I never imagined I could run a marathon.
And now, you can too.
After running the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon in 2022, Ketchup to Cancer founder, Alex Baker, said that running a marathon changed his life. But running needed to mean more to him. So he became a charity marathoner. Over the last 3 years, he’s raised nearly $50,000 for cancer research.
Now, Ketchup to Cancer wants to give that opportunity to more runners.
Join us on November 7, 2026 for the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon and run a half or full marathon for a cause.
Monumental is one of the 15 largest marathons in the U.S. It features a fantastic half and full marathon course running by Indy’s most famous monuments.
Be part of the Ketchup Crew! The minimum fundraising commitment for the Half Marathon is $500 and the Full Marathon is $1000.
Not ready to commit to a specific amount? That’s ok! Let us know if you want Run for a Cause and join the Ketchup to Cancer team.
Anyone who signs up will receive incentives that match the Ketchup Crew’s commitments.
Fundraising Incentives
Once you raise this amount, you’ll be eligible for the benefits. The benefits stack upon each other, so the more you raise the more incentives you receive.
$10 – Ketchup Crew social media fundraising kit
$50 – Ketchup to Cancer “Ketchy” sticker
$100 – Multiple Ketchup to Cancer Team calls with Certified Running Coach Rachel Sinders of Rachel Michelle Running (16 week, 12 weeks, 8 weeks and 4 weeks from race day)
$150 – Ketchup to Cancer In Memory Of / In Honor Of Bib Topper
$250 – Ketchup to Cancer Ketchup Crew hat
$400 – Ketchup to Cancer Singlet / Running Tee
$900 – Indy Monumental Athlete Bouquet
$1500 – Ketchup to Cancer Adidas Pullover
What’s In It For Me?
Monumental Half/Full Marathon Bib
We know that becoming a charity runner is scary. Ketchup to Cancer will cover your bib cost fully.
Fundraising Support
Fundraising isn’t easy. Neither is running a half or full marathon. As an experienced charity runner, we will be supporting you along the way with strategies and information on how to meet your commitment.
Ketchup to Cancer Gear
After joining the Ketchup to Cancer team, we will send you Ketchup to Cancer gear for you to begin your training in.
Design not yet completed. Estimated arrival late June.
Pre-Race & Race Day Support
Ketchup to Cancer will be available to suggest hotels, amazing meal options, and ways to train for your race. You’ll see us at the Expo as well as along the race course, ketchup costume and all.
Get Your Ketchy Merch
We have partnered with two amazing running businesses - Athlete Bouquets & Pen and Paces. Athlete Bouquets features an outstanding Ketchy sticker. Pen and Paces has an In Memory Of / In Honor Of bib topper.
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