We have two huge announcements that can't wait until our next monthly newsletter. First is the 2014 Medal Preview and the unveiling of our four year medal series. We also bring you the web release of our short film "Because I Can", which has been screened throughout Indy.
These two announcements are sure to give you the extra motivation you need as we all begin final preparations for Saturday, November 1.
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"Because I Can" Online Debut
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After various sold-out showings and exciting screenings throughout Indianapolis in the month of August, we're ready to release our short film, "Because I Can" for viewing online. A truly inspirational video that is sure to motivate you for all of your endeavors, even beyond running. We hope you enjoy and share this remarkable film!
Four runners - different ages, different abilities, different motivations - from the 2013 Indianapolis Monumental Marathon talk about the race and what inspires them to run. See how beautiful the course itself is and learn how this is an event in which everyone can participate.
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Announcing Our Four Year Medal Series
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We are thrilled to bring you a preview of what is sure to be an iconic piece of hardware in any Monumental Runner's collection: our four year medal series. Beginning in 2014, Monumental Marathon and Monumental Half Marathon finishers will receive stunning, three dimensional, high relief medals that are part of a four year series. Culminating with our tenth anniversary in 2017, Monumental runners who have finished the series will receive the red and white Star Medallion, signifying the Soldiers and Sailors Monument, while ten year finishers will in addition receive a commemorative"frame" that holds the series together to create the Flag of Indianapolis. Four-year series finishers may also purchase the frame to display their medals as a set.
Medals of both the Marathon and Half Marathon races in the series are the same size/weight. No need to run the same distance each year! We're excited to kick off this series in 2014 featuring one of the highlighted monuments of our course, the Indiana War Memorial.
MEDAL ENGRAVING
New in 2014 the IMM will have on-site engraving from PR Medal Engravers. Commemorate your achievement on race day with personalized engraving. Pre-purchase during registration for $15 or on the day of the race for $20.*Pre-purchased orders will be provided to PR Medal Engraves so you can proceed straight from the finish line to have your medal engraved!
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Special Note: If you have at any point upgraded/downgraded your race - don't forget to update your seed time!
If you haven't registered yet, now is the time! The marathon is on its way to selling out and the half marathon is trending to record numbers. We'll be finalizing our commemorative poster soon; the last day to register and have your name included will be Thursday, October 2nd at 11:59PM (Don't worry - we'll send a reminder!). We also have a price increase on October 7 - so don't delay!
As race day quickly approaches we'll be keeping you informed with all of our announcements on our social media accounts. Stay tuned on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram so you don't miss a thing!
Good luck in your training,
Blake Boldon
Executive Director
Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
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| Two FREE Upcoming Training Runs |
Indy Runners and the IMM Providing a FREE Training Run on the Course
Join an official Monumental training group for the second annual Monumental Course Preview. This special event is hosted by our friends at Indianapolis's largest running club, Indy Runners as part of the existing fall training program. It's your chance to meet other Monumental runners while you get your long run on an important part of the Monumental course. It's a great group and you're almost guaranteed to leave with a new "running friend."There will be a range of distances, all the way up to 20 miles. The staff of the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon will be on the route to provide refreshments and help you in your training.
Day: Saturday, September 20th
Time: 7:30 a.m.
Location: Wooden Deck in Broad Ripple (intersection of Winthrop Ave & Westfield Blvd)
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Wellness Summit Run
Celebrate Health & Wellness with an easy training run on the Canal. Join runners and walkers taking part in the Indiana Health and Wellness Summit and/or training for the IMM.
WHO - Attendees of the Indiana Health and Wellness Summit and all those who are interested in meeting for a casual morning run in Downtown Indianapolis (all ages and abilities welcome).
WHAT - A free morning run around the canal in Downtown Indianapolis with staff and representatives of the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon WHEN - Wednesday, October 8; 6:30 a.m.
WHERE - Entrance of the Courtyard by Marriott, 601 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN
WHY - Start your day at the Indiana Health and Wellness Summit with other healthy professionals and supporters of Indiana's largest marathon,
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Come Visit Us at these Expos!
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Stop by to See the
2014 T-shirt &
Pre-Purchase Pullover
Air Force Marathon Sport and Fitness Expo
Dates:
Thurs. September 18, 11AM - 7PM,
Fri. September 19, 10AM - 8PM
Location: Wright State University Nutter Center, Dayton OH
Date: September 20,10AM - 2PMLocation: Ivy Tech Community College, IFC BuildingDates: Sat. October 4th, 10AM - 5PM
Sun. October 5th, 10AM - 4PM
Location: Indiana State Fairgrounds
Dates:
Wed, October 8, 7:30AM - 5PM
Location: Indiana Convention Center
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