-11-05.
  21. ↑ Woods, David (November 10, 2019). "Foley among 22 women to reach Olympic Trials". Indianapolis Star. pp. B.1. Retrieved November 5, 2022.
  22. ↑ "2021 - CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon". 2022-07-08. Archived from the original on 2022-07-08. Retrieved 2022-11-05.
  23. ↑ "News - CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon". 2022-11-05. Archived from the original on 2022-11-05. Retrieved 2022-11-05.
  24. ↑ "CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon Results". OnlineRaceResults. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
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