Veterans Marathon and Half Marathon

Event Overview

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.

Event Details

• Date: November 14, 2026
• Location: 108 South Chauncey St, Columbia City, IN
• URL: Veterans Marathon

Honoring Veterans

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!

Race Start Times

• Marathon: 8:00 am EST
• Half Marathon: 8:00 am EST

Course Regulations

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.

Race End Time

Both the half and full marathon end at 2:00 pm EST.

USATF Certification

• 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 Festivities

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.