Four Course Records and 28 Olympic Trials Qualifiers Highlight Historic 2026 CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
PR Newswire•07/11/2026•16:07 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤28 athletes qualified for 2028 U.S. Olympic Team Trials, more than doubling 2025’s 13
- ➤18,000 registered participants attended from all 50 states and more than 35 countries
- ➤Johnnie Guy won the men’s marathon in a course-record 2:11:47
- ➤Lindsey Bradley won the women’s marathon in a course-record 2:29:47
- ➤Event achieved its 14th consecutive sellout and largest marathon field for third straight year
Expert Statements
Jed Cornforth, President & CEO of Beyond Monumental
“This was a defining day for the Monumental Marathon”
Jed Cornforth, President & CEO of Beyond Monumental
“Four course records and 28 Olympic Trials qualifying performances demonstrate the incredible caliber of athletes choosing to race in Indianapolis.”
Jed Cornforth, President & CEO of Beyond Monumental
“At the same time, seeing more than 8,000 marathoners cross our finish line is a remarkable milestone.”
Jed Cornforth, President & CEO of Beyond Monumental
“As we approach our 20th anniversary, these achievements reflect how far we've come and the exciting future ahead for this event.”
Gary C. Bhojwani, Chief Executive Officer of CNO Financial Group
“There's something special about seeing thousands of runners, volunteers, supporters come together each year for the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon”
Gary C. Bhojwani, Chief Executive Officer of CNO Financial Group
“As we celebrate our 11th year as title sponsor, we're proud to continue our partnership with Beyond Monumental and grateful to the City of Indianapolis and the entire community for their support of this event.”
Gary C. Bhojwani, Chief Executive Officer of CNO Financial Group
“We look forward to returning for the marathon's 20th event next year.”
Four Course Records and 28 Olympic Trials Qualifiers Highlight Historic 2026 CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon PR Newswire
Record-breaking performances across all three race distances headline the 19th annual event as Beyond Monumental looks ahead to its 20th anniversary
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