Honoring Our Heroes Marathon

The Honoring Our Heroes Marathon takes place in November in south-central Missouri. In-person races are centered in Salem and Rolla, with virtual options available for those unable to travel. Participants can choose from a marathon, half marathon, marathon relay, 10K, or 5K. Virtual options include the marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K. This event benefits local veteran causes, and veterans, active military personnel, spouses, and dependents receive a 50% registration discount. The course winds through hilly rural terrain and is almost entirely paved, presenting a challenge even though the full and half marathons can qualify runners for Boston. These two races also function as the USATF Ozark Association Open and Masters Championships. Runners and walkers participate alongside a RUCK division at all distances, with categories for Light (20-pound) and Heavy (40-pound) loads. Packet pickup features a complimentary pasta party in Rolla, and the post-race gathering. The marathon winner is awarded the Governor's Cup.