Heart of America Marathon & Fun Team Relay

🏃‍♀️ Event 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, 6AM
Labor Day, since 1960 ♥ Columbia, Missouri

2024 Runner Instructions and Map (to be updated for 2025)

📍 Location

• Address: Boone County History and Culture Center (Nifong Park), 3801 Ponderosa St, Columbia, MO 65201
• Starting Time: 6:00 a.m. central daylight savings time (CDT), the first Monday in September

💲 Marathon Pricing

• February 14 – May 26: $81.00 or less
• May 27 – July 4: $102.20 or less
• July 5 – August 25: $134.00 or less
• August 26 - August 30 (noon): $159.50 or less

(Shirt size not guaranteed if registering August 26 or later)

🏅 Fun Team Relay Pricing

• Number of teams: Limited to 50
• February 14 – May 26: $54.50 or less per person
• May 27 – July 4: $70.40 or less per person
• July 5 – August 25: $86.30 or less per person

❗ Important Notes

• Registration: No Fun Team Relay registrations accepted after August 25. Please have any relay team changes submitted no later than August 30.
• Race Day Registration: There is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.
• Refund Policy: No refunds. Please consider purchasing race insurance.
• Transfer Policy: Runners may transfer their entry as a gift to another runner until 8/29/25.

🏥 Fitness & Medical Information

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.

⏱️ Chip Timing

Chip timing is by Kinetic Timing. Awards will be given based on gun times, while official results and records will be based on chip times.

📋 Packet Pickup

Packet pickup will occur:

• Sunday: 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. at Boone County History and Culture Center.
• Race Day: 5:00 - 5:30 a.m.

🗺️ 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, for 1.5 miles along the scenic Missouri River, past Cooper’s Landing and the historic community of Easley, from where Easley Hill (Route N) takes its name. Picturesque rural landscape abounds along the winding uphill Route N.

🏆 Awards

A total of 24 awards will be given:

• Marathon: Overall Awards 1st, 2nd and 3rd M/F
• Fun Team Relay: Overall 1st, 2nd and 3rd place will be recognized.

🏨 Lodging

Towne Place Suites by Marriott, 0.8 miles from the start/finish is offering group rates for Heart of America Marathon participants.

Use this link to book at this hotel: 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 short sleeve or long sleeve options, with various sizes available.

💖 Charity Partner

The Heart of America Marathon is proud to join with Fisher House of Mid-Missouri as a charity partner!

🌟 About Columbia Track Club

Established in 1968, CTC is a not-for-profit organization supporting competitive and recreational athletes. For more information or to join the club, click here.

📧 Contact Information

For updates and inquiries, please email the race directors at comoheart1960@gmail.com

🔗 Additional Resources

For more information regarding the race, visit Heart of America Marathon Registration.