Back Your Badge Marathon

  • Date Sat 19th September 2026 - Sun 20th September 2026
  • Time 9:00AM EDT
  • Location Plainfield, Indiana
  • Price Free - $70.25
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances Marathon, Half Marathon, 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 4th Annual Back Your Badge Marathon, taking place from Saturday, September 19th to Sunday, September 20th, 2026, in the picturesque town of Plainfield, Hendricks. This vibrant running event is a heartfelt tribute to our dedicated Public Safety Agencies—Police, Fire, and Communications—who tirelessly commit to the wellness of our community.

Participants can choose from three engaging race distances: a 5K, Half Marathon, and Full Marathon, making this event perfect for runners and walkers of all skill levels. The scenic, USA Track & Field Certified Course showcases the beauty of Plainfield, weaving through historic US 40 and the serene Plainfield Parks Trail System, with routes that honor local emergency services. Runners will represent their chosen agency, contributing miles to their team’s total, with the team amassing the most combined miles earning a prestigious traveling trophy.

Beyond the excitement of the race, every step supports vital community initiatives, including Public Safety Beneficent Programs and the Back Your Badge Paramedic Scholarship Fund. Join us in this celebration of fitness, community spirit, and service, and show your support for those who protect and serve us daily!

Organiser's Description

The Back Your Badge Marathon is a premier running event proudly sponsored by the Town of Plainfield to honor and support all Public Safety Agencies Police, Fire, and Communications. These dedicated professionals have made a shared commitment to the health and wellness of their personnel, and now its your turn to join them on the course. Celebrate community, wellness, and service at the 4th Annual Back Your Badge Marathon, featuring three exciting race distances the 5K, Half Marathon, and Full Marathon giving runners and walkers of all levels a chance to participate.

The scenic, USA Track & Field Certified Course highlights the very best of Plainfield, combining historic US 40, the Plainfield Parks Trail System, and routes that pass local police, fire, and communications facilities. Each participant chooses an agency to represent, and every mile completed adds to that agencys total. The team with the most combined miles will earn bragging rights and the coveted traveling trophy. Beyond the finish line, every step makes a difference. All proceeds directly support Public Safety Beneficent Programs, Local Youth Assistance Programs, and the Back Your Badge Paramedic Scholarship Fund, investing in the next generation of those who serve.

Join us in celebrating fitness, unity, and service and show your support for those who protect and serve our community every day.

Races

  • Marathon

    Incl. $5.25 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 20th September 2026 (7:30AM EDT)

    $70.25

    OPENS 27 OCT
    Must be 16+ to register
  • Half Marathon

    Incl. $4.65 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 20th September 2026 (7:30AM EDT)

    $59.65

    OPENS 27 OCT
    Must be 10+ to register
  • 5k

    Incl. $3.15 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 20th September 2026 (7:20AM EDT)

    $33.15

    OPENS 27 OCT
  • Kids Fun Run

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 19th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)

    Free

    OPENS 27 OCT
    Choice of 1/2 Mile or 1 Mile untimed Fun Run for kids 11 and younger.

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Location

Richard A. Carlucci Recreation & Aquatic Center, 651 Vestal Road, Plainfield, 46168, IN, United States

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