Heart of America Marathon & Fun Team Relay
The Columbia Track Club presents the 66th running of the Heart of America Marathon, the 2nd oldest continuously running marathon in the US, and the 6th annual Fun Team Relay. This event takes place on Labor Day, Monday, September 1, 2025, starting at 6:00 a.m. CDT.
Location: Boone County History and Culture Center (Nifong Park), 3801 Ponderosa St, Columbia, MO 65201
Courses:
- Marathon: 26.2 miles
- Fun Team Relay (per person): 26.2 miles (relay legs: 3.8, 7.7, 6.9, 7.8 miles)
Pricing (subject to change based on registration date and transaction size):
- Marathon: $75.00 - $150.00
- Fun Team Relay (per person): $50.00 - $80.00
Note: 6-hour time limit. Approximately 5.5 miles of the course is on well-maintained gravel roads/trail. No race-day registration.
For detailed course description, aid station locations, relay information, awards, and more, please refer to the event website.