CARMEL,
Ind., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CNO Financial
Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) announced today the extension of title
sponsorship of the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon.
CNO will maintain the title sponsorship of the event through at
least 2024. The race is organized by Beyond Monumental, a local
not-for-profit organization.
"This annual event demonstrates CNO's commitment to health and
wellness in our hometown of central Indiana," said Rocco
Tarasi, chief marketing officer of CNO and Beyond Monumental
board member. "We are thrilled to renew our sponsorship and
partnership with Beyond Monumental, supporting the continued growth
of this popular event."
Since 2016, CNO has partnered with Beyond Monumental as the
title sponsor of the marathon. It is one of the 15 largest full
marathons in the country and includes a Half Marathon and
5K. This year marks the
15th anniversary of the marathon and will be held on
Saturday, November 5, 2022.
In 2021, over 13,000 registrants arrived back to downtown
Indianapolis for an in-person
race. The CNO Financial Monumental Marathon event sold out for the
9th time in the event's history. With the event already
on track to surpass the registration total from 2021, the event's
10th sell out is expected.
"We deeply appreciate CNO Financial Group's reaffirmed
commitment to the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon,"
said Jed Cornforth, Executive
Director, Beyond Monumental. "Their unwavering commitment and
support continue to help our organization build meaningful event
experiences and provide access to health and wellness programming
to Indianapolis area students. We
look forward to building toward this year's event and celebrating
its 15th Anniversary."
Race registration is now open at monumentalmarathon.com.
About Beyond Monumental
Beyond Monumental actively
supports youth health and well-being by providing access to
exceptional events and programs. In addition to hosting the CNO
Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, the organization gives
back to the Indianapolis community through the Apex
Benefits Monumental Kids Movement, a bi-weekly program that focuses
on engaging and educating youth about the benefits of physical
fitness and healthy living. Beyond Monumental has donated more
than $1.3 million to local public education since its
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 15th
annual running is scheduled for November 5, 2022.
About CNO Financial Group
CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) secures the future of
middle-income America. CNO provides life and health insurance,
annuities, financial services, and workforce benefits solutions
through our family of brands, including Bankers Life, Colonial
Penn, and Washington National. Our customers work hard to save for
the future, and we help protect their health, income and retirement
needs with 3.2 million policies and $35
billion in total assets. Our 3,400 associates, 4,400
exclusive agents and 4,700 independent partner agents guide
individuals, families and businesses through a lifetime of
financial decisions. For more information, visit CNOinc.com.
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