Start/Finish at the Boone County History and Culture Center Columbia, MO, winds through Boone County to the Missouri River, Katy Trail and back to Columbia

Heart of America Marathon

Pre-Race Review/ Lineup

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.

62nd Heart of America Marathon more back to normal this year

Post-Race Review/ Results

A gallery of photos taken during the 2021 Heart of America Marathon on September 6.

Hundreds compete in Heart of America marathon

Spokesperson Kathy Lee talked about the 2021 Heart of America Marathon route set on September 6.

Paul Pepper: Kathy Lee, Heart of American Marathon

Absolutely Fantastic Event, Joe Duncan Great!

A 'small' race, but WELL worth the effort.

very nice people, very pleasant scenery - mostly!

Epic. Two hours in a Hawaiian tropical storm.

This is a challenging, well-organized marathon!

Well-organized, challenging, small marathon

Staff and volunteers a model for other races

It sure is a small marathon.... But a lot of heart

Fun, friendly, and fullfilling 1st Marathon

To FINISH This Marathon is THE goal (Hot & Hilly) 

$20 Entry, but You Get What You Pay For...

Personable Organization and Pleasant Scenery

Heart of America Marathon

Marathon Results