Heroes of America Marathon
Heroes of America Marathon/Half Marathon/5K is a downtown Columbus road race with Riverwalk miles, Fort Moore segments, and a flat certified course.
Quick facts
- Downtown Columbus start and finish at West 10th Street and Bay Avenue by Woodruff Park.
- Course uses the 14th Street Pedestrian Bridge, the Riverwalk, and miles inside Fort Moore.
- Official course description calls it reasonably flat with some smaller inclines.
- Race weekend includes civilian and military divisions plus a relay option.
- Boston-qualifying marathon with USATF certification number GA17085WC.
About the Heroes of America Marathon
Heroes of America is a Columbus road race weekend with civilian and military divisions plus a relay option. The official race materials are practical rather than flashy, but they clearly establish the downtown start, Riverwalk miles, base-access logistics, and flat-certified marathon.
Course
The marathon starts and finishes at West 10th Street and Bay Avenue in front of Woodruff Park. From there it uses the 14th Street Pedestrian Bridge, the Riverwalk, and miles inside Fort Moore before exiting around mile 17 and returning through Columbus. The official page describes the course as reasonably flat with some smaller inclines.
Race-day weather
Late March in Columbus can start mild and finish warmer once the sun is up. It is not usually deep-summer Georgia weather, but a flat second half can still get expensive if you go out too hard.
Past Heroes of America Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Saturday, March 20, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
| 2026 | Saturday, March 21, 2026 | Completed | Open results |
| 2025 | Saturday, March 22, 2025 | Completed | Open results |
| 2024 | Saturday, March 16, 2024 | Completed | Open results |
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Heroes of America Marathon FAQ
When is the Heroes of America Marathon?
The 2027 Heroes of America Marathon is on Saturday, March 20, 2027.
Is Heroes of America Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. Heroes 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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