Beyond the Badge 5K Run/Walk at Crown Hill Funer

Located on the north grounds of Crown Hill Cemetery, Beyond the Badge 5K Run/Walk begins and finishes here, in front of the Crown Hill Mausoleum.

In addition to restrooms being located in this building, the Peace Chapel is located up the stairs on the second level where a non-demonicational Worship Service will be held at 8:00 a.m.

The front doors to the Mausoleum will be closed during the Opening and Awards Ceremonies.

Parking is available in the Crown Hill Funeral Home Parking Lot.

Parking is located on the circle drive behind the Crown Hill Mausoleum.

Parking is located on the circle drive behind the Crown Hill Mausoleum.

Parking is located on the circle drive behind the Crown Hill Mausoleum.

Women's restrooms are located on the upper and lower floors on the west side of the building.

Men's restrooms are located on the upper and lower floors on the east side of the building.

Race Volunteers need to check-in at this tent for their shirts, race assignment instructions, and light breakfast refreshments. Volunteers with a second assignment need to return to this tent following their first assignment.

Pre-registered Race Participants will pickup up their packets here and Race Day Participants can register here.

To pre-register on-line, visit www.tuxbro.com. The on-line registration deadline for teams is September 9. For individuals it's September 11. There's RACE DAY resgistration for individuals from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. (There is no race day registration for teams.)

Visit this tent to find out more about Jason M. Baker, a courageous Sheriff's Deputy killed in the line of the duty protecting our community on Sept. 17, 2001, and to learn about the Public Safety Scholarships given yearly in his honor.

The Opening & Award Ceremonies will be held on the steps of the Crown Hill Mausoleum.

Opening ceremony takes place at 8:15 am and the Awards ceremony takes place at 10:15 am.

Please note that the Mausoleum doors will be CLOSED during these two ceremonies. You can also enter and exit this building through the back door on the lower level.

An outdoor portable restroom is available on the far east side of the Mausoleum.

5K Run for teams and individuals begins here at 9:00 a.m. and the 1.5-mile Family Stroll begins at 9:05 am.

Cheer on all the runners at the finish line!!!

We appreciate our SPONSORS and our VOLUNTEERS! Water is donated by Kline's Quality Water; Fruit is donated by Indianapolis Fruit, and the Cookies are donated by Iaria's Italian Restaurant. Please thank our sponsors by supporting their businesses, and thank all of our VOLUNTEERS for serving it!

This tent is a crowd favorite!!! Sponsored and run by the dedicated staff of Crown Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery, these tasty treats are the perfect thing to eat after the race!

Many people aren't aware that the north and south grounds located on the 555 acres of the nation's 3rd largest cemetery are connected by the street which passes through an underpass beneath 38th Street.

Also known as "The Crown," is the largest hill in Marion County and a favorite for runners and walkers to conquer! Located at the top is the memorial of the famous Hoosier Poet, James Whitcomb Riley. Be sure to check out the 360-degree panoramic view of the entire Indianapolis skyline!

This stunning chapel was built in 1875 and was recently restored in 2004.

Dedicated on 9-11-2002, this memorial and section honor our city's finest. Inscribed on the walkway around the monument are the names of Indiana's Public Safety servants died in the line of duty. The section was dedicated to all who put their lives on the line as they protect us every day. To the immediate left of the monument is the memorial to Sheriff's Deputy Jason M. Baker who was killed on Sept. 17, 2001 as he courageously protected our community. This race raises funds for college scholarships established in his honor.

Restrooms are located outside of the back door of the Gothic Chapel. The men's is located on the north side of the building and the women's is located on the south side.

Enter through this gate for the Beyond the Badge 5K Run/Walk. The 34th St. gate, located at 34th & Boulevard Place, will be LOCKED throughout the event.

To find Crown Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery, you can "Google Map" our location at 700 West. 38th St., Indianapolis, IN 4608 or follow these directions:

The north gate to Crown Hill Cemetery is located at the first stoplight east of the IMA (Art Museum) and the fourth stoplight west of Meridain St.

Built in 1885, this beautiful Gothic gate welcomes visitors into Crown Hill in a grand way. IMPORTANT RACE NOTE: this gate will remain CLOSED throughout the Beyond the Badge 5K Run / Walk. Please enter the north gate located at 38th Street and Clarendon Road. (The 34th St. gate should be re-opened by 12 noon.)

President Benjamin Harrison (1833-1901) -- the 23rd President of the United States. Also a senator and a Civil War General. His wife, Caroline Scott Harrison, was the first president of the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution).

A handicapped port-a-let will be on the far east side of the mausoleum on the edge of the road.

Established at the height of the Civil War, the Crown Hill National Cemetery holds the remains of hundreds of Civil War soldiers, as well as from other wars.

At age 33, Lucy Ann Seaton was a young mother who died of Consumption. She was buried on June 2, 1864 -- one day after Crown Hill Cemetery was dedicated.

The family lot of the L.S. Ayres family, noted for their department stores throughout Indiana. The Ayres family founded the concept of discount department stores with Ayr-Way.

Dr. William Wishard (1851-1941) -- namesake of Wishard Hospital.

Col. Eli Lilly (1838-1898) -- founder of Lilly Pharmaceutical Company.

Served as a Colonel in the Civil War.

Carl Fisher (1874-1939) -- Speedway Founder and Developer of Miami Beach, FL.

James Whitcomb Riley (1849-1916) -- the famous "Hoosier Poet." During his lifetime he was America's most successful poet. Namesake of Riley Children's Hospital.

The Crown Hill Funeral Home was built in 1993 in order to simplify the funeral and burial process, enabling families to make all of their arrangements at one convenient location. Its beautiful 15,000 sq. ft. facility features rich decor combining Indiana heritage and naturalistic themes and offers all the comfort and spaciouslness families need. not only for visitations and funeral services, but for catered receptions as well. For more info, please call (317) 925-3800 and visit us on-line at www.crownhill.org. Feel free to email us at info@crownhill.org and visit us on Facebook!

Built to meet the needs of our veteran community, the Field of Valor is a beautiful section and mausoleum built to honor those who have served to defend and protect our freedoms. On the north side of the mausoleum there is an Eternal Flame burning brightly. For more info, please visit www.fieldofvalor.com.

Built in 1885, this building was the cemetery's administrative office for many years, then the headquarters for Historic Landmarks of Indiana. Today it's used as a beautiful location for receptions after funerals and it also holds the offices of the Crown Hill Heritage Foundation and the Genealogical Society of Marion County. For info on the Crown Hill Heritage Foundation please visit www.crownhillhf.org.