Running for Life

Welding instructor Ray Howell is an advid runner and has been for a while. Read below about his experiences!

Race Information

Now one of the 15 largest marathons in the USA, the Monumental Marathon is the ideal fall marathon for everyone from the first time marathon runner to elite athletes. Starting and finishing at the Indiana state capitol, the course highlights landmarks and historical neighborhoods throughout indianapolis. Nationally recognized as flat and fast, this event has hosted olympians, PR seeks, and thousands of Boston Marathon qualifiers.

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The annual CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K returns for the 16th event on Sat., Oct. 28. The 11th consecutive sellout features nearly 15,000 participants from all 50 states and more than 25 countries, including Costa Rica, United Kingdom, France, Australia, and more.



"This particular run was in Indianapolis, Indiana on October 28, 2023 and was my fourth marathon to participate in. There were over 15,000 runners there. My previous marathon was in Baton Rouge, La. last January. I completed it in four hours/six minutes and set a personal record at 58 years old."-Ray Howell