20th Annual Beyond the Badge 5k
in United States at Crown Hill Cemetery-
1.5 Mile Family Stroll Individual - ONLY UNTIMED (Shirts not guaranteed after September 13)
Ages 65 and older save $5 at checkout.Online registration is closed for this category.
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5K Individual - Choose TIMED or UNTIMED (Shirts not guaranteed after September 13)
Ages 65 and older save $5 at checkout.Online registration is closed for this category.
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Team 5k --- 4-10 people (Shirts not guaranteed after September 13)
Ages 65 and older save $5 at checkout.Online registration is closed for this category.
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About The Event |
Beyond the Badge is a 5K Run/Walk and a 1.5 mile Family Stroll, happening Sunday, September 19 at Crown Hill Cemetery. This event is in honor of Sheriff's Deputy Jason Baker, who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 17, 2001, protecting our community. Proceeds from the event go to the Jason Baker Foundation, Inc., a 501 (c) 3, provides scholarships for those pursuing a career in the field of public safety.
For more information, visit heroesofpublicsafety.org/
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Location |
Crown Hill Cemetery
W. 38th and Michigan Street
Indianapolis, Indiana
Event takes place at Crown Hill Cemetery located at 700 W. 38th Street. Enter off of Clarendon Road just north of 38th Street. Once in the facility, there will be free parking.
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Schedule of Events |
All events and races begin and end in front of the Community Mausoleum
---7:30 to 8:45 a.m. Registration & Packet Pick-up
---8:00 a.m Non-denominational worship service at the Peace Chapel
---8:15 a.m. Opening Ceremony
---9:00 a.m. 5K Run/Walk Start for Individuals & Teams
---9:05 a.m. 1.5 Mile Family Stroll Start
---10:15 a.m. Awards Ceremony
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Packet Pick-Up and Late Registration |
You can register late or pick up your packet on Event morning from 7:30 am to 8:45 am at the event site.
Race day registration will be $35, shirts are not guaranteed.
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Shirts |
All those who register by midnight on Monday, September 13 are guaranteed an event shirt.
Anyone who registers AFTER SEPTEMBER 13 or on race day will only receive a shirt while supplies last.
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The Course |
The 5K run/walk will start together at 9 AM, and will travel throughout Crown Hill Cemetery. The course will include the famous "HILL" which is the highest point in Marion County. Expect a water station along the course. The 1.5 Mile Family Stroll will begin at 9:05 AM.
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Awards / Age Groups |
Awards will be presented to the top 3 overall finishers in the run. In addition there will be a prize presented to the top 3 male and female finishers in each age category for the run. Age groups include 12 under, 13-14, 15-19, 20-24...80 and over (run division only)
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Teams |
The 5K Team Competition consists of public safety and civilian teams each competing within their respective divisions. Team members are also eligible for individual awards.
ALL TEAMS are to be comprised of 4 (minimum) to 10 (maximum) members and must have a team name. They can be all male, all female, or co-ed and can be of any age. The finish times for the first 4 team members will count towards the final team score with the accumulative time determining the team's overall finishing place. All team members (max. of 10) in the top 3 teams will receive an award.
PUBLIC SAFETY TEAMS are comprised of men and women working in public safety as sworn Law Enforcement Officers, Fire Services Officers, and EMT personnel, and can be comprised of a combination of members from all of those areas. They cannot include civilian members. Departments can have as many teams as desired or join with other departments to form a team. The winning public safety team will be presented the Heroes of Public Safety Team Award to be displayed in their department.
CIVILIAN TEAMS are comprised of men and women and can include both civilian and public safety team members. The winning team will be presented with the Beyond the Badge Civilian Team Award.
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Highlights |
- Scenic courses
- Electronic Timing
- Event shirt (while supplies last)
- Refreshments
- Music
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Questions? |
For event-related questions, please click on the *Contact the Organizers* button on the left-hand side of this page.
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