Back Your Badge Marathon

The Back Your Badge Marathon is a community-focused running event in Plainfield, Indiana, designed to support local public safety agencies, including police, fire, and emergency communications. Scheduled for September 20-21, 2025, the marathon features multiple race options: a full marathon (26.2 miles), half marathon (13.1 miles), 5K (3.1 miles), and a Kids Fun Run. Participants can choose which agency to support, with each mile contributing to that agency's total distance.

Proceeds from the event benefit public safety programs, youth assistance initiatives, and a paramedic scholarship program, fostering community engagement and wellness. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.