Back Your Badge Marathon

Plainfield, IN, USASeptember 20, 2026
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Back Your Badge Marathon is a premier race event sponsored by the Town of Plainfield, Indiana to show support all Public Safety Agencies. Police, Fire, and Communications have all made a commitment to the health and wellness of their personnel. Join us in supporting Public Safety with at the First Annual Back Your Badge Marathon. The race features, 5k (3.1 Miles), ½ Marathon (13.1 Miles) and Full Marathon distances (26.2 Miles). The course travels a mix of everything the town has to offer. Run historic US 40, Plainfield Parks Trail System (paved trails), and run by or through your local police station, fire station and communications center. You pick the agency you support, and each mile you run, or walk will be added to their running total. The agency with most total miles will earn the bragging rights and traveling trophy. All proceeds will directly benefit Public Safety Beneficent programs, Local Youth Assistance programs and a Paramedic Scholarship program. Source

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When is the 2026 Back Your Badge Marathon?

The 2026 Back Your Badge Marathon will be held on Sunday September 20, 2026.

Is the Back Your Badge Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualfier?

Yes, the Back Your Badge Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What is the time limit for the Back Your Badge Marathon?

The time limit for the Back Your Badge Marathon is 7 hours.

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Historical Weather & Results

RunScore
Run Score: 7
Temp
76°F
Min/Max
63°/77°F
Dew
61°F
Days of Rain
1/3
Wind
8mph
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YearConditionsLow / HighRainRunScoreResults
2025
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65°/ 78°-
Run Score: 8
2024
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67°/ 76°Light
Run Score: 7
2023
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57°/ 77°-
Run Score: 8