Honoring Our Heroes Marathon
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Honoring our Heroes Marathon - Rolla, Missouri
Honoring our Heroes Marathon takes place on Saturday, November 21, 2026 in Rolla, Missouri (65401). The event is organized as an all-charity race to raise funds for local veteran causes and to honor those who have served.
The event offers multiple distances and virtual options:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- Marathon Relay
- 10K
- 5K
- Virtual Marathon
- Virtual Half Marathon
- Virtual 10K
- Virtual 5K
The full and half marathons are Boston qualifying events and part of the USATF Ozark Association Open and Masters Championships. The course runs from Salem to Rolla through hilly, rural countryside and is reported to be almost entirely paved.
A HEROES RUCK division is offered in both Light (20 lb) and Heavy (40 lb) categories across all distances. Rucks are weighed after the finish and awards are given in five year age increments plus overall ruck winners in each weight class. Awards also include a Governor's Cup for the winning marathoner.
Packet pickup is scheduled the evening before and on race morning at Lions Club Park, Lions Den, 1061 S. Bishop Road, Rolla. A free pasta party is provided at packet pickup and a post-race party follows the event. Organizers note close attention to participants, sponsors, and volunteers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
