Heroes of America Marathon
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Event overview
The Heroes of America races take place on March 21, 2026, in Columbus, GA, with start and finish at the intersection of West 10th Street and Bay Avenue in front of Woodruff Park (6 West 10th Street, Columbus, GA 31901). The event includes these distances:
- 26.2 miles - Marathon
- 13.1 miles - Half marathon
- 3.1 miles - 5K
- Relay marathon - teams of up to two runners
Course, entry rules and logistics
The marathon and half marathon start and finish at West 10th and Bay Avenue. The full marathon route goes north and south of Woodruff Park, uses the 14th Street Pedestrian Bridge to the Riverwalk, includes a loop inside Fort Moore (also referenced as Fort Benning), exits the fort near mile 17, and returns past the Iron Works Convention Center to Bay Avenue and W. 9th under the train trestle back to the start/finish. The course is described as reasonably flat with some smaller inclines. The Riverwalk section limits access for participants using hand-cranks.
Relay teams have a single exchange point at mile 13.1 inside Fort Moore; access to that exchange requires military clearance and participants must obtain badges in advance. Minimum ages are: marathon 16, half marathon 10, 5K 6. The marathon course is USATF certified as a Boston Marathon qualifier (USATF GA17085WC). Finishers receive a race t-shirt and finisher’s medal; overall and age-group awards are provided. Packet pickup is at the Columbus Marriott, and parking options include the 801 Front Avenue deck garage and the lots at 901 Bay Avenue. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
