Contact: Sydney Meyers
Senior Manager, Marketing & Consumer Experience
Beyond Monumental
sydney@beyondmonumental.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Beyond Monumental Announces New Sponsorship with Athletic Brewing Company to Champion Sustainability and Responsible Celebration
INDIANAPOLIS, October 28, 2025 – Beyond Monumental, the 501(c)3 non-profit responsible for the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, is proud to announce a new sponsorship with Athletic Brewing Company, the leading producer of award-winning non-alcoholic craft beer.
Together, the two organizations will enhance environmental sustainability initiatives across Beyond Monumental’s events through the newly branded “Monumental Green Team Presented by Athletic Brewing Company.”
As presenting sponsor of the Monumental Green Team, Athletic Brewing Company will help advance Beyond Monumental’s ongoing efforts to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable practices across all events. The Green Team will lead waste and recycling efforts at the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon this fall as well as all of Beyond Monumental’s annual events in 2026, Indy Half Marathon at Fort Ben, and Monumental Mile, encouraging participants and spectators alike to race responsibly.
“Athletic Brewing’s commitment to sustainability and community aligns perfectly with our mission to promote health and well-being,” said Jed Cornforth, President & CEO of Beyond Monumental. “Together, we’re proud to extend our impact beyond the finish line – helping runners, volunteers, and fans celebrate responsibly while taking meaningful steps to care for our environment.”
Through this collaboration, Beyond Monumental continues its dedication to healthy living and community betterment – now with a renewed focus on sustainability and environmental stewardship.
Since 2008, the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, Half Marathon, & 5K have welcomed Olympians, thousands of Boston Marathon qualifiers, and countless personal best seekers. The 2025 race already features a sold-out marathon, half marathon, and 5K field.
For more information, please visit monumentalmarathon.com.
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About Beyond Monumental
Beyond Monumental, the 501(c)3 non-profit responsible for the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, provides the Indianapolis community with a complement of activities built around their premiere event that promotes healthy living & fitness for all ages. Beyond Monumental gives back to the Indianapolis community by supporting youth programming that reinforces healthy lifestyles for young people, with an emphasis on working with urban students and Indianapolis Public Schools, donating over $1.6 million since inception. The CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon is a top 15 marathon in the US and is nationally recognized by Runners’ World as one of “Ten Great Marathons for First Timers”. The 18th annual running is scheduled for Nov. 8, 2025. For more information, please visit beyondmonumental.org.
About Athletic Brewing Company
Athletic Brewing Company is America’s largest dedicated non-alcoholic brewer. Athletic is revolutionizing how modern adults drink by crafting game-changing NA brews that can be consumed anytime and anywhere. Launched commercially in 2018, Athletic is the number one non-alcoholic beer brand in America1 and a top 20 U.S. brewing company2. Its award-winning brews are available nationwide at over 75,000 retail locations. Athletic operates custom breweries in Connecticut and California and donates up to $2 million annually to protecting and restoring outdoor spaces across the globe via its Two For The Trails program. Athletic is proudly a Certified B Corporation™. Learn more and shop at www.athleticbrewing.com.
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1 NielsenIQ, Total US xAOC + Liquor Open State + Conv, Latest 52 Wks ending 10/4/25
2 Brewers Association Top 50 U.S. Brewing Companies of 2024