2025 - Veterans Marathon and Half Marathon
2025 distances
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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.
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
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.
Race date Weather
Conditions on November 8, 2025 — 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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