Thousands of elite athletes, hobby runners and charity supporters will take the streets in one the largest marathons in the U.S. on Nov. 7, 2026.
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The race starts and finishes in downtown Indianapolis. The race begins on South Missouri Street near its intersection with South West Street. The 26.2-mile marathon track loops around a swath of northern Indianapolis, taking runners north past Broad Ripple. All runners will end near Monumental Circle and the Indiana Statehouse on East Maryland Street.
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Rebecca Schmitt crosses the finish line in the women’s division of the 2026 500 Festival Mini-Marathon Saturday, May 2, 2026, in downtown Indianapolis.
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Rebecca Schmitt crosses the finish line in the women’s division of the 2026 500 Festival Mini-Marathon Saturday, May 2, 2026, in downtown Indianapolis.
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James Quattlebaum finishes first in the men’s division of the 2026 500 Festival Mini-Marathon Saturday, May 2, 2026, in downtown Indianapolis.
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Participants take off from the starting line during the 2026 500 Festival Mini-Marathon Saturday, May 2, 2026, in downtown Indianapolis.
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Participants cross the finish line during the 2026 500 Festival Mini-Marathon on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in downtown Indianapolis.
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John Flanagan warms up before the 2026 500 Festival 5K on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in downtown Indianapolis.
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Athletes line up to start the race before the women’s USATF 5KM on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in downtown Indianapolis.
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Volunteers place bananas for participants before the 2026 500 Festival Mini-Marathon Saturday, May 2, 2026, in downtown Indianapolis.
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Drew Hunter speaks after winning the USATF 5km championship on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in downtown Indianapolis.
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Morgan Grainger crosses the finish line during the 2026 500 Festival 5k on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in downtown Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett through the years
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett waves a flag to start the 2026 500 Festival Mini-Marathon Saturday, May 2, 2026, in downtown Indianapolis.
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Onlookers hold signs as participants run during the 2026 500 Festival Mini-Marathon Saturday, May 2, 2026, in downtown Indianapolis.
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Rebecca Schmitt crosses the finish line in the women’s division of the 2026 500 Festival Mini-Marathon Saturday, May 2, 2026, in downtown Indianapolis.
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Participants run during the 2026 500 Festival Mini-Marathon on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in downtown Indianapolis.
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Participants take off from the starting line during the 2026 500 Festival Mini-Marathon Saturday, May 2, 2026, in downtown Indianapolis.
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James Quattlebaum finishes first in the men’s division of the 2026 500 Festival Mini-Marathon Saturday, May 2, 2026, in downtown Indianapolis.
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Fiona Smith celebrates as she crosses the finish line during the 2026 500 Festival Mini-Marathon on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in downtown Indianapolis.
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Hannah Bast (left) hugs Kelby Laughner after they cross the finish line during the 2026 500 Festival Mini-Marathon Saturday, May 2, 2026, in downtown Indianapolis.
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James Quattlebaum finishes first in the men’s division of the 2026 500 Festival Mini-Marathon Saturday, May 2, 2026, in downtown Indianapolis.
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Ben Dick, 11, crosses the finish line during the 2026 500 Festival Mini-Marathon on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in downtown Indianapolis.
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Kaid Hutchinson holds up his arms as he crosses the finish line wearing a caterpillar costume with four other people during the 2026 500 Festival Mini-Marathon on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in downtown Indianapolis.
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Joseph Sheryak cools off with a water bottle after completing the 2026 500 Festival Mini-Marathon on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in downtown Indianapolis.
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Kyler Hashman rests after completing the 2026 500 Festival Mini-Marathon on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in downtown Indianapolis.
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People hold signs as participants race during the 2026 500 Festival Mini-Marathon on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in downtown Indianapolis.
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Steve Donnell helps place the starting line on the ground before the 2026 500 Festival Mini-Marathon on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in downtown Indianapolis.
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Bradley Pangelinan (left) puts on his shoes while Rosemary Wilhite (right) sits before the 2026 500 Festival 5k on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in downtown Indianapolis.
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(From left) Jessica Ackerman, Courtney Ackerman and Shawn Laursen tie their shoes before the start of the 2026 500 Festival 5k on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in downtown Indianapolis.
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Athletes take off to start the race during the men’s USATF 5km championship on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in downtown Indianapolis.
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Athletes take off to start the race during the women’s USATF 5km championship on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in downtown Indianapolis.
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People cross the starting line during the 2026 500 Festival 5k on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in downtown Indianapolis.
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Participants run during the 2026 500 Festival 5k on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in downtown Indianapolis.
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Participants warm up outside the Indiana Statehouse before the 2026 500 Festival Mini-Marathon on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in downtown Indianapolis.
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Volunteers Dawne Mercer (left) and Kelly McCalip place snacks out for participants before the 2026 500 Festival Mini-Marathon on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in downtown Indianapolis.
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Karissa Schweizer speaks after she wins the USATF 5km championship on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in downtown Indianapolis.
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The pace car takes off from the starting line during the 2026 500 Festival Mini-Marathon Saturday, May 2, 2026, in downtown Indianapolis.
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Participants take off from the starting line during the 2026 500 Festival Mini-Marathon Saturday, May 2, 2026, in downtown Indianapolis.
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Participants run during the 2026 500 Festival Mini-Marathon Saturday, May 2, 2026, in downtown Indianapolis.
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Tina Cowan reads as she pets her dog Teddi while waiting for her husband to pass during the 2026 500 Festival Mini-Marathon Saturday, May 2, 2026, in downtown Indianapolis.
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Participants run during the 2026 500 Festival Mini-Marathon on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in downtown Indianapolis.
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Brooklyn Yoder cheers for a friend as she watches the 2026 500 Festival Mini-Marathon on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in downtown Indianapolis.
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Monumental Marathon road closures
Road closures begin at 5 a.m. Nov. 7.
West Street and South Missouri Street near the starting line will be closed from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. There will be limited southbound access to West Street.
West Washington Street and North Capitol Avenue near the finish lines will be closed from 5 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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Throughout the day, road closures will overlap as runners make their way through the city. A color-coded map of all restrictions is available on the marathon’s website.
Interstates 65 and 70 will be open all day.
Family and friends cheering on marathon runners are encouraged to take I-65 North to Riverside Park at mile 20.
Spectators and runners are encouraged to plan ahead and allow extra time for parking downtown. Central Indiana Cycling will provide complimentary guarded bike parking at the southeast corner of the Government Center.
