Heart of America Marathon & Relay

The Columbia Track Club Presents The 67th Heart of America Marathon & the 7th annual relay T he 2nd oldest continuously running marathon in the US! Why Run the Heart of America Marathon? Continuously running since 1960 — be part of history Home of the world-famous Easley Hill Run the race with HEART — heat, hills, and humidity included at no extra charge Low-frill, hometown feel with deep community roots Event Details Location: Boone County History and Culture Center (Nifong Park) 3801 Ponderosa St, Columbia, MO 65201 Start Time: 6:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT) First Monday in September ⚠ Please Note: Six-hour time limit (strictly enforced) Finish area closes at 12:00 p.m. Please do not ask for cutoff extensions Marathon Registration Pricing February 14 – May 25 - $81.00 or less ($75 + $6 or less processing) May 26 – July 4 - $102.20 or less ($95.00 + $7.20 or less processing) July 5 – August 30 - $134.00 or less ($125 + $9 or less processing) August 31 - September 5 (noon) - $160.50 or less ($150 + $10.50 or less processing) Shirt size not guaranteed for registrations after August 30 Final pricing depends on number of registrants per transaction Register early to ensure your preferred shirt size Relay (50-Team Limit) Teams of 2–4 runners Each team member registers and pays separately Feb 14 – May 25 – $54.50 or less ($50 + $4.50 or less processing fee) May 26 – July 4 – $70.40 or less ($65 + $5.40 or less processing fee) July 5 – Aug 30 – $86.30 or less ($80 + $6.30 or less processing fee) Important Relay Notes: No relay registrations after August 30 Team changes must be submitted by September 4 Team captains are encouraged to create a team password Do not join a team unless invited The relay course follows the same course as the marathon, therefore the same course information given above applies to the relay as well. Relay teams may have 2 - 4 members who work together to complete the traditional marathon course. Relay legs ar