Back Your Badge Marathon
Back Your Badge Marathon is a running race on September 19–20, 2026 in Plainfield, IN, with entry fees from $40 to $105.
- Date
- September 19–20, 2026 (59 days to go)
- Price
- $40–$105
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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 it’s 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 agency’s 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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
77°
Typical Low
56°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Indianapolis Nwfo, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Plainfield, IN
Population
35,783
as of 2023
City Elevation
715 ft
Nearest Airport
IND
Indianapolis International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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59
Days to train
- Race
- Back Your Badge Marathon
- Date
- September 19–20, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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Running
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Back Your Badge Marathon
Sep 19, 2026