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Columbia, MO, seen from above
September 2027 · date to be announced

Heart of America Marathon

Columbia, Missouri · United States
Road19% trail

One of the oldest marathons in the US, running since 1960

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Course

Starts and finishes at the Boone County History and Culture Center in Nifong Park, running 11 miles down to the Katy Trail along the Missouri River. About 5 miles are well-maintained gravel roads and trail, the remainder paved, with significant climbs including the well-known Easley Hill. Thirteen aid stations offer water, ice and sports drink; no nutrition is provided. Six-hour limit.

Marathon42.2 km
Marathon Relay42.2 km

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Provisional date, projected from last year — the organiser has not announced this edition yet. We show the month only.

About

The Heart of America Marathon is one of the longest-running marathons in the United States, held annually in Columbia, Missouri since 1960. It offers a full marathon and a fun team relay, organized by the Columbia Track Club.

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