Veterans Marathon and Heroes 5k
Event summary
The marathon and half-marathon kick off at 8:00 AM Eastern Standard Time, while the Heroes 5K starts shortly after at 8:15 AM. Participants can look forward to a fun-filled post-race celebration on the courthouse lawn, complete with delicious hot soup donated by the local Elks Lodge and VFW. Unique limestone awards, crafted right here in Indiana, will be presented to the top finishers in each division. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to honor our heroes while enjoying a fantastic day of community spirit and athletic achievement!
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Veterans Marathon
Includes Full Zip Weather Resistant Jacket
Starting downtown Columbia City at 8:00 AM on East Van Buren Street the course heads west through town before looping through the countryside and then returning back into town by the start-line and heading out on loop 2 of the course. Repeating the same loop and then finishing alongside the scenic Whitley County Courthouse on November 11th, 2023 Marathon ( 2 Loops) USATF Certification #:IN17015TDK There are 15 fully staffed aid stations (Culligan water and Gatorade) along the course at the following mile markers: 2.5, 4 (GU Gels Available), 5, 6.5, 8.5, 10, 11(GU Gels Available), 13, 15.5, 17 (GU Gels Available), 18, 20, 21.5, 23, 24 (GU Gels Available). Course Closes at 6 hours or 2:00 PM Special consideration can be made if needed for an extended time allowance with an early start. Please email the race director for more information.
Entries closed8:00 AM EST
$110.00
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Veterans 1/2 Marathon
Includes 1/4 Zip Performance Pull Over
Starting downtown Columbia City at 8:00 AM on East Van Buren Street the course heads west through town before looping through the countryside and then returning back into town finishing alongside the scenic Whitley County Courthouse on November 11th, 2023 USATF Certification #:IN17014TDK There are 6 fully staffed aid stations (Culligan water and Gatorade) along the course at the following mile markers: 2.5, 4 (GU Gels Available), 5, 7.5, 10, 11, 12.5. Course Closes at 6 hours or 2:00 PM
Entries closed8:00 AM EST
$95.00
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Heroes 5k
Includes Cuffed Beanie Pom Hat
Starting downtown Columbia City at 8:15 AM shortly after the Marathon starts the course follows the Marathon course west till branching off at There is 1 staffed Aid Station (Culligan Water) just after the 2 mile after exiting the Tunnel. 3-Person Team Competition: The Heroes 5K will be incorporating a team competition to the race. This will consist of 3 persons, Male or Female or any combination of that will compete for a team trophy. Scoring will be based off of the total time of the 3 persons finishing times added together.
Entries closed8:15 AM EST
$35.00
Organiser's description
Located in the heart of northeast Indiana, Columbia City is a small-town community with true Hoosier values. Its a community rooted in its agricultural heritage, strengthened by its commercial and residential development, and proud of its hometown heroes.
In honor of those servicemen and servicewomen throughout nation, We present the 16th Annual Veterans Marathon, Half-Marathon and Heroes 5K on November 2nd, 2024. Located in Northeast Indiana. We can promise that flags will be waving at the start, a gently rolling countryside course, and a race experience you will always remember. The Veterans Marathon will be honoring the Coast Guard for its 16th running of the race, the Heroes 5k will be honoring the Whitley County 911 Communications for 2024. The Veterans of Foreign Wars post 5582 out of Columbia City, Indiana will be the recipient of 50% of the Veterans Marathon profits, 25% will be donated to the Columbia City 911 Communications.
Start time:
8:00 am Eastern Standard Time for the Marathon
8:00 am Eastern Standard Time for the Half-Marathon
8:15 am Eastern Standard Time for the Heroes 5k
End time:
The half-marathon course closes at 2:00 PM, the full marathon course closes at 2:00 PM
Marathon ( 2 Loops) USATF Certification #:IN17015TDK.
Half Marathon USATF Certification #:IN17014TDK.
Heroes 5k course will close by 9:30 am
The Heroes 5k has a 3 person team challenge where the total time of a team is added together to compete with other teams for a unique "Hero-based" award.
POST-RACE:
All post race festivities will take place on the courthouse lawn in and around the event tent.
Hot Soup donated by Columbia City's Elks Lodge # 1417 and the Local VFW post 5582, will be available to all participants free of charge post race as well as other refreshments.
Soups available: Chicken Noodle, Vegetarian Vegetable, Chili
Unique Awards that are made right here in Indiana using limestone mined from Bloomington, Indiana will be up for grabs to the Top 2 in each division. Awards will be available for pick up at their respective times post race at the awards table.
More race information and details can be found at www.runveteransmarathon.com https://www.runveteransmarathon.com
Location
227 W Van Buren Street, Columbia City, 46725, IN, United States
Veterans Marathon and Heroes 5k
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