INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The CNO
Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon took place this morning
in downtown Indianapolis with huge
success. A record number of finishers participated in the marathon
and half marathon on what turned out to be an ideal day for
running. This year marked the first time ever both races sold out
prior to the Monumental Health and Fitness Expo.
Results:
CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental
Marathon
Men's Champion: Japhet Kipkoech of
Louisville, KY, in time of
2:18:31. Ironman triathlete Nick
Waninger of Lamar was
second in 2:19:17.
Women's Champion: Andie
Cozzarelli of Raleigh, NC,
in time of 2:38:49. Cozzarelli was a 2x All-American at
North Carolina State University and a
2016 Olympic Trials Marathon qualifier.
CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Half
Marathon
Men's Champion: Pius
Nyantika of Louisville, in
a course record time of 1:03:15. 2016 Olympian Luis Orta was second
in 1:04:15.
Women's Champion: Pan Am Silver Medalist for Team Canada,
Sasha Gollish of Toronto, in a course record time of 1:11:07.
Rochelle Kanuho was also under the
previous course record in a time of 1:11:28 in her debut half
marathon.
CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental 5K:
Men's
Champion: Ross Hughes of
Avon, IN, in time of 16:17.
Women's Champion: Rebecca
Tracy of Indianapolis, IN,
in a course record time of 16:19.
- More than 1,000 students graduated from Monumental Kids
Movement, in a year that saw the program spanning Marion County for the first time. The program
now includes 34 schools in Center
Township, 15 schools in MSD Lawrence Township and an
additional two in MSD Wayne Township.
- The third annual Apex Monumental Challenge, presented by
Apex Benefits, saw more than 20 companies take part in this
participation-based employee health and wellness competition.
- The CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon had its
fifth consecutive sellout and set a new event record with 4,175
marathon finishers, making it the 14th largest marathon
in the United States so far in
2016.
- The half marathon had its first ever sellout and a record
number of finishers with 8,114.
- Including the marathon, half marathon and 5K, the number of
finishers eclipsed 15,000.
"This year has been unprecedented for our organization in the
scope of growth and change we've experienced," said Katherine Coble, president of Beyond Monumental.
"The announcement of our first ever title sponsor, CNO Financial
Group, has allowed us to pursue new opportunities and programs that
not only led to more participation in our event, but also allowed
us to make a greater impact in our mission and cause."
"It was truly exciting to be part of this marathon, and I was
impressed by the high level of talent and enthusiasm of the
runners, walkers and volunteers at today's events," said
Ed Bonach, CEO of CNO Financial
Group. "The title sponsorship firmly complements our commitment to
health, wellness and the central Indiana community, and we appreciate
everyone's support as we look forward to another successful race in
2017."
Complete results and photos of winners can be found at
http://www.monumentalmarathon.com/2016Results/.
CNO Financial Group was the first ever title sponsor for the
event in 2016. For the ninth consecutive year, Franciscan Health
served as the presenting sponsor of the marathon and half
marathon.
Plans are already underway for the 10th anniversary
race, which is set for Saturday, November 4,
2017. Registration for 2017 will open on January 1st with special Monumental
Resolution pricing.
About Beyond Monumental
Beyond Monumental is
a 501 (c)3 that provides the Indianapolis community with a
complement of activities built around their premiere event that
promotes healthy living & fitness for all ages (both runners
and walkers.) 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 more than
$875,000 in eight years. The CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental
Marathon is a top 20 marathon in the US and is nationally
recognized by Runners' World as one of "Ten Great Marathons for
First Timers." www.beyondmonumental.org
About CNO Financial Group
CNO Financial Group, Inc.
(NYSE: CNO) is a holding company. Our insurance subsidiaries –
principally Bankers Life and Casualty Company, Colonial Penn Life
Insurance Company and Washington National Insurance Company –
primarily serve middle-income pre-retiree and retired Americans by
helping them protect against financial adversity and provide for a
more secure retirement. For more information, visit CNO online
at CNOinc.com.
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