Monumental Marathon: What to know about road closings, schedule

The annual CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, half marathon and 5k is back this weekend. Thousands of elite athletes, hobby runners and charity supporters will take the streets in one the largest marathons in the U.S. on Nov. 7, 2026.The race starts and finishes in downtown Indianapolis. The race begins on South Missouri Street near its intersection with South West Street. The 26.2-mile marathon track loops around a swath of northern Indianapolis, taking runners north past Broad Ripple. All runners will end near Monumental Circle and the Indiana Statehouse on East Maryland Street.Monumental Marathon road closuresRoad closures begin at 5 a.m. Nov. 7. West Street and South Missouri Street near the starting line will be closed from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. There will be limited southbound access to West Street.West Washington Street and North Capitol Avenue near the finish lines will be closed from 5 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Throughout the day, road closures will overlap as runners make their way through the city. A color-coded map of all restrictions is available on the marathon's website.Interstates 65 and 70 will be open all day. Family and friends cheering on marathon runners are encouraged to take I-65 North to Riverside Park at mile 20. Spectators and runners are encouraged to plan ahead and allow extra time for parking downtown. Central Indiana Cycling will provide complimentary guarded bike parking at the southeast corner of the Government Center.Monumental Marathon schedule5 a.m.: Road closures begin6:30 a.m.: Gear checks begin8:00 a.m.: Half and full marathon begin8:40 a.m.: 5k begins3:30 p.m. Course closes5:30 p.m.: Road closures endContact IndyStar breaking news reporter Aubrey Wrightat amwright@indystar.com.This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Monumental Marathon: What to know about road closings, schedule