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Veterans Marathon and Half Marathon
Veterans Marathon and Half Marathon is a marathon, half marathon and 5K event held in Columbia City, Indiana. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, November 14, 2026. About 134 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 14, 2026
- Location
- Columbia City, IN
- Field size
- ~134 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Location
- Columbia City, Indiana
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K
- Field size
- About 134 runners
- Course
- Rolling hills; ~659 ft gain/loss over two 13.1-mile loops (range 828-887 ft)
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM EST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; 659 ft gain, 659 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier
- Typical race-day weather
- about 33°F at the start, 95% humidity, 6 mph wind (based on the 2024 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026)
About the Veterans Marathon and Half Marathon
Race Beyond Limits is honored to continue the tradition of the Bird family and serve as the new hosts of the 18th Annual Veterans Marathon, a superb event honoring our nation’s Veterans. Located in the heart of northeast Indiana, Columbia City is a small-town community with true Hoosier values. It’s a community rooted in its agricultural heritage, strengthened by its commercial and residential development, and proud of its hometown heroes. In honor of all of our Veterans this year the Veterans …
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Veterans Marathon and Half Marathon: common questions
- When is the Veterans Marathon and Half Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, November 14, 2026.
- Where is the Veterans Marathon and Half Marathon held?
- In Columbia City, Indiana.
- What distances does the Veterans Marathon and Half Marathon offer?
- Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K.
- How many people run the Veterans Marathon and Half Marathon?
- About 134 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 Veterans Marathon and Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Veterans Marathon and Half Marathon?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $80 (from runsignup.com, checked September 25, 2026).
- What time does the Veterans Marathon and Half Marathon start?
- 8:00 AM EST.
- What is the course like at the Veterans Marathon and Half Marathon?
- Loop course; Road surface; 659 ft gain, 659 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Veterans Marathon and Half Marathon?
- about 33°F at the start, 95% humidity, 6 mph wind (based on the 2024 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026).
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