Heroes of America Marathon
The Heroes of America Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K, and Relay take place in Columbus, Georgia, starting and finishing at West 10th Street and Bay Avenue near Woodruff Park. The marathon course, a Boston Marathon qualifier, covers 26.2 miles, featuring a scenic route over the 14th Street Pedestrian Bridge, along the Riverwalk, and through Fort Benning, with a mostly flat terrain and some small inclines. The half marathon and 5K share the same start/finish area, with minimum age requirements of 10 and 6 years respectively.
The event offers civilian and military categories, including a military relay challenge. Participants receive finisher medals and shirts, with age group awards for all distances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Always double-check with the organizer's website – things can change, and we might have sprinted past a few details!
