Honoring Our Heroes Marathon
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Honoring our Heroes Marathon - Rolla, Missouri
The Honoring our Heroes Marathon is scheduled for Saturday, November 21, 2026, with event headquarters at Rolla Lions Club Den & Park, 1061 S. Bishop Road, Rolla, MO 65401. The event is an all-charity race that raises funds for local veteran causes and honors those who have served.
Distances offered include:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- Marathon Relay
- 10K
- 5K
- Virtual Marathon
- Virtual Half Marathon
- Virtual 10K
- Virtual 5K
The course runs between Salem and Rolla and is described as hilly, rural, and almost entirely paved. The Half and Full Marathons are Boston qualifying and serve as USATF Ozark Association Open and Masters Championships. A HEROES RUCK division is available across all distances in Light (20 lb) and Heavy (40 lb) categories; ruck awards are given in five-year age increments, and overall light and heavy winners are recognized.
Packet pickup takes place the evening before the race at the Lions Den at Lions Club Park and again on race morning at the same location. A free Pasta Party is provided at packet pickup, and there is a post-race party. Veterans, active military, spouses, and dependents receive a 50% registration discount. Awards include a Governor's Cup for the winning marathoner. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
