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Saturday, November 14th, 2026
108 South Chauncey St, Columbia City IN
Marathon · Half
34–48°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
37–64°F
dry
2024
47–57°F
rain
2023
31–55°F
dry
2022
25–38°F
dry
2021
33–37°F
rain
2020
25–45°F
dry
2019
18–31°F
dry
2018
20–35°F
dry
2017
31–47°F
dry
2016
35–56°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
34°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
Race Beyond Limits is honored to continue the tradition of the Bird family and serve as the new hosts of the 18th Annual Veterans Marathon, a superb event honoring our nation’s Veterans. Located in the heart of northeast Indiana, Columbia City is a small-town community with true Hoosier values. It’s a community rooted in its agricultural heritage, strengthened by its commercial and residential development, and proud of its hometown heroes.
In honor of all of our Veterans this year the Veterans Marathon will be honoring the Army for its 18th running of the race. A portion of the profits from the event will be donated to local Veteran charities. The course will follow the same route it has over the last several years and it remains a Boston Qualifier!
Start time:
8:00 am EST for the Marathon
8:00 am EST for the Half Marathon
*Marathon runners will need to be able to complete the first course by 11:15 am. If they are not back to start the second loop by this time they will be dropped to the half marathon distance as our permits require a portion of the roads to reopen at that time.
End time:
Both the half and full marathon end at 2:00 pm EST.
Marathon ( 2 Loops) USATF Certification #:IN17015TDK.
Half Marathon USATF Certification #:IN17014TDK.
Packet Pickup: Pick up will be inside the Clugston building.
Friday 11/13: 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Saturday 11/14: 6:30 am to 7:30 am
Post-Race:
Post Race festivities will include hot soups and other refreshments for runners and age group awards for the top 2 finishers in each age division.
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