Honoring our Heroes Marathon
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Race Day
36–55°F · Feels cool
Total elevation gain
Moderate rolling hills · Net elevation change −131 ft
Crowd Rating
Quiet course sections
The Lowdown
The Honoring our Heroes Marathon is run on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from Salem to Rolla, Missouri, in the Ozarks. It is an all-charity event: it has raised over $200,000 for veterans' causes since its first running in 2016. Buses carry marathoners from Lions Club Park in Rolla to the Dent County Commons in Salem for a 7:00 am start. The course follows Highway 72 north to Rolla, then runs along Lions Club Drive and the Deible Loop of the Acorn Trail into Lions Club Park, where it circles the lake before the finish at the Lions Den. It is hilly but almost entirely paved, USATF certified (MO21016MU) and a Boston qualifier. The time limit is seven hours. Veterans, active military, spouses and dependents get 50% off registration, and every distance has a Light (20 lb) and Heavy (40 lb) ruck division. A half marathon, marathon relay, 10K and 5K run the same morning, and virtual entries are also offered.
Questions about the Honoring our Heroes Marathon 2026
When is the Honoring our Heroes Marathon 2026?
Saturday, November 21, 2026.
Where is the Honoring our Heroes Marathon?
Salem to Rolla, Missouri, United States.
What time does the Honoring our Heroes Marathon start?
The race starts at 7:00 AM, local time.
What is the Honoring our Heroes Marathon time limit?
7 hours.
How do I enter the Honoring our Heroes Marathon 2026?
Registration is open. Ways in: Register online through RunSignup; there is no registration on race day.
How much does the Honoring our Heroes Marathon 2026 cost?
Marathon: $108.
When and where is packet pickup for the Honoring our Heroes Marathon?
Nov 20, 2026: Packets are handed out from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm at the Lions Den in Rolla.
What is the Honoring our Heroes Marathon elevation gain?
250 m (820 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: −40 m (131 ft). Moderate rolling hills.
What is the Honoring our Heroes Marathon course like?
It passes Dent County Commons, Salem, Highway 72 and Lions Club Drive, Rolla.
What is the weather like at the Honoring our Heroes Marathon?
Race-day temperatures are usually 2–13 °C (36–55 °F). Feels cool.
Where are the Honoring our Heroes Marathon results?
The official 2025 results are on the organizer's site. Official results
Is the Honoring our Heroes Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event.
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