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News From: Monday, September 6, 2021
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   62nd Heart of America Marathon more back to normal this year (KOMU 8)
The 2021 Heart of America Marathon remains scheduled to be held September 6, with safety measures in place - no relay, less number of runners, among others.
 
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Hundreds compete in Heart of America marathon (Columbia Missourian)
A gallery of photos taken during the 2021 Heart of America Marathon on September 6.
 
News From: Wednesday, June 2, 2021
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   Paul Pepper: Kathy Lee, Heart of American Marathon (KBIA 91.3 FM)
Spokesperson Kathy Lee talked about the 2021 Heart of America Marathon route set on September 6.
 
News From: Monday, September 7, 2020
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   Photo Gallery: Heart of America Marathon hosts its 61st consecutive race (Missourian)
Gregory Blomquist won the 2020 Heart of America Marathon in 3:08:21.
 
   Masked marathon: Heart of America Marathon takes precautions and goes on as scheduled (KOMU 8)
The 2020 Heart of America Marathon, set on September 7, went on as scheduled, with safety measures in place.
 
News From: Monday, September 2, 2019
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   Heart of America Marathon celebrates 60th anniversary with local winners (Missourian)
Griffin Humphreys won the 2019 Heart of America Marathon in 2:29:37 while Oksana Loginova won the women's race in 3:40.
 
   'It makes a big difference': Volunteers come out for Heart of America marathon (Missourian)
How the volunteers made a huge impact on the 2019 Heart of America Marathon on Monday, September 2.
 
News From: Sunday, September 1, 2019
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   Heart of America marathon takes off for its 60th year (KOMU 8)
The Heart of America Marathon, set on September 2 this year, is the fourth longest continuously running marathon in the United States.
 
News From: Monday, September 4, 2017
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   Runners tackle hills, heat during 2017 Heart of America Marathon (Missourian)
Trent Horton won the 2017 Heart of America Marathon in 3:02:35 while Brook Barker won the women's race in 3:39:08.
 
News From: Monday, September 5, 2016
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   Interesting characters, volunteers make Heart of America Marathon special (Missourian)
The 57th annual running of the Heart of America Marathon boosts of interesting runners and volunteers.
 
News From: Tuesday, September 2, 2014
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   Runners Finish Third Marathon of Labor Day Weekend with Heart of America Marathon (Missourian.com)
Atsushi Kato finished his third marathon of the Labor Day weekend and his 155th all time marathon by completing the Heart of American Marathon in 4 hours 35 minutes and 51 seconds.
 
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   Runners Finish Heart of America Marathon Despite Rain, Lightning (ColumbianMissourian.com)
Despite a weather delay at the start of the Heart of America Marathon, Andrew Danner took home top honors with a time of 2 hours 45 minutes.
 
   Delayed Start, Fast Finish at Heart of America Marathon (Columbia Tribune.com)
The Heart of American Marathon experienced its first significant delay in 55 years of history. The severe lightning and the delay didn't prevent Andrew Danner from racing to victory in 2 hours 45 minutes and 38 seconds.
 
News From: Tuesday, September 4, 2012
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   Gillette, Dreier Beat The Heat, Win Heart of America Marathon (Columbia Tribune)
Justin Gillette defended his Heart of America Marathon title with a time of 2 hours and 47 minutes.
 
  Human Interest Story
   Heart of America Marathon Draws Runners From Across The Continent (Missourian)
Hundreds of runners ran the Heart of American Marathon in Missouri. The race has been going on since 1960.
 
News From: Wednesday, September 7, 2011
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   Marathon Runner Keeps Climbing Hills After Diagnosis (Columbia Tribune)
Phillip Fields crossed the finish line of a difficult climb at Saturday's Heart of America Marathon. It was nothing compared to his battle with leukemia
 
News From: Tuesday, September 6, 2011
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   Heart Of America Marathon A Small Part Of Runner's Fundraising Goal (Missourian)
Curtis Workman ran the Heart of America Marathon as his fifty-first marathon in as many weeks. He is running a marathon a week to raise funds to help children in the ST.Louis area participate in a free training program that will help them compete in a marathon by 2012
 
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   First-time Competitor Wins Heart Of American Marathon (Missourian)
Justin Gillette won the Heart of America Marathon on Monday with a time of 2 hours 36 minutes and 58 seconds.
 
News From: Wednesday, September 8, 2010
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   Wily Veteran Wins Heart Of America Marathon (Columbia Tribune)
After eight attempts to win the Heart of American Marathon Dann Fisher took home top honors in his ninth attempt with a time of 2 hours 54 minutes and 11 seconds
 
News From: Tuesday, September 7, 2010
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   Runners Compete In Heart Of American Columbia Marathon (Missourian)
Dann Fisher won the Heart of America Marathon with a time of 2 hours 54 minutes and 15 seconds.
 
News From: Wednesday, September 9, 2009
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   Marathon Keeps Pace After 50 Years (Columbia Daily Tribune)
The 50th Running of the Heart of America Marathon celebrated on Labor Day kicked off with a pasta dinner on Sunday evening prior to the race.
 
News From: Tuesday, September 8, 2009
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   Heart of America Won by Marathon Rookie From Columbia (Missourian)
Ryan Hauser, an assistant store manager at Menards in Columbia, won the Heart of American Marathon in 2 hours 53 mintutes and 5 seconds in his debut at the 26.2 mile distance.
 
News From: Monday, September 7, 2009
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   Heart of America Marathon's 50th Anniversary (KOMU-TV8)
The Heart of America Marathon turned 50 on Labor Day.
 
News From: Sunday, September 6, 2009
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   Heart of America Marathon Doesn't Get Any Easier With Time (Columbia Daily Tribune)
A look back at the Heart of America Marathon and why it is still such a tough marathon to run.
 
News From: Friday, September 4, 2009
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   The Man Who Made the Heart of America Marathon (Missourian)
Joe Schroeder completed in the inaugural Heart of America Marathon. Fifty years ago he dawned his royal blue Adidias track spikes to win the marathon with a time of 3 hours and 57 minutes. This weekend marks the fiftieth annual Heart of American Marathon in Columbia Missouri
 
News From: Tuesday, September 2, 2008
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   Another Hill Climbed. (Columbia Tribune)
Edson Sanches, of New York, finished the Heart of America Marathon in Columbia Missouri on Monday. A small feat considering Sanches has completed more than 500 marathons in over 65 countries.
 
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Heart of America Marathon draws diverse field (Columbia Missourian)
From first timers to experienced marathon runners, the Heart of American Marathon in Columbia Missouri managed to draw a slew of people from around the country. Matt Laye won the men's side of the marathon in 2 hours 47 minutes while Destiny Thomas took home top honors on the women's side in 3 hours 38 minutes and 42 seconds.
 
News From: Tuesday, June 17, 2008
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   Marathon training gives runners confidence boost (Columbian Missourian)
A group of ten runners meets at 6:00 am to run over eighteen miles with the Heart of America Marathon training group. Some have never run a marathon before and some have a bit more experience. Many view the training sessions as confidence builders for the race.
 
News From: Tuesday, September 4, 2007
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   Engle Wins Heart Of America Marathon To Cap Busy Weekend (Columbia Tribune)
Chuck Engle run in Tupelo and finished in about 2 hours, 37 minutes, good enough to win his sixth Tupelo Marathon. Then, Engle finished 26.2 miles in 2:42:50, good enough to win Columbia’s 48th annual Heart of America Marathon by about six minutes.
 
News From: Monday, September 3, 2007
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   Heart of America Marathon Draws Small But Dedicated Crowd (Columbia Missourian)
The race’s challenges might offer one explanation for its low turnout. Heat, humidity and Boone County hills – particularly Easley, whose apex marks the marathon’s halfway point – have contributed to the course’s reputation, prompting many an aspiring marathoner to shop around for a more forgiving 26.2-mile route.
 
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Heart of America Victory Part Of Marathon Double (Columbia Missourian)
Chuck Engle won the Heart of America Marathon finishing ahead of 146 runners in 2 hours, 42 minutes and 50 seconds. This was the 108th marathon that Engle has finished and the second in two days.
 
News From: Sunday, September 2, 2007
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   Heart of America Marathoners All Set For Race (Columbia Missourian)
Comments on the race by some runners who will participate.
 
News From: Sunday, September 4, 2005
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   Heart of America Marathon set to Start Early Monday Morning (Missourian)
The 46th annual Heart of America Marathon is set to kick off at 6 a.m. on Monday. The race originally began as a challenge between local runners and boxers, and the original course went from Columbia to Fulton. Race information is given.
 
News From: Monday, September 2, 2002
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   Heart of America Marathon ready for another running (Digital Missourian)
September 2 marks the 43rd running of the Heart of America Marathon. This article traces some of the history of the race and some of its moments.
 
News From: Tuesday, September 4, 2001
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   Guiding Light for Heart of America Marathoner (Missourian)
Scott Kent won his first Heart of America Marathon, his 23rd marathon overall, by remaining focused.
 
News From: Monday, September 3, 2001
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   The Heart of America Marathon races past hills, dogs (Missourian)
The Heart of America Marathon is a hilly route. Considered possibly the toughest non-mountain marathon, the race is run in the summer, making it even more of a challenge to endure.
 
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Hal Higdon's got a lot of Heart in the Heart of America Marathon (Missourian)
Hal Higdon, who ran his first Heart of America Marathon back in 1968 has returned and is using the venue as one of seven marathons he'll run to raise money for the American Heart Association.
 
  Human Interest Story
   Heart of America Marathon still running strong (Missourian)
The first Heart of America Marathon in 1960 consisted of five Missouri University runners trying to prove their mettle against--Boxers?
 

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