Heart of America Marathon & Fun Team Relay

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

The Columbia Track Club presents the 66th running of the Heart of America Marathon - the 2nd oldest continuously running marathon in the US and 6th annual Fun Team Relay to be held on Labor Day, Monday, September 1, 2025, at 6AM in Columbia, Missouri.

Please refer to the two links below for latest information:

• 2025 Runner Instructions: View Instructions
• 2025 HOA Map: View Map

We learned several weeks before the race that part of Route K will be under construction and the city instructed us to find a detour. Unfortunately, due to these changes and the short notice this course will not be officially measured and therefore not an official qualifying course this year.

Please reach out to comoheart1960@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.

📍 Location

🕕 Starting Time

💲 Pricing Information

Marathon Pricing

• February 14 – May 26: $81.00 or less ($75.00 + $6.00 or less processing fee)
• May 27 – July 4: $102.20 or less ($95.00 + $7.20 or less processing fee)
• July 5 – August 25: $134.00 or less ($125.00 + $9.00 or less processing fee)
• August 26 - August 30: $159.50 or less ($150.00 + $9.50 or less processing fee)

Fun Team Relay Pricing - Number of teams limited to 50

• February 14 – May 26: $54.50 or less ($50.00 + $4.50 or less processing fee) per person: 2 - 4 person team
• May 27 – July 4: $70.40 or less ($65.00 + $5.40 or less processing fee) per person: 2 - 4 person team
• July 5 – August 25: $86.30 or less ($80.00 + $6.30 or less processing fee) per person: 2 - 4 person team

🚫 Registration Notes

• No Fun Team Relay registrations accepted after August 25.
• Please have any relay team changes submitted no later than August 30.
• There is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.

💵 Refund and Transfer Policy

• Refund Policy: No refunds. Please consider purchasing race insurance.
• Transfer to Another Runner: Runners may transfer their entry until 8/29/25.
• Transfer registration for Refund is not an option for this race.
• See Transfer Information

🏥 Medical Support

No one should attempt this race without proper training and medical advice. A sweep vehicle will pick up runners who are not able to complete the marathon in the allotted time. THERE IS A SIX HOUR TIME LIMIT. The finish area will close at noon. Medical support will be on the course and at the finish line.

⏱️ Timing and Packet Pickup

• Chip Timing: Chip timing is by Kinetic Timing.
• Packet Pickup: Sunday from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. at Boone County History and Culture Center.
• Race Day (Monday): 5:00 - 5:30 a.m. at the same location.
• We request only 1 member per relay team pick up the packet.

📞 Information Contact

Like Heart of America on Facebook at facebook.com/heartofamericamarathon for updates or email the race directors at comoheart1960@gmail.com

🏞️ Course Description

26.2 miles starting at the Boone County History and Culture Center at Nifong Park, running 11 miles down to the Katy Trail...

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Before registering for the Historic Heart of America Marathon please make note of what others have said about this race below. This marathon has the reputation of being tough.

🏆 Awards Details

Awards will be made to the overall top finishers in both marathon and fun team relay categories. Special awards will also be given in honor of remarkable performance such as the Dave Schulte Award...

🏨 Lodging

The Towne Place Suites by Marriott is offering group rates for Heart of America Marathon participants.

Use this link to Book your group rate for Heart of America Marathon (last date to book at special rate - 8/1/25).

👕 Shirts

Runners will have a choice of the following shirt styles:

• Unisex Bella + Canvas short sleeve (XS - 3XL)
• Women Bella + Canvas short sleeve (S - 2XL)
• Unisex Bella Long Sleeve Lightweight Hoodie (XS - 2XL) - can purchase for additional fee.

🙌 Volunteering

Contact comoheart1960@gmail.com. There are many ways to serve. Be a part of community and history!

❤️ Charity Partner

The Heart of America Marathon is proud to join with