FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon Celebrates Its 15th
Anniversary Event in Style
15,000 participants converged in Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 5, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Athletes representing
all 50 states and 12 countries from around the globe, converged in
Indianapolis this morning for the 15th annual CNO Financial Indianapolis
Monumental Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K.
Today's event marked the 10th consecutive sellout of one of the country's
fastest-growing and most popular marathon. More than 50,000 spectators
lined the streets of Indianapolis to cheer on participants seeking personal
records and Boston Marathon qualifying times. Despite today's less than
ideal conditions, many fast performances were turned in including a new
course record for the women's half marathon. Lauren Hurley's time of
1:09:49 establishes her as the fastest women's half marathoner of the
event's 15-year history, topping last year's record of 1:10:43.
"Today was a thrilling conclusion to our 15th Anniversary celebration,"
said Jed Cornforth, Executive Director, Beyond Monumental. "Witnessing the
culmination of months of training and sacrifice was awe inspiring. We can't
thank all of the participants, the thousands of volunteers, dozens of
community partners and the city of Indianapolis enough for making the CNO
Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon one of the premier events in the
country."
"What a great day for Indiana and the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental
Marathon," said Gary C. Bhojwani, Chief Executive Officer, CNO Financial
Group. "It was remarkable to see the culmination of all the hard work and
dedication from the thousands of participants, volunteers, and supportive
family and friends. For us, this title sponsorship represents our
commitments to health, well-being, and the central Indiana community - and
that was on full display today. A special thank you to Mayor Joe Hogsett
for his support, and we look forward to another great race next year."
As the title sponsor of the event for the seventh consecutive year, CNO
Financial Group's commitment to health, wellness and the central Indiana
community aligns with Beyond Monumental's mission to educate Indianapolis
youth on the benefits of exercise, proper diet, and healthy living.
Results:
CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
Men's Champion: Jacob Heslington, Provo, UT (2:18:56)
"This win means so much to me. My family inspired me. They've sacrificed a
lot. I work full-time and have a forty-five-minute commute each day. I'm so
glad I stayed healthy, it's just so good to have everything pay off."
Women's Champion: Jennifer Pope, Plano, TX (2:37:22)
"This is amazing, I just won! I was with the pack for the longest time and
then all of the sudden I was by myself. I had a great time on the course. A
lot of people screaming your name, it keeps you moving. It was great."
CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Half Marathon
Men's Champion: Tom Anderson, Seattle, WA (1:03:34)
Women's Champion: Lauren Hurley, Boulder, CO (1:09:49)
CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental 5K
Men's Champion: William Bauschke. Mishawaka, IN (15:12)
Women's Champion: Petronela Simiuc, Toledo, OH (16:33)
Complete results can be found here.
Plans are already underway for next year's event, set for Saturday, October
28, 2023. It will mark the first time that the event will take place in
October. Registration will open on January 1, 2023, with special Monumental
Resolution pricing.
About Beyond Monumental
Beyond Monumental provides the Indianapolis community with a complement of
activities built around their premiere event that promotes healthy living &
fitness for all ages. Beyond Monumental gives back to the Indianapolis
community by supporting youth programming that reinforces healthy
lifestyles for young people, with an emphasis on working with urban
students and Indianapolis Public Schools, donating nearly $1.4 million in
13 years. The CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon is a top 15
marathon in the US and is nationally recognized by Runners' World as one of
"Ten Great Marathons for First Timers". The 16th annual running is
scheduled for October 28, 2023. www.beyondmonumental.org
About CNO Financial Group
CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) secures the future of middle-income
America. CNO provides life and health insurance, annuities, financial
services, and workforce benefits solutions through our family of brands,
including Bankers Life, Colonial Penn, Optavise and Washington National.
Our customers work hard to save for the future, and we help protect their
health, income and retirement needs with 3.2 million policies and $33
billion in total assets. Our 3,400 associates, 4,400 exclusive agents and
4,700 independent partner agents guide individuals, families and businesses
through a lifetime of financial decisions. For more information, visit
CNOinc.com.
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