Contact: Sydney Meyers
Senior Manager, Marketing & Consumer Experience
Beyond Monumental
sydney@stg-beyondmonumental-staging.kinsta.cloud
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THIRTY YEARS OF MILESTONES CELEBRATED AT THE INDY HALF MARATHON AT FORT BEN
Indianapolis, IN – October 4, 2025 – Over 3,000 participants joined in celebrating the 30th Annual Indy Half Marathon at Fort Ben today, marking three decades of running tradition. Runners, walkers, and wheelchair athletes took part across the Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and Kids One Mile events, before finishing on the storied Lawton Loop for a festival-style celebration.
Community Celebration & Youth Impact
This year’s milestone edition debuted several new participant amenities, including the 2025 commemorative spinner medal, the first-ever finisher gift, live participant tracking via the official race app, and more.
The post-race festivities featured live music, the pancake breakfast from IHOP Catering, pizza from Jockamo Upper Crust Pizza, and a beer garden featuring beverages from Sun King, Athletic Brewing, and more. Participants also had the opportunity to receive free injury assessments and post-race stretching provided by Athletico.
Nearly 600 Lawrence Township students also crossed the finish line in the Apex Benefits Monumental Kids Movement presented by Indiana University Indianapolis. These students received free entries as part of their school-based running clubs, continuing a program that has now reached 60+ Marion County schools and 32,000+ graduates since 2012.
Race Results & Highlights
The 2025 Half Marathon men’s title was taken home by Cameron Villarreal in 1:09:48. Ethan Meyer finished second, and Damon Pruett in third place. Last year’s champion, Hannah Bast returned to win the women’s title in a time of 1:19:18, followed by Tera Moody in second, and Zoe Crabtree in third place.
The 10K race was headlined by the men’s winner, Brent Lee led the field over 20 seconds, finishing in 35:35. The women’s 10K race was won by Elaine Johnson in a time of 41:30.
The 5K also crowned two new winners; Benson Davis won the men’s title in 16:17 and Hannah Zak took the women’s title in 19:54.
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Race winners:
- Half Marathon Men’s Top Finisher: Cameron Villarreall, 1:09:48
- Half Marathon Women’s Top Finisher: Hannah Bast, 1:19:18
- 10K Men’s Top Finisher: Brent Lee, 35:35
- 10K Overall & Women’s Top Finisher: Elaine Johnson, 41:30
- 5K Men’s Top Finisher: Benson Davis, 16:17
- 5K Women’s Top Finisher: Hannah Zak, 19:54
Full results, when available, can be found here.
Beyond Monumental’s premier event, the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K, will return for its 18th running on Saturday, November 8, 2025. For more information and to register, 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.