Beyond Monumental, the 501(c)3 non-profit responsible for the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, with support from the YMCA at City Market, is excited to extend the Monumental Lunch Run program until fall of 2019. Resuming on Thursday, June 13, the downtown Indianapolis population is invited to take part in a free, casual group run or walk starting at 12:00 PM in front of the YMCA at City Market.
Monumental Lunch Runs were launched in spring of 2018 as a way to engage the downtown public in a lead up to the Monumental Mile, which takes place on the first Thursday in June. Due to participant enthusiasm, the program returned in the fall months in advance of the Indy Half Marathon at Fort Ben and CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K. Now, the program will be expanded to bridge the gap between the spring and fall months.
“We’re thrilled to be able to add Thursdays in June, July, and August to the Monumental Lunch Run program this year,” said Jed Cornforth, Executive Director, Beyond Monumental. “With the help of the YMCA at City Market, we’re able to staff and support runs and walks that help bring the community together.”
Monumental Lunch Runs feature pace groups from walking pace to 7:30 minutes per mile, are thirty-minutes in duration, on a pre-set route through downtown. Participants will receive complimentary Aquafina water and CLIF bars after the run. Complimentary lockers and showers are available courtesy of the YMCA at City Market.
Monumental Lunch Runs are free to attend. Participants are encouraged to RSVP online.
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About Beyond Monumental
Beyond Monumental 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 more than $1,000,000 in 10 years. The CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon is a top 20 marathon in the US and is nationally recognized by Runners’ World as one of “Ten Great Marathons for First Timers”. The 12th annual running is scheduled for Nov. 9, 2019. www.beyondmonumental.org
