The opening ceremony kicks off at 7:30 a.m. and the course will stay open until 3 p.m. for contestants to finish the course.

The marathon ranks among the 15 largest marathons in the nation. It goes through the downtown area and then through some of the city's most iconic neighborhoods.

It is also traditionally a fast course and many runners use it to qualify for other races, such as the Boston Marathon.

15,000 runners are signed up to race in this year's Monumental Marathon on Saturday, Nov. 5 The race is bringing visitors from all 50 states and 12 countries to Downtown Indianapolis.

The Red Line station at Park will experience limited service, operating in two segments, one north of 38th Street and one south of 38th Street.

The starting line will be at East Washington Street and South Capitol Avenue. You will not be able to cross Washington Street at Capitol Avenue. The cross streets closest to the start line are Missouri Street and Illinois Street.

Passengers continuing south of 38th Street should exit at the temporary stop at 38th and College Avenue and walk one block west to the Park Station.

Passengers continuing north of 38th Street should exit Park Station and walk one block east to 38th and College.