Record-breaking performances across all three race distances headline the 19th annual event as Beyond Monumental looks ahead to its 20th anniversary
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Four course records fell and 28 athletes achieved qualifying times for the 2028 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Marathon on Saturday at the 19th annual CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K. Record-breaking performances across all three race distances highlighted a historic day of racing that welcomed 18,000 registered participants from all 50 states and more than 35 countries.
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