Nov
7
Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
Saturday, November 7, 2026The Monumental Marathon is an annual marathon, half marathon, and 5K event held in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is recognized as one of the top-rated races in the United States and features a scenic route through downtown Indianapolis, passing local monuments and historic sites.
Nov
7
Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
Saturday, November 7, 2026The Monumental Marathon is an annual marathon, half marathon, and 5K event held in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is recognized as one of the top-rated races in the United States and features a scenic route through downtown Indianapolis, passing local monuments and historic sites.
Entries
Rank
Athlete
VDOT
181
44.00
CC
Christi C.
Jack Polerecky - McKirdy Trained
• W49
189
43.31
Kayla Lehn
W34
194
42.80
ED
Erin D.
W43
195
42.64
MB
Melissa B.
W45
197
42.60
AM
Allison M.
W44
205
41.90
KW
Ken W.
Adaptive Trainer
• M48
Runners with a coach finish
on average 12% faster
Certified coaches on V.O2
140+ coaches
Race Details
Status
Upcoming
Upcoming
Website
Official website
Location
Indianapolis, IN, United States
Date
7 November 2026
Distance
Marathon
VDOT Participants
283
SM
RW
Avg. VDOT finish times
4:52:30
The Monumental Marathon is an annual marathon, half marathon, and 5K event held in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is recognized as one of the top-rated races in the United States and features a scenic route through downtown Indianapolis, passing local monuments and historic sites.
Course Terrain 
The course is generally flat and fast, winding through downtown Indianapolis, historic neighborhoods, and scenic park areas. Runners pass prominent city landmarks, including the Indiana State Capitol and Soldiers & Sailors Monument.
Elevation Changes
The marathon course is primarily flat with minimal elevation change, making it suitable for runners seeking personal bests. There are a few gentle inclines, but no significant hills.