Heroes of America Marathon/Half Marathon/5K

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Date: Saturday, March 20, 2027
• Location: Behind the Columbus Marriott on Broadway, Columbus, GA
• Distances: Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K
• Course Highlights: Beautiful Columbus River Walk and Fort Benning

📅 Event Schedule

• Friday, March 19, 2027: Packet Pickup from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM and 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
• Saturday, March 20, 2027:
• Packet Pickup: 6:00 AM to 7:45 AM
• Marathon & Half Marathon Start: 8:00 AM
• 5K Start: 8:10 AM
• Half Marathon Close: 12:00 PM
• Marathon Close: 3:00 PM

🏅 Race Details

🏃‍♀️ Marathon

• Course Length: 26.2 miles
• Start/Finish: Behind the Columbus Marriott on Broadway
• Minimum Age: 16 years old
• Start Time: 8:00 AM EST

🏃 Half Marathon

• Course Length: 13.1 miles
• Start/Finish: Behind the Columbus Marriott on Broadway
• Minimum Age: 10 years old
• Start Time: 8:00 AM EST

🏋️ Ranger Challenge Relay Marathon

• Team Size: No more than 2 runners
• Start Line: Same as other runners
• Exchange Point: 13.1 miles inside Ft Benning
• Transportation: Not provided: military clearance required

🏃‍♂️ 5K

• Course Length: 3.1 miles
• Start Time: 8:10 AM EST
• Minimum Age: 6 years old
• Close Time: 9:30 AM EST

🏨 Host Hotel

• Details to be provided at a later date.

🎖️ Awards

• Finishers: Receive a race t-shirt and finisher’s medal
• Winners: Overall Male and Female awards for each race
• Age Groups: Various categories for 5K, Half Marathon, and Marathon
• Relay Teams: Each participant receives a t-shirt and a medal

📦 Packet Pickup

• Location: Columbus Marriott, 800 Front Avenue, Columbus, GA
• Friday: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM and 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
• Saturday: 6:00 AM - 7:45 AM
• Team Pickup: A representative can collect all packets for relay members

🅿️ Parking

• Location: Available at 801 Front Avenue deck garage across from W. 8th street
• Street Parking: Very limited on 9th Street
• Recommendation: Stay at the Columbus Marriott for easy access

🔗 More Information

• Race Website: Heroes of America Marathon