Back Your Badge Marathon

Race Overview

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. 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. 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 — giving runners and walkers of all levels a chance to participate.

Course Highlights

• Scenic Route: The scenic, USA Track & Field Certified Course highlights the very best of Plainfield, 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.
• Friendly Competition: The team with the most combined miles will earn bragging rights and the coveted traveling trophy.
• Post-Race Impact: Every step makes a difference, as all proceeds directly support Public Safety Beneficent Programs, Local Youth Assistance Programs, and the Back Your Badge Paramedic Scholarship Fund.

Event Information

Join us in celebrating fitness, unity, and service — and show your support for those who protect and serve our community every day.

Race Details

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