HEROES Event! Whether you plan to stroll our Honor Walk, walk or run our 5K, 10K, Relay, Half, or Full Marathons, we are the ONLY marathon in Missouri with this singular focus. Side benefits: we are boosting tourism and inspiring individuals to achieve a health & wellness goal. Our Half and Full Marathons are BOSTON QUALIFIERS and our sponsors and volunteers are second to none! You don't want to miss this charity event. Can't be here in person? Participate virtually in your own neighborhood-we'll mail you your medal and shirt!

REGISTER TODAY to be part of the most MOVING Event in MISSOURI!

50% discount on registration for Veterans, Active Military, Spouses and their Dependents!  PLUS in 2024 we have added a RUCK division across all distances, in both Light (20 lb ruck) and Heavy (40 lb ruck) categories!  Awards will be Plentiful.

Marathon

Experience fall in the Ozarks as you run, jog, or walk 26.2 miles of gently rolling hills in south central Missouri, in support of our military. The marathon will begin at the Commons Fairground in Salem and end at the beautiful Lions Club Park in Rolla. Most of the course will be along Highway 72; course is hilly, but almost entirely paved.

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Now offering both in-person & virtual EXPERIENCES!

IN-PERSON FEES:
$75 (01/02/23 - 06/29/23)
$80 (06/30/23- 09/29/23)
$85 (09/30/23 - 10/30/23)
$95 (10/31/23- 11/12/23)
$100 (11/13/23 - 11/18/23)
NO REGISTRATION AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY!

VIRTUAL FEES:
$75 + $6 shipping (01/02/23 - 06/29/23)
$80 + $6 shipping (06/30/23 - 09/29/23)
$85 + $6 shipping (09/30/23- 10/30/23)
$90 + $6 shipping (10/31/23- 11/12/23)
$100 + $6 shipping (11/13/23- 11/17/23)
NO REGISTRATION AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY!

PACKET PICK UP:
Marathon participants need to pick up their packet the evening before the race at the Salem Community Center at The Armory, 1200 W Rolla St, Salem, between the hours of 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM.

Late packet pick up will be offered the morning of the race from 5 to 5:45 AM at the Lions Club Park in Rolla.

START TIMES:
Buses with Marathoners will leave Lions Club Park in Rolla at 6 AM SHARP! The Marathon event will start at 7 AM at the Commons Fairground in Salem. Event will be held rain or shine, and cancelled only in event of extreme weather conditions.

TIMING:
Timing is being provided by Big River Race Management.

Time limit:
The marathon course time limit is seven hours. That is a 16 minute mile-plenty of time for walkers!

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Half Marathon

Experience fall in the Ozarks as you run, jog, or walk 13.1 miles of gently rolling hills in south central Missouri, in support of our military. The half marathon will begin the final 13.1 miles of the marathon course and end at the beautiful Lions Club Park in Rolla. Most of the course will be along Highway 72; course is hilly, but almost entirely paved.

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Now offering both in-person & virtual EXPERIENCES!

IN-PERSON FEES:
$55 (01/02/23 - 06/29/23)
$60 (06/30/23 - 09/29/23)
$70 (09/30/23 - 10/30/23)
$75 (10/31/23 - 11/12/23)
$80 (11/13/23 - 11/18/23)
NO REGISTRATION AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY!

VIRTUAL FEES:
$55 + $6 shipping (01/02/23 - 06/29/23)
$60 + $6 shipping (06/30/23 - 09/29/23)
$65 + $6 shipping (09/30/23- 10/30/23)
$70 + $6 shipping (10/31/23- 11/12/23)
$80 + $6 shipping (11/13/23- 11/17/23)
NO REGISTRATION AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY!

TRAVEL:
Rolla is centrally located in Missouri, roughly 100 miles from either St. Louis or Springfield; Salem is 25 miles south of Rolla. Half Marathon participants will be bused from Lions Club Park in Rolla to the Universal Challenge Center near Lake Spring.

PACKET PICK UP:
Half Marathon participants need to pick up their packet the evening before the race at the Salem Community Center at The Armory, 1200 W Rolla St, Salem, between the hours of 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

Late packet pick up will be offered the morning of the race from 6 to 6:45 AM at the Lions Club Park in Rolla.

START TIMES:
Buses with Half Marathoners will leave Lions Club Park in Rolla at 7:30 AM SHARP! Half Marathon will start at 8 AM. Event will be held rain or shine, and cancelled only in event of extreme weather conditions.

TIMING:
Timing is being provided by Big River Race Management.

Time limit:
The course time limit is seven hours. That is a 32 minute mile-plenty of time for walkers!

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Marathon Relay

The Honoring our Heroes Marathon Relay is a team division dividing the Marathon distance over four relay legs. The relay is an opportunity to run with friends and family, either competitively or just for the fun of it! For more details on how the Honoring our Heroes Marathon Relay works, please see the Marathon Relay Guide here.

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Now offering both in-person & virtual EXPERIENCES!

IN-PERSON FEES (Team of 4):
$140 (01/02/23 - 06/29/23)
$180 (06/30/23 - 09/29/23)
$200 (09/30/23 - 10/30/23)
$210 (10/31/23 - 11/12/23)
$220 (11/13/23 - 11/18/23)
NO REGISTRATION AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY!

TRAVEL:
Rolla is centrally located in Missouri, roughly 100 miles from either St. Louis or Springfield; Salem is 25 miles south of Rolla. Marathon Relay runner one will be bused from Lions Club Park in Rolla to the Commons in Salem. Runner two and three must provide transportation to their starting point. See details above.

PACKET PICK UP:
Marathon Relay participants need to pick up their packet the evening before the race at the Salem Community Center at The Armory, 1200 W Rolla St, Salem, between the hours of 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

Late packet pick up will be offered the morning of the race from 5 to 5:45 AM at the Lions Club Park in Rolla.

START TIMES:
Buses with Marathon Relay runner one will leave Lions Club Park in Rolla at 6 AM SHARP! Marathon event will start at 7 AM. Event will be held rain or shine, and cancelled only in event of extreme weather conditions.

TIMING:
Timing is being provided by Big River Race Management.

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10K

Experience fall in the Ozarks as you run, jog, or walk 6 miles along the beautiful Acorn Trail and inside the Lions Club Park in Rolla, in support of our military.

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Now offering both in-person & virtual EXPERIENCES!

IN-PERSON FEES:
$35 (01/02/23 - 06/29/23)
$45 (06/30/23 - 09/29/23)
$50 (09/30/23 - 10/30/23)
$55 (10/31/23 - 11/12/23)
$60 (11/13/23 - 11/18/23)
NO REGISTRATION AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY!

VIRTUAL FEES:
$35 + $6 shipping (01/02/23 - 06/29/23)
$40 + $6 shipping (06/30/23 - 09/29/23)
$45 + $6 shipping (09/30/23- 10/30/23)
$50 + $6 shipping (10/31/23- 11/12/23)
$60 + $6 shipping (11/13/23- 11/17/23)
NO REGISTRATION AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY!

TRAVEL:
Rolla is centrally located in Missouri, roughly 100 miles from either St. Louis or Springfield.

PACKET PICKUP:
10K participants will pick up their packet on Race Day just before their 8 AM start time, from 7 to 7:45 AM at the Lions Club Park.

START TIMES:
10K will start at 8 AM in the Lions Club Park in Rolla.

TIMING:
Timing is being provided by Big River Race Management.

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5K

Experience fall in the Ozarks as you run, jog, or walk 3 miles in the beautiful Lions Club Park in Rolla, in support of our military.

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Now offering both in-person & virtual EXPERIENCES!

IN-PERSON FEES:
$25 (01/02/23- 06/29/23)
$30 (6/30/23 - 09/29/23)
$35 (09/30/23 - 10/30/23)
$40 (10/31/23 - 11/12/23)
$45 (11/13/23 - 11/18/23)
NO REGISTRATION AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY!

VIRTUAL FEES:
$25 + $6 shipping (01/02/23 - 06/29/23)
$30 + $6 shipping (06/30/23 - 09/29/23)
$35 + $6 shipping (09/30/23- 10/30/23)
$40 + $6 shipping (10/31/23- 11/12/23)
$50 + $6 shipping (11/13/23- 11/17/23)
NO REGISTRATION AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY!

TRAVEL:
Rolla is centrally located in Missouri, roughly 100 miles from either St. Louis or Springfield.

PACKET PICKUP:
5K participants will pick up their packet on Race Day just before their 8 AM start time, from 7 to 7:45 AM at the Lions Club Park.

START TIMES:
5K will start at 8 AM in the Lions Club Park in Rolla.

TIMING:
Timing is being provided by Big River Race Management.

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Date: November 16, 2024

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