MARATHON GAME
Prairie Baseball Academy Marathon Game
One Diamond. 100 Innings. Zero Quit.
Get ready for the most legendary event of the fall—the Prairie Baseball Academy Marathon Game! This isn’t your average ballgame—it’s a 100-inning, full-send, glove-pounding, dirt-kicking, swing-until-the-sun-sets-and-then-some kind of day.
Whether you’re a die-hard baseball junkie, a proud PBA supporter, or just here for the hot dogs and home runs, this is the place to be.
What’s a Marathon Game?
Think of it as baseball’s version of an ultra-marathon. Two teams. One field. A hundred innings of pure hustle, laughter, weird superstitions, unexpected heroes, and maybe even a few outfield naps. Our players go all out, and yeah—things get a little weird around inning 73.
But that’s the point. It’s a Prairie Baseball Academy tradition built on grit, heart, and a whole lot of sunflower seeds.
Why We Do It
It’s not just for fun (although, spoiler alert: it’s a blast). The Marathon Game is one of our biggest community and fundraising events of the year. Every inning helps support the development of our student-athletes—on the field, in the classroom, and in life.
Come Hang Out
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When: Sunday November 1st, 10:00 AM
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Where: Loyd Nolan Yard
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Who: Everyone’s Invited
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Why: Raise some much needed money and have some fun!
Bring a lawn chair, your PBA gear, and settle in. Stay for an inning—or fifty. You never know what inning the magic’s going to happen.
The Prairie Baseball Academy (PBA) holds an annual event, the Marathon Game, at Lloyd Nolan Yard. This 100-inning baseball game, a tradition since the academy's inception, is played at the end of fall to fundraise for the program. Notably, players dress in Halloween costumes, adding a fun twist to the event, with grocery gift card prizes for the best outfits. Family members and friends attend this all-day event to enjoy the festive atmosphere, fun costumes, and full-day of baseball.
Like all sports, up-to-date facilities and gear come at a cost. The Prairie Baseball Academy raises over $100,000 annually through multiple fundraisers. This year we are hoping to raise $60,000 so that both our Varsity and JV teams can receive new uniforms in the spring. The amount of support provided by local businesses in our community is undeniable. As players, we are proud to be part of the community. We help coach youth baseball camps, volunteer at the bingo hall, run a haunted house, perform odd jobs for alumni and local supporters, in addition to maintaining our own facility and other fields throughout the community.​
Fundraising is done primarily through players soliciting donations from family and friends via letters and pledge forms. These funds are crucial for offsetting increasing travel expenses for the team's trips and supporting the academy as a whole. The PBA coaching staff expresses immense gratitude to all donors for their support, which is essential for the program's continued success and sustainability.