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Back Your Badge Marathon

Plainfield, IN
Sunday, September 20, 2026


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Course Description
The course travels a mix of everything the town has to offer. Run historic US 40, Plainfield Parks Trail System, and run by or through your local police station, fire station and communications center.





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Race Information

Race Dates

2027: TBD
2026: Sunday, September 20, 2026

Course Information

Profile: Rolling Hills
Type: Loop
Surface: Road/Pavement

Boston Qualifier?: Yes
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: No


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 65°F (18°C)
Average High: 76°F (24°C)
Average Low: 55° F (12°C)





PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 97.21
Course Score: 99.04


Race Size

2026: 104 Finishers
2025: 107 Finishers
2024: 102 Finishers
2023: 59 Finishers
2022: No Results
2021: No Results

BQ Percentages

2026: 1.9%
2025: 1.9%
2024: 2%
2023: 3.4%
2022: N/A
2021: N/A


Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: Yes

Weather Averages for Last 1 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 84°F  (29°C)
Low: 70°F  (21°C)

Race Start Conditions

74°F  (23°C)
Humidity: 87%

Partially cloudy
E 2 mph

PR Score

92.12

Course Score

99.04









Back Your Badge Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Back Your Badge Marathon was the 355th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 352nd largest marathon in the U.S..

In 2026, 1.9% of Back Your Badge Marathon finishers have achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2025, 1.9% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Back Your Badge Marathon ranked 410th among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and currently ranks 282nd so far in 2026. In Indiana, it ranked 6th in 2025 and 4th so far in 2026. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for comparing the Back Your Badge Marathon with other Boston Marathon qualifying races.


The Back Your Badge Marathon has a Course Score of 99.04, ranking it as the 212th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 3rd fastest marathon course in Indiana.

Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Back Your Badge Marathon a PR Score of 97.21. The PR Score ranks the Back Your Badge Marathon as the 342nd best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 6th best marathon for a PR in Indiana.

Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the Back Your Badge Marathon compares with other marathons in the U.S. and Indiana for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.

Back Your Badge Marathon Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed212th fastest marathon course in the U.S.
Ranked 3rd fastest marathon course in Indiana
Top 46% Nationally#3 of 6 in Indiana
PR Potential342nd best marathon for a Personal Record in the U.S.
Ranked 6th best marathon for a PR in Indiana
Top 74% Nationally#6 of 6 in Indiana
Boston Qualifier Rate410th highest BQ percentage in the U.S.
Ranked 6th highest BQ percentage in Indiana
Based on 2025 Boston Marathon qualifying results
Top 87% Nationally#6 of 6 in Indiana
Race Size355th largest marathon in the U.S.
Ranked 5th largest marathon in Indiana
Based on 2025 results
Top 60% Nationally#5 of 7 in Indiana

Learn more about PR Scores and Course Scores on the FAQ page.




Elevation Chart


Max Elevation: 818 feet (249m)
Min Elevation: 696 feet (212m)

Elevation Gain: 448 feet (136m)
Elevation Loss: 448 feet (136m)


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Course updated 07/08/2026





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