Heart of America Marathon & Relay – Columbia, MO 2026
Date
September 7, 2026
Location
Columbia, MO
Venue
3801 Ponderosa St
Start Time
6:00 AM
Entry Fee
$50.00 – $150.00
Events
Marathon, Relay (per person)
Includes
Lightweight unisex long sleeve quarter zip
The Columbia Track Club Presents The 67th Heart of America Marathon & the 7th annual relay T he 2nd oldest continuously running marathon in the US! Why Run the Heart of America Marathon? Continuously running since 1960 — be part of history Home of the world-famous Easley Hill Run the race with HEART — heat, hills, and humidity included at no extra charge Low-frill, hometown feel with deep community roots Event Details Location: Boone County History and Culture Center (Nifong Park) 3801 Ponderosa St, Columbia, MO 65201 Start Time: 6:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT) First Monday in September ⚠ Please Note: Six-hour time limit (strictly enforced) Finish area closes at 12:00 p.m. Please do not ask for cutoff extensions Marathon Registration Pricing February 14 – May 25 - $81.00 or less ($75 + $6 or less processing) May 26 – July 4 - $102.20 or less ($95.00 + $7.20 or less processing) July 5 – August 30 - $134.00 or less ($125 + $9 or less processing) August 31 - September 5 (noon) - $16
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