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 on November 8th, 2025

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 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

Price:: $60.00 Race Fee + $4.60 SignUp Fee
Registration:: Price increases to $75.00 after February 14, 2025 at 11:59pm EST

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
February 1, 2025, 12:00am EST	February 14, 2025, 11:59pm EST	$60.00 Race Fee + $4.60 SignUp Fee
February 15, 2025, 12:00am EST	May 25, 2025, 11:59pm EDT	$75.00 Race Fee + $5.50 SignUp Fee
May 26, 2025, 12:01am EDT	May 26, 2025, 11:59pm EDT	$65.00 Race Fee + $4.90 SignUp Fee
May 27, 2025, 12:00am EDT	July 3, 2025, 11:59pm EDT	$75.00 Race Fee + $5.50 SignUp Fee
July 4, 2025, 12:00am EDT	July 4, 2025, 11:59pm EDT	$65.00 Race Fee + $4.90 SignUp Fee
July 5, 2025, 12:00am EDT	October 31, 2025, 11:59pm EDT	$90.00 Race Fee + $6.40 SignUp Fee
November 1, 2025, 12:01pm EDT	November 5, 2025, 11:59pm EST	$110.00 Race Fee + $7.60 SignUp Fee

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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 on November 8th, 2025

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

Price:: $45.00 Race Fee + $3.70 SignUp Fee
Registration:: Price increases to $60.00 after February 14, 2025 at 11:59pm EST

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
February 1, 2025, 12:00am EST	February 14, 2025, 11:59pm EST	$45.00 Race Fee + $3.70 SignUp Fee
February 15, 2025, 12:00am EST	May 25, 2025, 11:59pm EDT	$60.00 Race Fee + $4.60 SignUp Fee
May 26, 2025, 12:00am EDT	May 26, 2025, 11:59pm EDT	$50.00 Race Fee + $4.00 SignUp Fee
May 27, 2025, 12:00am EDT	July 3, 2025, 11:59pm EDT	$60.00 Race Fee + $4.60 SignUp Fee
July 4, 2025, 12:00am EDT	July 4, 2025, 11:59pm EDT	$50.00 Race Fee + $4.00 SignUp Fee
July 5, 2025, 12:00am EDT	October 31, 2025, 11:59pm EDT	$75.00 Race Fee + $5.50 SignUp Fee
November 1, 2025, 12:00am EDT	November 5, 2025, 11:59pm EST	$90.00 Race Fee + $6.40 SignUp Fee

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Heroes 5K

Starting downtown Columbia City at 8:15 AM shortly after the Marathon starts the course follows the Marathon course west before heading out on Old trail to a turn around point and then following the Marathon course to the Finish.

There is 1 staffed Aid Station (Culligan Water) just after the Turn Around

3-Person Team Competition:

The Heroes 5K will be incorporating a team competition to the race. This will consist of 3 persons, Male or Female or any combination of that will compete for a team trophy. Scoring will be based off of the total time of the 3 persons finishing times added together.

Open to ages 3 - 85.

Start Time:: 8:15am EST
End Time:: 10:00am EST

Price:: $20.00 Race Fee + $2.20 SignUp Fee
Registration:: Registration closes on May 25, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT and re-opens on May 26, 2025 at 12:00am EDT

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
February 1, 2025, 12:01am EST	May 25, 2025, 11:59pm EDT	$20.00 Race Fee + $2.20 SignUp Fee
May 26, 2025, 12:00am EDT	May 26, 2025, 11:59pm EDT	$15.00 Race Fee + $1.90 SignUp Fee
May 27, 2025, 12:00am EDT	July 3, 2025, 11:59pm EDT	$20.00 Race Fee + $2.20 SignUp Fee
July 4, 2025, 12:00am EDT	July 4, 2025, 11:59pm EDT	$15.00 Race Fee + $1.90 SignUp Fee
July 5, 2025, 12:00am EDT	October 31, 2025, 11:59pm EDT	$25.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee
November 1, 2025, 12:00am EDT	November 5, 2025, 11:59pm EST	$30.00 Race Fee + $2.80 SignUp Fee

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