Heroes of America Marathon
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Event overview
The Heroes of America Marathon/Half Marathon/5K takes place in Columbus, GA on March 21, 2026. The event offers multiple race categories for civilian and military participants, including a relay Ranger Challenge for military teams. Entry prices are listed for each event.
Distances offered
- 26.2 miles - Marathon (civilian and military)
- 13.1 miles - Half Marathon (civilian and military)
- 3.1 miles - 5K (civilian and military)
- Relay - Ranger Challenge, teams of up to 2 runners
Course and logistics
All races start and finish at the intersection of West 10th Street and Bay Avenue in front of Woodruff Park, two blocks north of the Columbus Marriott. The marathon course runs north and south of Woodruff Park, crosses the 14th Street Pedestrian Bridge onto the Riverwalk, includes a loop inside Fort Benning (Fort Moore) with an exchange point for the relay at 13.1 miles, and returns past the Iron Works Convention Center to the start/finish. The course is described as reasonably flat with some smaller inclines. The marathon course is USATF certified (USATF GA17085WC) and is a Boston Marathon qualifier. Hand-crank participants are not allowed on the Riverwalk section.
Registration, packet pickup and awards
Packet pickup is at the Columbus Marriott (800 Front Avenue) on the day before and on race day. Minimum ages: marathon 16, half marathon 10, 5K 6. Finishers receive a race t-shirt and a finisher’s medal. Overall and age-group awards are offered, with specified age divisions for each distance. Parking locations are listed near Front Avenue and Bay Avenue. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.