Honoring Our Heroes Marathon
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Honoring our Heroes Marathon : event overview
The Honoring our Heroes Marathon is scheduled for Saturday, November 15, 2025, in Rolla, Missouri (Salem to Rolla course). The event is an all-charity race raising funds for local veterans' causes and honoring those who have served. The course is described as hilly, rural country and is almost entirely paved. The half and full marathons are certified as Boston qualifying races.
Distances offered:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- Marathon Relay
- 10K
- 5K
- Virtual Marathon
- Virtual Half Marathon
- Virtual 10K
- Virtual 5K
Features and logistics
A virtual option is available; virtual participants receive a mailed medal and shirt. A HEROES RUCK division is offered in Light (20 lb) and Heavy (40 lb) categories and is open across all distances. Ruck awards are given in five-year age increments, with an overall ruck winner in each weight class; rucks are weighed after completion. The event includes a free Pasta Party at packet pickup in Salem and a post-race party in Rolla. Packet pickup is set for Friday evening, November 14, 2025, at the Lions Den at Lions Club Park, 1061 S. Bishop Road, Rolla, MO 65401. 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.