Back Your Badge Marathon

Event Overview

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

Event Purpose

• Honoring Agencies: A premier running event proudly sponsored by the Town of Plainfield to honor and support all Public Safety Agencies — Police, Fire, and Communications.
• Community Engagement: 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.
• Annual Celebration: Celebrate community, wellness, and service at the 4th Annual Back Your Badge Marathon.
• Race Distances: Featuring three exciting race distances — the 5K, Half Marathon, and Full Marathon — giving runners and walkers of all levels a chance to participate.

Course Details

• Scenic Route: The USA Track & Field Certified Course highlights the very best of Plainfield.
• Course Features: Combining historic US 40, the Plainfield Parks Trail System, and routes that pass 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.

Impact of Participation

• Supporting Programs: Beyond the finish line, every step makes a difference.
• Beneficiaries: All proceeds directly support Public Safety Beneficent Programs, Local Youth Assistance Programs, and the Back Your Badge Paramedic Scholarship Fund.
• Future Investment: Investing in the next generation of those who serve.
• Community Celebration: Join us in celebrating fitness, unity, and service — and show your support for those who protect and serve our community every day.