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Heroes of America Marathon/Half Marathon/5K
Heroes of America Marathon/Half Marathon/5K is a marathon, half marathon and 5K event held in Columbus, Georgia. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, March 20, 2027. About 33,880 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- March 20, 2027
- Location
- Columbus, GA
- Field size
- ~33,880 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, March 20, 2027
- Location
- Columbus, Georgia
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K
- Field size
- About 33,880 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- onpoint1-1.us
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Point-to-point course; Road surface; Boston qualifier
- Typical race-day weather
- about 43°F at the start, 75% humidity, 5 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026)
About the Heroes of America Marathon/Half Marathon/5K
The Heroes of America Marathon and Half Marathon Saturday, March 20, 2027 race starts and finishes on Broadway behind the Columbus Marriott. The marathon, Half and 5k runs south of the Columbus Marriott ( utilizing some streets including Broadway, W 9th street and 1st Ave onto the beautiful Columbus River Walk. The Marathon going all the way inside Fort Benning and looping from 8.25 mile to 17.75 miles. The course will then exit Fort Benning at mile 17.75 and return back to the Marriott start/f…
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Heroes of America Marathon/Half Marathon/5K: common questions
- When is the Heroes of America Marathon/Half Marathon/5K?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, March 20, 2027.
- Where is the Heroes of America Marathon/Half Marathon/5K held?
- In Columbus, Georgia.
- What distances does the Heroes of America Marathon/Half Marathon/5K offer?
- Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K.
- How many people run the Heroes of America Marathon/Half Marathon/5K?
- About 33,880 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 Heroes of America Marathon/Half Marathon/5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Heroes of America Marathon/Half Marathon/5K?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $90 (from runsignup.com, checked September 25, 2026).
- What time does the Heroes of America Marathon/Half Marathon/5K start?
- 8:00 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Heroes of America Marathon/Half Marathon/5K?
- Point-to-point course; Road surface; Boston qualifier.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Heroes of America Marathon/Half Marathon/5K?
- about 43°F at the start, 75% humidity, 5 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026).
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