Heroes of America Marathon/Half Marathon/5K

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

• Date: March 21, 2026
• Location: Columbus, GA, starts and finishes at the intersection of West 10th St and Bay Ave in front of Woodruff Park.
• Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles
• Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

🗓️ Event Schedule

• Packet Pickup on Friday: Noon to 1:30 PM & 4:30 to 6:30 PM at the Columbus Marriott
• Saturday Morning: 6:00 AM to 7:45 AM - Packet Pickup and Registration
• Marathon & Half Marathon Start: 8:00 AM
• 5K Start: 8:10 AM

🏅 Race Details

Marathon

• Course: The course runs both north and south of Woodruff Park, utilizes the 14th Street Pedestrian Bridge onto the Riverwalk, and loops inside Fort Benning.
• Minimum Age: 16 years old
• Start Time: 8:00 AM EST
• End Time: 3:00 PM EST

Half Marathon

• Course: 13.1 miles starting and finishing at the intersection of West 10th St and Bay Ave.
• Minimum Age: 10 years old
• Start Time: 8:00 AM EST
• End Time: 12:00 PM EST

5K

• Course: 3.1 miles starting immediately after the marathon and half marathon starts.
• Minimum Age: 6 years old
• Start Time: 8:10 AM EST
• End Time: 9:30 AM EST

🏨 Host Hotel

• Information: Host Hotel details will be provided at a later date.

📜 Certification

• Certification: Marathon course is a Boston Marathon qualifier (USATF Certification Number: USATF GA17085WC).
• Awards: Race finishers receive a race t-shirt and finisher’s medal.
• Overall Winners: Awards for Male and Female categories.
• Age Group Awards: Various age categories for 5K, Half Marathon, and Marathon.

📍 Packet Pickup & Parking

• Packet Pickup Location: Columbus Marriott, 800 Front Avenue, Columbus, GA.
• Pickup Times: See Event Schedule for details.
• Parking Options: Available at 801 Front Avenue deck garage or lots at Bay Avenue and Dillingham Street.

🔗 More Information

• Website: Heroes of America Marathon Event Page