15,000 participants converged in Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 5, 2022
/PRNewswire/ -- Athletes representing all 50 states and 12
countries from around the globe, converged in Indianapolis this morning for the
15th annual CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental
Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K.
Today's event marked the 10th consecutive sellout of
one of the country's fastest-growing and most popular marathon.
More than 50,000 spectators lined the streets of Indianapolis to cheer on participants seeking
personal records and Boston Marathon qualifying times. Despite
today's less than ideal conditions, many fast performances were
turned in including a new course record for the women's half
marathon. Lauren Hurley's time of
1:09:49 establishes her as the fastest women's half marathoner of
the event's 15-year history, topping last year's record of
1:10:43.
"Today was a thrilling conclusion to our 15th
Anniversary celebration," said Jed
Cornforth, Executive Director, Beyond Monumental.
"Witnessing the culmination of months of training and sacrifice was
awe inspiring. We can't thank all of the participants, the
thousands of volunteers, dozens of community partners and the city
of Indianapolis enough for making
the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon one of the
premier events in the country."
"What a great day for Indiana
and the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon," said
Gary C. Bhojwani, Chief Executive
Officer, CNO Financial Group. "It was remarkable to see the
culmination of all the hard work and dedication from the thousands
of participants, volunteers, and supportive family and friends. For
us, this title sponsorship represents our commitments to health,
well-being, and the central Indiana community – and that was on full
display today. A special thank you to Mayor Joe Hogsett for his support, and we look forward
to another great race next year."
As the title sponsor of the event for the seventh consecutive
year, CNO Financial Group's commitment to health, wellness and the
central Indiana community aligns
with Beyond Monumental's mission to educate Indianapolis youth
on the benefits of exercise, proper diet, and healthy living.
Results:
CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental
Marathon
Men's Champion: Jacob Heslington, Provo, UT (2:18:56)
"This win means so much to me. My family inspired me. They've
sacrificed a lot. I work full-time and have a forty-five-minute
commute each day. I'm so glad I stayed healthy, it's just so good
to have everything pay off."
Women's Champion: Jennifer
Pope, Plano, TX
(2:37:22)
"This is amazing, I just won! I was with the pack for the
longest time and then all of the sudden I was by myself. I had a
great time on the course. A lot of people screaming your name, it
keeps you moving. It was great."
CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Half
Marathon
Men's Champion: Tom Anderson, Seattle, WA (1:03:34)
Women's Champion: Lauren Hurley, Boulder, CO (1:09:49)
CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental 5K
Men's Champion: William Bauschke. Mishawaka, IN (15:12)
Women's Champion: Petronela Simiuc, Toledo, OH (16:33)
Complete results can be found here.
Plans are already underway for next year's event, set for
Saturday, October 28, 2023. It will
mark the first time that the event will take place in October.
Registration will open on January 1,
2023, with special Monumental Resolution pricing.
About Beyond Monumental
Beyond Monumental 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 nearly $1.4 million in 13
years. 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
16th annual running is scheduled for October 28, 2023.
www.beyondmonumental.org.
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, Optavise 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 $33
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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