A talented group of civic-minded individuals with backgrounds
in event management, sales, engineering, local government
operations, education and charitable giving are developing a
national destination marathon/half marathon here in downtown
Indianapolis, IN. The core goals are to develop a well
organized, well supported marathon and half marathon; to
help others lead a healthier lifestyle through exercise; and to
help Indianapolis youth improve their quality of life including
pursuing higher education. The Indianapolis Monumental
Marathon is currently pursuing not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) status
to help achieve its goals.
630 North College Avenue, Unit 408
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Contact: Carlton Ray, President
Tel: 317.440.4034
Email:
Web: www.monumentalmarathon.com
Board of Directors: Carlton Ray, Steve Kerr, Mark Rinehart,
John Mcilvried, Tom Hathaway, Keith Cheney, Karen Koons,
Aaron Moody and Brigadier General J. Stewart Goodwin.
Course Highlights: The race highlights a number of downtown
features and lovely neighborhoods. The Indianapolis
Monumental Marathon course highlights include: the Indiana
State Capitol, Arts Garden, Lucas Oil Stadium, Circle Center
Mall, Warehouse District, Eli Lilly Headquarters, Monument
Circle, Federal buildings / monuments, the Massachusetts
Avenue District, the course will feature beautiful
neighborhoods and streets including Pennsylvania Avenue
through Fall Creek Place, Meridian Street, Washington
Boulevard, Meridian-Kessler, Butler University, and the
Indianapolis Museum of Art.
Half-marathoners will follow the marathoners for the first
seven miles at which time they will separate, then rejoin the
marathoners again at their 8˝ mile mark and the marathoners
at their 22˝ mile mark.
Both courses will be USATF sanctioned and certified with the
marathon course a qualifier for the Boston Marathon.
Scoring & Timing: Will be performed in-house by Ken
Long & Associates. We will be using the DAG timing chip. We
have been using this system with great success for the last 2
years. The chip is attached to the bib number – one single
product for timing and identification. The chip is disposable,
therefore after crossing the finish line, participants will not
have to stop for chip removal. This provides a cool-down
period for the finisher and eliminates back-ups and makes it
safer and easier for medical personnel to spot anyone in
trouble.
Field Limit: The marathon and half-marathon will be limited
to a combined 5,000 for 2008 with the goal of becoming a “top
30 marathons” listed on the MarathonGuide.com. Click on
2007 USA Marathon Annual Report.
Awards: A purse of $10,800 cash for awards for the
marathon has been budgeted. Additional awards will also be
available.
Training Programs & Training Runs & Walks
KLA’s Marathon and Half-Marathon training program and
organized runs and walks is in its 12th year. The program is
designed for people of all ages and abilities and will peak for
the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon.
Additional training programs including the Indy Runners Club,
will be listed as they are submitted. For training information go
to www.monumentalmarathon.com
EVENT ADMINISTRATION & ORGANIZATION BY:
Ken Long & Associates
994 North Combs Road
Greenwood, IN 46143
Tel: 317.884.4001
Email: klong@kenlongassoc.com
Web: www.kenlongassoc.com
CHIEF TECHNICAL ADVISOR
Bob Kennedy, President
The Running Company
1079 Broad Ripple Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46220
Tel. 317.202.0202
TO REGISTER ONLINE GO TO
www.monumentalmarathon.com
NAME OF EVENT: Indianapolis Monumental Marathon.
DISTANCES: Full marathon (26.2 miles) and Half marathon
(13.1 miles).
DATE: Saturday, November 1, 2008.
wheel chair start 7:55 am
marathon/half marathon start 8:00 am
HEADQUARTERS
DAY OF EVENT: Indiana State Capitol (in South Atrium),
200 West Washington Street.
BENEFITS: The Indianapolis Public Schools of Marion
County.
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