Back Your Badge Marathon
Updated
Sunday, September 19, 2027 (race weekend from Saturday, September 18, 2027), first start 7:20 AM, in Plainfield (Richard A. Carlucci Recreation & Aquatic Center). Distances: 1 mile (Sat), 5K, Half marathon, Marathon. Entry from $30 to $65; the Marathon goes from $65 to $75 after November 30.
Course and race notes
The Back Your Badge Marathon is a premier running event proudly sponsored by the Town of Plainfield to honor and support all Public Safety Agencies - Police, Fire, and Communications.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sep 18 to Sep 19
Main race Sun Sep 19 · in 316 days
Start time
7:20 AM
Earliest wave on Sun
Location
Richard A. Carlucci Recreation & Aquatic Center
Plainfield, IN 46168
Area: South & West Suburbs, Indianapolis
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile · Sat Sep 185K · Sun Sep 19Half marathon · Sun Sep 19Marathon · Sun Sep 19
Price
$30 to $65
Plus the platform's processing fee
Marathon goes up after Mon Nov 30 (in 23 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sun Sep 19 (in 316 days)
Opened Nov 1, 2026
Race day in Plainfield
Weather
77° / 56°F
Typical high and low for September 19.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Indianapolis Nwfo, IN (6.1 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:29 AM – 7:49 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday. The 7:20 AM start is 9 minutes before sunrise, so bring a light and something reflective.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat Sep 18
Where to stay
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Trip cost
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