Heroes of America Marathon/Half & 5k

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

• Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025
• Location: 6 West 10th Street, Columbus, GA
• Start/Finish: Intersection of West 10th St and Bay Ave in front of Woodruff Park (1000 Bay Ave.)
• Course: Full marathon runs north and south of Woodruff Park, utilizing the 14th street pedestrian bridge onto the beautiful Riverwalk.

📅 Event Schedule

• Friday, March 21, 2025: Packet Pickup & Registration from Noon to 6:30 PM at the Columbus Marriott
• Saturday, March 22, 2025: Packet Pickup & Registration from 6:00 AM to 7:45 AM
• 8:00 AM: Start of Marathon & Half Marathon
• 8:10 AM: Start of 5K

🏅 Marathon Details

• Course Length: 26.2 miles, starts and finishes at the intersection of West 10th St and Bay Ave
• Minimum Age: 16 years old
• Start Time: 8:00 AM EST
• End Time: 2:30 PM EST

🏃‍♀️ Half Marathon Details

• Course Length: 13.1 miles, starts and finishes at the same location
• Minimum Age: 10 years old
• Start Time: 8:00 AM EST
• End Time: 12:00 PM EST

🔄 Relay Marathon

• Team Size: 2 to 4 runners
• Exchange Points: Mile 8, mile 13.1, and mile 20.5
• First Leg: Longest at 8 miles
• Special Note: Access requires security clearance at Ft Moore

🏃 5K Race Details

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

📜 Certification

• Boston Qualifier: Marathon course is certified
• USATF Certification Number: USATF GA17085WC

🏆 Awards

• Finisher's Gifts: T-shirt and finisher’s medal
• Overall Winners: Male & Female categories
• Age Group Awards: Various age brackets for 5K, Half Marathon, and Marathon
• Relay Team: Each member receives a finisher’s t-shirt and medal

🎟️ Packet Pickup

• Location: Columbus Marriott, 800 Front Avenue, Columbus GA 31901
• Times: Friday from Noon to 1:30 PM & 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM, Saturday from 6:00 AM to 7:45 AM
• Team Rep: May pick up registration packet for relay team

🚗 Parking

• Recommended Parking: 801 Front Avenue deck garage or 901 Bay Avenue lots
• Additional Options: Free parking across Front Ave from the start line

🏨 Host Hotel

• Columbus Marriott: 800 Front Ave Columbus GA 31901
• Book Here
• Fairfield Inn & Suites: Last Day to Book: Thursday, February 20, 2025, at $119.00 USD per night

🌐 More Information

For additional details, please visit the official race page: Heroes of America Marathon.