Indianapolis Marathon Helps Raise More Than $200,000 for Charity

14th edition drew event record field of more than 6,400 runners

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - (November 30, 2009)- The Community Health Network Indianapolis Marathon & Half Marathon at Fort Benjamin Harrison celebrated its 14th year on Saturday, Oct 17, 2009 with a event record field of more than 6,400 participants. More impressive than the field is the amount of money raised for local charities.

"We are extremely proud to be able to help raise over $200,000 to support local charities and give back to the community, that is what this race is all about," says Race Director Joel Sauer.

Charity partners include Team in Training from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, American Cancer Society, St. Jude's Hospital, the Tourette Syndrome Association and many other local charity organizations. Over the 14-year history, the Indianapolis Marathon & Half-Marathon has helped raise over $600,000 for local charities and non-profit organizations.

"We were proud to partner with the Indianapolis Marathon on this health and fitness event that also benefits community organizations," said Sue Reimbold, marketing vice president at Community Health Network. "We look forward to next year's race, which also will benefit Community Health Network Foundation, helping further our mission in the community."

The Indianapolis Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifying event. This year, there were 134 marathon runners that qualified for both the 2010 and 2011 the Boston Marathons.

For more information, visit: www.IndianapolisMarathon.com