2022 - Veterans Marathon and Half Marathon
2022 distances
Running
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 12th, 2022 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.
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 12th, 2022 USATF Certification #:IN17014TDK There are 7 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). Course Closes at 6 hours or 2:00 PM
Heroes 5K
Starting downtown Columbia City at 8:15 AM shortly after the Marathon starts the course follows the Marathon course west till branching off at the 1 mile. The course then has a turn around shortly after and follows the course back till turning right on Legion Drive and heading down through the Tunnel and around Devol Field before rejoining the Marathon Course for the final mile finishing alongside the Whitley County Courthouse. There is 1 staffed Aid Station (Culligan Water) just after the 2 mile after exiting the Tunnel. 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.
Race date Weather
Conditions on November 12, 2022 — historical Open-Meteo data.
About Columbia City
Veterans Marathon and Half Marathon takes place in Columbia City, Indiana, United States. The local timezone is America/Indiana/Indianapolis.
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