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Veterans Marathon and Half Marathon

Sat, Nov 14, 2026, 8:00 AM EST

Location
Columbia City, IN
227 W Van Buren Street, 46725
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At a glance

A Boston Qualifier marathon and half marathon honoring Veterans, with proceeds supporting local Veteran charities in a welcoming small-town setting.

  • Competitive
  • For a Cause

Great for

  • Military & First Responders

The 18th Annual Veterans Marathon and Half Marathon invites you to run in Columbia City, Indiana, a community proud of its hometown heroes. This event honors our nation's Veterans, specifically the Army this year, with a portion of profits benefiting local Veteran charities. The course follows a familiar, flat route and is a certified Boston Qualifier, offering a meaningful and competitive experience for runners.

What to expect

  • Run a flat, USATF-certified course, a Boston Qualifier.
  • Marathoners complete two loops; be mindful of the 11:15 am cutoff for the second loop.
  • Enjoy post-race hot soups and refreshments, plus age group awards.

Standout details

  • Boston Qualifier course
  • Supports local Veteran charities
  • Honoring the Army this year
  • Post-race hot soups and refreshments

Perks & features

  • Awards

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Distances & registration

2 options

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  • 13.1 Miles

    Sat, Nov 14, 8:00 AM EST · From $54.00

    Opens Apr 17, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Nov 12, 2026, 3:30 PM EST

  • 26.2 Miles

    Sat, Nov 14, 8:00 AM EST · From $80.50

    Opens Apr 17, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Nov 12, 2026, 3:30 PM EST

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From the organizer

Race Beyond Limits is honored to continue the tradition of the Bird family and serve as the new hosts of the 18th Annual Veterans Marathon, a superb event honoring our nation’s Veterans. Located in the heart of northeast Indiana, Columbia City is a small-town community with true Hoosier values. It’s a community rooted in its agricultural heritage, strengthened by its commercial and residential development, and proud of its hometown heroes.

In honor of all of our Veterans this year the Veterans Marathon will be honoring the Army for its 18th running of the race. A portion of the profits from the event will be donated to local Veteran charities. The course will follow the same route it has over the last several years and it remains a Boston Qualifier!

Start time: 8:00 am EST for the Marathon 8:00 am EST for the Half Marathon

*Marathon runners will need to be able to complete the first course by 11:15 am. If they are not back to start the second loop by this time they will be dropped to the half marathon distance as our permits require a portion of the roads to reopen at that time.

End time: Both the half and full marathon end at 2:00 pm EST.

Marathon ( 2 Loops)  USATF Certification #:IN17015TDK. Half Marathon USATF Certification #:IN17014TDK.

Post-Race : Post Race festivities will include hot soups and other refreshments for runners and age group awards for the top 2 finishers in each age division.

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