Marathon

Date: September 21, 2025

Start Time: 7:30 AM

Cut Off: 7 Hours (16:01 pace)

USATF Certified Course: IN23008TDK

Location

Richard A. Carlucci Recreation and Aquatic Center

651 Vestal Road
Plainfield, IN US 46168

Race Week Schedule

Full schedule to be announced soon!

Course

Marathon Course (Click to see the Marathon course in motion)

Marathon runners will start their race heading west from the Richard A. Carlucci Recreation and Aquatic Center. The first 3 miles will run on paved county and neighborhood roads before hitting Historic US 40. Runners/Walkers will then spend about 2 miles on US 40, running through downtown Plainfield. Mile 9 will bring racers through Franklin Park, then racers will cross an iron bridge where they will enter the paved Vandalia Trail. The tree lined Vandalia Trail will bring shade, a stroll past a pond, then run through a tunnel bridge below US 40. Racers will exit the Vandalia Trail by crossing another historic iron bridge and hit road again. The 12th mile will bring racer past the Hendricks County 911 Dispatch Center. Mile 15 will bring a real treat as runners/walkers will actually run THROUGH the bay of Plainfield Fire Territory's Station 121. The next miles of the course will include crossing underneath 267 via tunnel bridge, Hummel Park and it's shaded paved trails and ponds, neighborhood streets lined with cheering spectators, before running past the Plainfield Police Department at mile 24. From there you'll hit a nice downhill on the shady paved trails bringing you into the Al & Jan Barker Park. The last mile will bring you back onto the beautiful shady Vandalia Trail heading back to the Richard A. Carlucci Recreation and Aquatic Center.

Aid Station/Restroom/Medical Locations:

Mile 1.7 Water
Mile 3.2 Restroom and Medical Aid
Mile 3.9 Water and Gatorade
Mile 5.6 Restroom
Mile 6.1 Water
Mile 7.7 Water, Gatorade, Gu, and Medical Aid
Mile 8.8 Restroom and Medical Aid
Mile 9.7 Water
Mile 10 Restroom
Mile 10.5 Water, Ice, and Gatorade
Mile 12.2 Water, Ice, Cooling Towels, Sponges, Gatorade, Restroom, and Medical Aid
Mile 13.5 Water, Ice, Cooling Towels, Sponges, Gatorade, Restroom, and Medical Aid
Mile 15.7 Water, Ice, Restroom, and Medical Aid
Mile 16.4 Water, Ice, Cooling Towels, Sponges, and Gatorade
Mile 18.1 Water, Ice, Cooling Towels, Sponges, Restroom, Medical Aid
Mile 19.4 Restroom
Mile 19.9 Water, Ice, Gatorade and Gu
Mile 21.8 Water, Ice, Cooling Towels, Sponges, Restroom, and Medical Aid
Mile 24 Water, Ice, Gatorade, Restroom
Mile 25.1 Water, Ice, Cooling Towels, and Sponges.

Elevation

The Marathon course is relatively flat with rolling hills.

Pacers

We will have the following pacer groups available. See Pics/Bios for our Marathon Pacers

3:50 -
4:00 -
4:15 -
4:30 -
5:00 -
5:45 -
6:45 -

We are still looking for a few more pacers. Want to be considered for a pacer spot? Email race director Greg at racedirector@backyourbadge.org

SWAG: Shirt, Medal, & Medal Display

Marathoners will choose a team to "back" during registration: Police, 911, or Fire. They will receive the shirt of the team they choose to back.

Marathon or half marathon runners who race in 2024, 2025, & 2026 will receive this custom acrylic medal display!

Stuff We All Get:

Scenic course throughout Plainfield featuring historic US 40, trail system, and neighborhoods
Chip Timing with Live Results & Notifications
Comfy Tee in the color to support YOUR chosen badge
Custom Finisher Medal
Custom Color Coded Race Bibs to Back Your Badge
Custom Digital Finisher Certificate
Epic Photo Ops on Course & at The Finish Line

Awards

Overall winner awards will go to top male and top female.

Additional awards will be given to the top 3 male and female finishers in the following age divisions:
19 and under
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+