Back Your Badge Marathon
Back Your Badge Marathon follows a flat certified route past Plainfield public-safety facilities while directly supporting local first responders.
Quick facts
- Certified Indiana Boston qualifier
- Route highlights public-safety facilities
- Seven-hour marathon cutoff
- Race supports local first responders
About the Back Your Badge Marathon
Plainfield's public-safety theme is embedded in both the course and the event mission. The smaller Indiana marathon offers a certified full, a generous cutoff and a direct connection to local first responders.
Course
The road layout is flat and certified, with the route passing police, fire and related facilities around Plainfield. A seven-hour limit makes the full accessible beyond the usual qualifier crowd.
Race-day weather
September in central Indiana may begin cool but can become warm and humid. Rain, wind and exposed sun are all possible, so runners should prepare for conditions rather than rely on the flat profile.
Past Back Your Badge Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, September 20, 2026 | Results available | Open results |
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Back Your Badge Marathon FAQ
When is the Back Your Badge Marathon?
We're waiting for the finalized date for the 2027 Back Your Badge Marathon. The most recent running was on Sunday, September 20, 2026.
Is Back Your Badge Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. Back Your Badge Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.
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