Half Marathon

Date: September 21,2025
Start Time: 7:30 AM
Cut Off: 4 Hours (18:00 pace)
USATF Certified Course: IN23007TDK

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

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

Half 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. After hitting the Plainfield Middle School, the half marathoners will leave the marathoners. Half marathoners will turn back towards Friendship Gardens Park, pass the waterfall feature to cross the iron bridge once again and enter the Vandalia Trail. The last mile plus will keep you on 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, Gatorade, Restroom, and Medical Aid

Elevation

The Half Marathon course is relatively flat with rolling hills.

Pacers

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

1:40 -
1:50 -
2:00 -
2:10 -
2:20 -
2:40 -
3:00 -

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

2024 Shirt Designs Shown Below: 2025 Designs Coming Soon!

Half 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.

2024 Medal Design Shown Below: 2025 Police Themed Design Coming Soon!

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 3 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+