Honoring Our Heroes Marathon
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Event overview
The Honoring our Heroes Marathon takes place on Saturday, November 15, 2025, in Rolla, Missouri, with a course from Salem to Rolla. The event is an all-charity race raising funds for local veterans' causes and includes an Honor Walk. The in-person course is described as hilly, rural, and almost entirely paved. The full and half marathons are listed as Boston qualifying. A free pasta party is provided at packet pick up in Salem, and a post-race party is planned.
Race options and logistics
Distances and event formats:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- Marathon Relay
- 10K
- 5K
- Virtual Marathon
- Virtual Half Marathon
- Virtual 10K
- Virtual 5K
The event offers a HEROES RUCK division in Light (20 lb) and Heavy (40 lb) categories, open across all distances. Rucks are weighed after finishing; awards are given in five-year age groups and there is an overall ruck winner for each weight class. Virtual participants receive a mailed medal and shirt. A 50% registration discount is available for veterans, active military, spouses, and dependents. Packet pickup includes an expo on Friday evening, November 14, 2025, at the Lions Den, Lions Club Park, 1061 S. Bishop Road, Rolla, MO. Price ranges listed are $42–$198 for in-person events and $42–$100 for virtual events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.