Veterans Marathon
Starting downtown Columbia City at 8:00 AM on East Van Buren Street the course heads west through town before looping through the countryside and then returning back into town by the start-line and heading out on loop 2 of the course. Repeating the same loop and then finishing alongside the scenic Whitley County Courthouse.
Marathon ( 2 Loops) USATF Certification #:IN17015TDK
There are 15 fully staffed aid stations (Culligan water and Gatorade) along the course at the following mile markers: 2.5, 4 (GU Gels Available), 5, 6.5, 8.5, 10, 11(GU Gels Available), 13, 15.5, 17 (GU Gels Available), 18, 20, 21.5, 23, 24 (GU Gels Available).
Course Closes at 6 hours or 2:00 PM
Special consideration can be made if needed for an extended time (up to 7 hours) allowance with an early start. Please email the race director for more information.
Marathon ( 2 Loops) USATF Certification #:IN17015TDK
There are 15 fully staffed aid stations (Culligan water and Gatorade) along the course at the following mile markers: 2.5, 4 (GU Gels Available), 5, 6.5, 8.5, 10, 11(GU Gels Available), 13, 15.5, 17 (GU Gels Available), 18, 20, 21.5, 23, 24 (GU Gels Available).
Course Closes at 6 hours or 2:00 PM
Special consideration can be made if needed for an extended time (up to 7 hours) allowance with an early start. Please email the race director for more information.
Open to ages 13 - 85.
- Start Time:
- 8:00am EST
- End Time:
- 2:00pm EST
- Registration:
- Registration Opens April 18, 2026 at 12:00am EDT
- Price:
- $75.00 Race Fee + $5.50 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $80.00 after May 31, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| April 18, 2026, 12:00am EDT | May 31, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $75.00 Race Fee + $5.50 SignUp Fee |
| June 1, 2026, 12:00am EDT | July 4, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $80.00 Race Fee + $5.80 SignUp Fee |
| July 5, 2026, 12:00am EDT | September 30, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $90.00 Race Fee + $6.40 SignUp Fee |
| October 1, 2026, 12:01pm EDT | November 12, 2026, 8:30pm EST | $110.00 Race Fee + $7.60 SignUp Fee |
Veterans 1/2 Marathon
Starting downtown Columbia City at 8:00 AM on East Van Buren Street the course heads west through town before looping through the countryside and then returning back into town finishing alongside the scenic Whitley County Courthouse.
USATF Certification #:IN17014TDK
There are 6 fully staffed aid stations (Culligan water and Gatorade) along the course at the following mile markers: 2.5, 4 (GU Gels Available), 5, 7.5, 10, 11, 12.5.
Course Closes at 6 hours or 2:00 PM
USATF Certification #:IN17014TDK
There are 6 fully staffed aid stations (Culligan water and Gatorade) along the course at the following mile markers: 2.5, 4 (GU Gels Available), 5, 7.5, 10, 11, 12.5.
Course Closes at 6 hours or 2:00 PM
Open to ages 8 - 85.
- Start Time:
- 8:00am EST
- End Time:
- 2:00pm EST
- Registration:
- Registration Opens April 18, 2026 at 12:00am EDT
- Price:
- $50.00 Race Fee + $4.00 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $60.00 after May 31, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| April 18, 2026, 12:00am EDT | May 31, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $50.00 Race Fee + $4.00 SignUp Fee |
| June 1, 2026, 12:00am EDT | July 4, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $60.00 Race Fee + $4.60 SignUp Fee |
| July 5, 2026, 12:00am EDT | September 30, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $75.00 Race Fee + $5.50 SignUp Fee |
| October 1, 2026, 12:00am EDT | November 12, 2026, 8:30pm EST | $90.00 Race Fee + $6.40 SignUp Fee |
This is a service fee for processing your registration. This may be slightly higher or lower per registrant than the amount shown here.
