FAQ
Are you affiliated with the Indy Classic marathon that was proposed in 2007?
What are the highlights along The Indianapolis Monumental Marathon course?
What are the entry deadlines and fees?
What are the start times for the race?
What is the elevation change for the course? Is the course hilly?
Are Wheelchair/Hand Cycles permitted?
Who is responsible for race management?
Where are the start and finish lines?
Where is the post-race food located?
Do you have a cut off time limit?
When will the 6.5 Hour Time Limit begin?
Will runners/walkers line up at the Start according to their projected pace per mile?
Is there a map of the course on line?
Is there a shuttle service from the hotel to the start/finish area?
How many water stops will there be and what will be offered at these stops?
Will I get my throw-away shirt back?
Will there be porta-potties on the course?
Will I receive a confirmation?
What is the typical weather on the first Saturday in November?
Will you have race day registration and packet pickup?
Can someone else pickup my race packet?
Are there any recommended viewing locations?
Where and what time is the awards ceremony?
What charity does the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon support?
If I sign for the full can I change later for the half?
Are you affiliated with the Indy Classic marathon that was proposed in 2007?
NO, WE’RE NOT. We’re a group of local runners and walkers with an experienced race management team (Ken Long & Associates) that is committed to developing a marathon/half marathon highlighting downtown Indianapolis and several of its beautiful neighborhoods.
What are the highlights along The Indianapolis Monumental Marathon course?
Course layout will highlight: the Indiana State Capitol, the Indianapolis Arts Garden, Lucas Oil Stadium, Circle Center Mall, Warehouse District, Eli Lilly campus, Conseco Fieldhouse, Monument Circle, Federal buildings/monuments, Cultural Trail (Market to Mass Ave.), Mass Ave District,; route will also feature beautiful neighborhoods and streets including Pennsylvania Avenue thru Fall Creek Place, Meridian Street, Washington Boulevard through Meridian-Kessler, Butler University and Hinkle Fieldhouse, the Indianapolis Museum of Art, Broad Ripple, State Fairgrounds, Fall Creek Parkway, among others.
What are the entry deadlines and fees?
Registration fees for 2008:
- Before June 30th, 2008
- $60-Marathon
- $50 -Half
- July 1st – October 28th, 2008
- $75-Marathon
- $60-Half
- Late Registration and packet pickup (October 31st 11am-7pm and November 1st at the Indiana State Capitol)
- $85-Marathon
- $70-Half
Registrations for both events are non-transferable and non-refundable.
NOTE: Online registration closes October 28th at noon. There is a 6% service fee for online registration.
When is race day?
November 1st, 2008
What are the start times for the race?
7:55 am Wheelchair start
8:00 am Marathon/half marathon start
Is there chip timing?
Yes, the DAG chip system will be used. The chip is attached to your bib number, one single product for timing and identification. No wasting time, pick up your bib number and have your chip already in place. All awards and results are based off of the time the gun goes off, not the time that you cross the start line.
What is the elevation change for the course? Is the course hilly?
The course is relatively flat and fast with a few small hills. This should be a good course if you’re trying to qualify for the Boston Marathon. (View the course elevation chart.)
Are walkers welcomed?
ABSOUTELY. We encourage you to participate.
Are Wheelchair/Hand Cycles permitted?
Yes, there is a separate Wheelchair division. Wheelchairs and Hand Cycles start at 7:55 AM.
Who is responsible for race management?
Ken Long, of Ken Long & Associates is the race director who has over 35 years of race experience including the Indianapolis Mini Marathon and many, many quality races. To find out more about KLA you can go to their website.
The Indiana State Capitol
200 W. Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
USA
(northwest corner of Capitol Ave and Washington Streets, Indianapolis, IN.)
Please note: Packet pickup will be in the south atrium of the building.
To learn more information about the Indiana State Capitol, you can visit their website.
Where are the start and finish lines?
The start and finish lines are adjacent to the Indiana State Capitol and within two blocks of each other.
Where is the post-race food located?
Food will be located in the rotunda in the Indiana State Capitol after the race.
Do you have a cut off time limit?
Because we are partially closing city streets, we have a 6 ½ hour cut off limit (15 minutes per mile).
When will the 6½ hour time limit begin?
The 15 minute pace per mile (6½ hours) will not start until the last participant crosses the start line.
Will runners/walkers line up at the Start according to their projected pace per mile?
We encourage all runners and walkers to line up according to their projected pace time. We will have pace signs at various locations. We encourage slower walkers to stay toward the back of the starting pack in order to minimize conflicts.
How do I become a sponsor?
For information on becoming a sponsor, please contact Carlton Ray at (317) 440-4034 or contact us on this website.
We couldn’t put this race on without our sponsors, please support them.
Is there a map of the course on line?
Yes, please look at the course section of our website. A final map is always in the participant final instructions that are handed out during packet pickup in the Indiana State Capitol.
Is there a shuttle service from the hotel to the start/finish area?
No, a number of downtown hotels are located within walking distance of the start/finish area.
How many water stops will there be and what will be offered at these stops?
24 Water Stops offer Klines water, including six stops with Gatorade. Additionally, energy gels are offered at miles 10 and 18.
Where do I park race morning?
Ample parking is available downtown, but do not park on the course as your car may get towed. Please visit this map with parking lots highlighted as small green squares with the letter P. The Indiana State House (Capitol) can be found at D5 on the map.
Will I get my throw-away shirt back?
No, all clothes thrown along the race course will be picked up and donated to local charity.
Will there be porta-potties on the course?
Yes, throughout the course route.
Do we have official pacers?
Yes, Aaron Moody of Indy Runners is coordinating veteran marathoners who will pace you across the finish line.
Will I receive a confirmation?
Yes, online at the time of registering. Online registrants will receive a final confirmation via email approximately 3 days before the event. You can check the status of your registration on the Registration tab of the website. Online confirmations will be updated within 2 business days from the day we receive your entry.
What is the typical weather on the first Saturday in November?
The average high in Indianapolis is mid 50’s and the average low is upper 30’s. Race conditions can change dramatically, so please check our weather page or other weather web site to plan accordingly.
Will you have race day registration and packet pickup?
Yes, this year we plan to have race day registration and packet pickup in the Indiana State Capitol. Please note: both will ONLY be available from 6:00 to 7:00 am on Saturday November 1st (race day). THEREFORE, WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO PICK UP YOUR RACE PACKET, AND IF NEEDED, REGISTER ON FRIDAY OCTOBER 31st FROM 11:00 AM TO 7:00 PM.
Can someone else pickup my race packet?
Yes, please provide proper notification/authorization to pick up your friend’s packet. Please contact us with any questions you may have.
Are there any recommended viewing locations?
We encourage you to go to the Cheer Zones that are located all along the course. Or, feel free to play music, ring cow bells and cheer out in front of your home and in your neighborhood.
Where and what time is the awards ceremony?
The awards ceremony will be in the Indiana State Capitol beginning at 1:00 pm. on race day.
Why are all the awards and results based off of the time the gun goes off, not the time that you cross the start line?
This is the ruling of USATF, the governing body of the sport.
Rule #245
Part 1: The order in which the athletes cross the finish line will be the official position.
Part 3: The official time shall be the time elapsed between the start of the watches or timing devices resulting from an appropriate start signal and the athlete reaching the finish line. However the actual time elapsed between an athlete reaching the starting line and finish line can be made known to the athlete, but will not be considered as official time.
Will Gear Check be available?
Yes, at the Marathon, Half Marathon start. Gear bag pick-up will be located on the west side of the Indiana State Capitol.
Are roller-skates, inline skates, bikes or carriages of any kind allowed to participate in the Marathon?
No.
What charity does the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon support?
The Indianapolis Monumental Marathon plans to give proceeds to programs associated with the Public Schools of Indianapolis. Please visit our charity page for more information.
If I sign for the full can I change later for the half?
YES, you can change events until the closing of packet pick-up on Friday October 31, 2008, unless the half marathon is full. If you change from the Marathon to the Half-Marathon (or vice versa) there will be NO refund of the difference in entry fees and you will be required to pay the difference in entry fees.
