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Heart of America Marathon
Heart of America Marathon is a marathon and Team Relay event held in Columbia, Missouri. It was last held on September 7, 2026 and is usually run in September; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 300 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- September
- Location
- Columbia, MO
- Field size
- ~300 runners
Race details
- Last held
- September 7, 2026
- Usually held in
- September
- Location
- Columbia, Missouri
- Distances
- Marathon, Team Relay
- Field size
- About 300 runners
- Course
- Very hilly, includes notorious 'Easley Hill'
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- heartofamericamarathon.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 8, 2026: completed
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $105 (from heartofamericamarathon.com, checked October 8, 2026)
- Start time
- 6:00 AM CDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Mostly road, some trail; 918 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier
About the Heart of America Marathon
A historic Labor Day marathon in Columbia run continuously since 1960, famous for its challenging hills and old-school character.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Second-oldest continuously run marathon in the US (since 1960); Boston qualifier; USATF-certified
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Heart of America Marathon: common questions
- When is the Heart of America Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in September. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Heart of America Marathon held?
- In Columbia, Missouri.
- What distances does the Heart of America Marathon offer?
- Marathon and Team Relay.
- How many people run the Heart of America Marathon?
- About 300 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Heart of America Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Heart of America Marathon?
- Registration status as last checked October 8, 2026: completed. Listed fee for the longest distance, $105 (from heartofamericamarathon.com, checked October 8, 2026).
- What time does the Heart of America Marathon start?
- 6:00 AM CDT.
- What is the course like at the Heart of America Marathon?
- Loop course; Mostly road, some trail; 918 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier.
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