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Plainfield, IN
Sunday, September 20, 2026
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Race Dates
2026: Sunday, September 20, 2026Course Information
Profile: Rolling HillsRace Day Weather
Mean Temp.: 65°F (18°C)PR Score & Course Score
PR Score: 97.21Race Size
2025: 107 FinishersBQ Percentages
2025: 1.9%Miscellaneous Information
Pace Groups?: Yes
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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 354th largest marathon in the U.S..
In 2025, 1.9% of Back Your Badge Marathon finishers achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2024, 2% of finishers qualified for Boston.
Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Back Your Badge Marathon ranked 411th among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and 397th in 2024. In Indiana, it ranked 6th in 2025 and 6th in 2024. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for runners comparing Boston Marathon qualifying potential across different 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.
Max Elevation: 818 feet (249m)
Min Elevation: 696 feet (212m)
Elevation Gain: 448 feet (136m)
Elevation Loss: 448 feet (136m)
Course updated 07/08/2026
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