Honoring Our Heroes Marathon
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Honoring our Heroes Marathon - Rolla, Missouri
The Honoring our Heroes Marathon is a charity running event held in Rolla, Missouri on November 21, 2026. The event raises funds for local veterans' causes and honors those who have served. The event base is Lions Club Park at 1061 S. Bishop Road in Rolla, with packet pickup and an expo the evening before.
Race options include:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- Marathon Relay
- 10K
- 5K
- Virtual Marathon
- Virtual Half Marathon
- Virtual 10K
- Virtual 5K
The course runs from Salem to Rolla through rural country and is described as hilly and almost entirely paved. The full and half marathon are Boston qualifying events and serve as USATF Ozark Association Open and Masters Championships.
A HEROES RUCK division is offered across all distances in Light (20 lb) and Heavy (40 lb) categories. Rucks are weighed at the finish line; awards are given in five year age increments and there are overall ruck winners for both weight classes. Packet pickup includes a complimentary pasta party in Rolla and an on-site post-race gathering. Virtual participants receive mailed medals and shirts as part of the virtual option. Veterans, active military, spouses and dependents are eligible for a 50 percent registration discount. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
