• Marathon
  • 42.2 km
  • Columbus
  • Event weekend starts
  • Qualification entry

Heroes of America Marathon (Columbus, GA) Marathon

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2027 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Decision summary

Heroes of America Marathon (Columbus, GA) Marathon at a glance

Cut-off average pace
9:57/km

7:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.

Typical conditions
81/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
32 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Methodology →

Heroes of America Marathon (Columbus, GA) Marathon has known course details for its marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
42.2 km
Terrain
Road
Scenery
Riverside, City, Waterfront, Moorland, Parkland

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Where can I find the Heroes of America Marathon (Columbus, GA) route map?

Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.

Official course links

How hilly is the Heroes of America Marathon (Columbus, GA)?

The Heroes of America Marathon (Columbus, GA) is described as flat.

Where does the Heroes of America Marathon (Columbus, GA) route go?

The Heroes of America Marathon (Columbus, GA) route starts at All distances start at 8:00 am on Broadway behind the Columbus Marriott and finishes at Broadway behind the Columbus Marriott, 800 Front Ave, Columbus, GA. Underfoot, expect a road course. It passes Columbus Marriott, Broadway, Columbus River Walk, Chattahoochee Riverwalk and Fort Benning. The marathon runs from the Columbus Marriott along Broadway, W 9th Street and 1st Ave onto the Columbus River Walk, then loops inside Fort Benning from roughly mile 8.25 to mile 17.75 before returning to the Marriott start/finish.

Race character

Scenery

  • Riverside
  • City
  • Waterfront
  • Moorland
  • Parkland

Atmosphere

  • Community
  • Scenic Tour

Terrain

  • Road
Elevation character
Flat
Technicality
Non Technical

Entry, logistics and records

Entry requirements

Entry status
Qualification entry: Entry requirement held: Boston Marathon qualifier (USATF certified GA17085WC).
Minimum age
16+
Cut-off
Marathon course closes at 3:00 pm (7-hour cutoff from the 8:00 am start).
Qualification status
Boston Marathon qualifier; USATF Certified course (Certification No. USATF GA17085WC).
Qualifying time
Boston Marathon qualifier (USATF certified GA17085WC)

Race day logistics

Medal
Finishers receive a finisher's medal.
Finisher tee
Race finishers receive a race t-shirt.

Access and course status

Start
All distances start at 8:00 am on Broadway behind the Columbus Marriott.
Finish
Broadway behind the Columbus Marriott, 800 Front Ave, Columbus, GA.

Course facts

Course type
Loop
Landmarks
Columbus Marriott, Broadway, Columbus River Walk, Chattahoochee Riverwalk, Fort Benning
Notable features
  • The marathon runs from the Columbus Marriott along Broadway, W 9th Street and 1st Ave onto the Columbus River Walk, then loops inside Fort Benning from roughly mile 8.25 to mile 17.75 before returning to the Marriott start/finish

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 6°CTypical temperature
  • 21 kphTypical wind
  • 4 mmTypical rainfall
  • 81Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, within the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.