Early registration will open through the INDYTHON race series from November 6-9, 2025 and again on January 1, 2026.

Single-event registration opens at 12:00 a.m ET on February 1, 2026. In-person registration may be available on-site at the Indianapolis 5K & Monumental Mile, subject to availability.

Yes, participants can sign up for one or multiple races by adding on races during registration.

– Register for any Mile (Age Group, Community, and Doggie Dash) and add on a Mile wave or waves: $10 add-on registration fee for each additional Mile wave
– Register for any Mile (Age Group, Community, and Doggie Dash) and add the 5K: $20 add-on registration fee
– Register for the 5K and add on a Mile wave or waves (Age Group, Community, and Doggie Dash): $10 add-on registration fee for each additional Mile wave

We will donate $5 of each Doggie Dash registration to the FRIENDS OF INDY ANIMALS.

You must have a race bib for the corresponding race distance/wave to participate.

The courses start north on Pennsylvania Avenue between New York Street and Ohio Street.

The Finish Line is on a block west on Meridian Street closest to the New York Street intersection.

You can see the participants multiple times between the start, the finish, and the 1-mile or 5K course all from the area surrounding University Park, the Indiana War Memorial, and the American Legion Mall.

Beyond Monumental is honored to offer a discount to active U.S. Military members and their immediate family members, U.S. Military veterans and their immediate family members, and active and retired first responders (law enforcement, fire services, emergency medical services, and emergency management officials) and their immediate family members. Qualified individuals can receive a 10 percent (10%) discount off the price at the time of registration.

Single-event registration opens February 1, 2026. Email a copy of your or your immediate family member’s military or work photo ID or DD214 to INFO@BEYONDMONUMENTAL.ORG to request the discount.

Yes! Earn more medals & swag for the miles you conquer this year through the INDYTHON 5K Series or INDYTHON Premier!

Join the INDYTHON 5K Series and lace up for our three 5Ks. Finishers earn five medals – three from the events, the INDYTHON 5K Series medal, and the 2025 INDYTHON medal!

Go the distance (40.3+ miles) with INDYTHON Premier! Complete the Indianapolis 5K & Monumental Mile, the Indy Half Marathon at Fort Ben, and the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon to earn the 2025 INDYTHON medal and the ultimate swag item to celebrate your monumental achievement!

Visit WWW.INDYTHON.COM for more details.

Beyond Monumental is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Proceeds from Beyond Monumental events support the Apex Benefits Monumental Kids Movement presented by Indiana University Indianapolis, a seven-to-nine-week youth running program that culminates with students running a 5K. The bi-weekly program focuses on engaging and educating youth about the benefits of physical fitness and healthy living. You can find more information about our beneficiaries here!

Click HERE if you would like to donate to the Apex Benefits Monumental Kids Movement presented by IU Indianapolis.

Log in to your Beyond Monumental participant account to update your information. Email our team at info@beyondmonumental.org with questions or if you need help.

Yes, you may cancel your registration at any time by reaching out to INFO@BEYONDMONUMENTAL.ORG. All fees (registration, ancillary products, etc.) are non-refundable.

Please note, we do not offer transfers or deferrals for the Indianapolis 5K & Monumental Mile. Your race entry/bib number is unique to your registration and may not be sold to any other individual.

Yes. They must present your confirmation email or a copy of your government-issued photo ID. Digital or printed copies of the email and government-issued photo ID are acceptable for Packet Pickup.

5K Age Group Awards – First place male, female, and non-binary finishers by chip time. 11 & under, 12-15, 16-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & over

Open Mile Age Group Awards – First place male, female, and non-binary finishers by chip time. 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39

Masters Mile Age Group Awards – First place male, female, and non-binary finishers by chip time. 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and over

Youth & High School (18 & Under) Age Group Awards – First place male, female, and non-binary finishers by chip time. 5-9, 10-11, 12-15, 16-18

Doggie Dash – First place male, female, and non-binary finishers by chip time.

Elite Athletes are not eligible for Age Group Awards.

All finishers will receive a medal in the Finish Chute.

Overall winners of each race will receive their award on-site.

The top finisher in each age group will earn an Age Group Award! All age group winners will be notified via email after the race results are finalized and can expect to receive their award within 3-5 weeks of Race Weekend.

Beyond Monumental is committed to making our races sustainable for our local community.

Elite Athletes are not eligible for Age Group Awards.

There are several different ways to check your results after you finish.

– Scan the QR code located on race signage and/or your participant bib.
– View live results at www.monumentalmile.com.

If you have questions about your results, please visit the Runners Services tent during the race or e-mail INFO@BEYONDMONUMENTAL.ORG after the race.

The Mile course is certified by USATF (certification #IN24009TDK) and the race is sanctioned by USATF.

USATF sanctions the race and all USATF COMPETITION RULES apply.

Participants must be 5 years of age or older on race day. Children aged 5 and older must be registered and have a race bib to participate.

All ages are encouraged to participate in the Community Mile. Children under 5 years old do not need a race bib and will not receive a finish time; a registered participant must accompany each child under 5 years old. 

Please email INFO@BEYONDMONUMENTAL.ORG for information and general policy on handcycles, push duos, and push rim wheelchairs.

You will be disqualified if:
– You are not wearing your assigned race bib.
– You are found to be wearing two or more Event-issued timing devices during the race and your results will not be recorded.
– You leave the course.
– You are found to have intentionally shortened the route of the course.

You may be disqualified if:
– You attempt to enter a race/wave to which you are not assigned.
– You are missing or have irregular split times at official timing checkpoints.
– You are found to have received assistance from any person other than approved Event personnel including guide runners, support runners, and pacers.

Please note, your race entry/bib number is unique to your registration and may not be sold to any other individual.

All finish times are reviewed before times are deemed official. Participants will be given the opportunity to appeal unofficial finish times before the finish times are made official.

Participants must begin the Event during the officially recognized start time in order to register an official finish time.

Registered participants must wear their assigned race bib at all times during the Event. Your bib should be worn conspicuously on the front (and back when applicable) for the entire Event.

No one is allowed to participate in the Event without their assigned race bib.

You will be disqualified if you leave the course.

You, as a registered participant, are responsible for recognizing and understanding Event signage and symbols relating to course maps and directions.

You must wear your race bib at all times. Your bib should be worn conspicuously on the front (and back when applicable) for the entire Event.

Strollers, baby joggers, and wagons are allowed in the Community Mile.

– Children age 5 and older must be registered and have a race bib to participate.
– Children under 5 years old do not need a race bib and will not receive a finish time; a registered participant must accompany each child under 5 years old.

Doggie Dash participants must run/walk with a dog and the dog must also run/walk. Dogs must be on a leash at all times; the leash should be no longer than six feet (6’) long. Please use good judgment and participate with a dog that is comfortable in large crowds and in urban areas. Please be courteous and clean up after your dog.

You are not allowed to participate in the 5K, Age Group Miles (youth, open, masters, and Elite), or Doggie Dash with animals, bicycles, baby joggers, strollers, roller skates, inline skates, or any other not approved wheeled devices.

Dogs are allowed in the Doggie Dash only. No other animals are allowed on the course.

You may use your cell phone so long as you don’t pose a safety hazard on the course. Selfie sticks and camera mounts/rigs are prohibited. Other items such as large bags, coolers, props, non-running items, and weapons are not allowed on the course. Please use your best judgment regarding the safety of all participants for items not listed.

For information and general policy on handcycles, push duos, and push rim wheelchairs, please email info@beyondmonumental.org.

If extreme weather or an emergency situation becomes an issue during the Event, the Command Group will meet and determine the status/future of the Event. Depending on the situation, the Event may be delayed, ended early, or canceled. Information will be relayed to the race committee. Participants will be notified by course monitors and race officials. Participants will be required to use their best judgment, based on the situation, as to the next best course of action.

Download the event app and allow push notifications to receive the timeliest updates. We will also provide updates about Event delay(s) or cancelation(s) as quickly as possible through FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, and X (TWITTER).

The Event may be postponed, ended early, or canceled by an Event or government official for circumstances beyond the Event’s reasonable control. Circumstances beyond the Event’s reasonable contract include but are not limited to war, epidemic, civil or political unrest, terrorism, curtailment of transportation, or inclement weather. If the Event cannot take place for reasons outside of the Event’s control, there will be no refunds or transfers.

If the Event is canceled:

 – On or before April 30: We will convert your registration to a virtual event and mail your race packet to the address provided during registration.
 – May 1, or later: Your registration fee will be donated to support the Apex Benefits Monumental Kids Movement presented by iu indianapolis.

Medical personnel will be stationed on the course to provide medical assistance.

Event-authorized medical personnel may examine any participant who appears in distress. If in the sole opinion of authorized medical personnel, it is in the best interest of the participant’s health and welfare, medical personnel may remove a participant from the Event. Participants must retire at once from the race if ordered to do so by a member of the Event’s official staff, official medical staff, or any governmental authority, including fire and police officials.

Participants are responsible and assume liability for any and all medical expenses incurred as a result of training for and/or participation in the Event, including but not limited to ambulance transport, hospital stays, physician and pharmaceutical goods and services.

IMPORTANT: It is recommended that you write any medical conditions, medications, allergies, and emergency contacts on the backside of your race bib. You must wear your race bib at all times during the event.

– Event officials reserve the right to modify, supplement, or waive all or part of the Event rules.
– Participants shall be bound by any modification or supplement of the Event rules published prior to the Event.
– Failure to follow Event rules may result in immediate disqualification, loss of prizes, and removal from official results.

Participants must follow instructions as given by Event officials including race staff, volunteers, medical personnel, fire and police officials, security officers, and city officials throughout the duration of the Event. Event attendees must adhere to Event, city, state, and other public health guidelines and orders.

Email us at INFO@BEYONDMONUMENTAL.ORG.