Heart of America Marathon
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Heart of America Marathon & Fun Team Relay - Columbia, Missouri
The Columbia Track Club presents the 67th running of the Heart of America Marathon and the 7th annual Fun Team Relay on Monday, September 7, 2026 in Columbia, Missouri. The event has run continuously since 1960 and is identified as the second oldest continuously running marathon in the US.
The event includes the following distances and formats:
- Marathon
- Fun Team Relay (per person)
The venue is listed as the Boone County History and Culture Center (Nifong Park), 3801 Ponderosa St, Columbia, MO 65201. Organizers describe the event as low-frill with deep community roots and associate the race with Easley Hill on the course.
The race is governed by a six hour time limit that is strictly enforced; cutoff extensions are not permitted. Registration offers shown include a marathon entry priced at USD 75 and a per-person relay entry priced at USD 50, both with price validity until June 1, 2026. Aggregate pricing information lists a range from USD 50 to USD 150 and offers are noted as available beginning February 20, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
