Back Your Badge Marathon

Event Overview

• Event Name: Back Your Badge Marathon
• Date: 2026-09-19
• Location: Richard A. Carlucci Recreation & Aquatic Center, Plainfield, IN
• Official Website: Back Your Badge Marathon

Race Description

• Purpose: The Back Your Badge Marathon is proudly sponsored by the Town of Plainfield to honor and support all Public Safety Agencies — Police, Fire, and Communications.
• Community Involvement: These dedicated professionals have made a shared commitment to the health and wellness of their personnel, and now it’s your turn to join them on the course.
• Race Distances: Celebrate community, wellness, and service at the 4th Annual Back Your Badge Marathon, featuring three exciting race distances — the 5K, Half Marathon, and Full Marathon.
• Participants: Runners and walkers of all levels are welcome to participate.

Course Highlights

• Course Certification: The scenic course is USA Track & Field Certified.
• Scenic Features: Highlights include historic US 40, the Plainfield Parks Trail System, and routes passing local police, fire, and communications facilities.
• Agency Representation: Each participant chooses an agency to represent, and every mile completed adds to that agency’s total.
• Competition: The team with the most combined miles will earn bragging rights and the coveted traveling trophy.

Community Impact

• Supporting Programs: All proceeds directly support Public Safety Beneficent Programs, Local Youth Assistance Programs, and the Back Your Badge Paramedic Scholarship Fund.
• Investment in Future: The event invests in the next generation of those who serve.
• Join Us: Join us in celebrating fitness, unity, and service.
• Support: Show your support for those who protect and serve our community every day.