Heart of America Marathon
Heart of America Marathon tests Labor Day runners in Missouri with Columbia's hills, heat, humidity, gravel and the storied climb of Easley Hill.
Quick facts
- Historic Labor Day marathon
- Certified Boston qualifying route
- Hilly course with gravel sections
- Signature Easley Hill climb
About the Heart of America Marathon
One of Missouri's enduring road races, Heart of America has challenged runners for more than six decades. The individual marathon shares race day with a relay but remains a separate full-distance product.
Course
The certified route mixes paved and gravel roads across a hilly Columbia-area course. Easley Hill is the signature climb, and the accumulated rollers make effort management more important than even splits.
Race-day weather
Labor Day in central Missouri is often hot and humid, even when the race begins before full daylight. Direct sun and rising temperatures can turn the final hills into a significant heat test.
Past Heart of America Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Monday, September 7, 2026 | Results available | Open results |
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Heart of America Marathon FAQ
When is the Heart of America Marathon?
We're waiting for the finalized date for the 2027 Heart of America Marathon. The most recent running was on Monday, September 7, 2026.
Is Heart of America Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. Heart of America Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.
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