Veterans Marathon and Half Marathon
Veterans Marathon and Half Marathon is a running race on November 14, 2026 in Columbia City, IN, with entry fees from $60 to $80.
- Date
- November 14, 2026 (114 days to go)
- Price
- $60–$80
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Race Beyond Limits is honored to continue the tradition of the Bird family and serve as the new hosts of the 18th Annual Veterans Marathon, a superb event honoring our nation’s Veterans. Located in the heart of northeast Indiana, Columbia City is a small-town community with true Hoosier values. It’s a community rooted in its agricultural heritage, strengthened by its commercial and residential development, and proud of its hometown heroes.
In honor of all of our Veterans this year the Veterans Marathon will be honoring the Army for its 18th running of the race. A portion of the profits from the event will be donated to local Veteran charities. The course will follow the same route it has over the last several years and it remains a Boston Qualifier!
Start time:
8:00 am EST for the Marathon
8:00 am EST for the Half Marathon
*Marathon runners will need to be able to complete the first course by 11:15 am. If they are not back to start the second loop by this time they will be dropped to the half marathon distance as our permits require a portion of the roads to reopen at that time.
End time:
Both the half and full marathon end at 2:00 pm EST.
Marathon ( 2 Loops) USATF Certification #:IN17015TDK.
Half Marathon USATF Certification #:IN17014TDK.
Packet Pickup: Pick up will be inside the Clugston building.
Friday 11/13: 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Saturday 11/14: 6:30 am to 7:30 am
Post-Race:
Post Race festivities will include hot soups and other refreshments for runners and age group awards for the top 2 finishers in each age division.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
49°
Typical Low
32°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Columbia City, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Columbia City, IN
Population
9,975
as of 2023
City Elevation
830 ft
Nearest Airport
FWA
Fort Wayne International Airport · 19 mi
Major Hub
IND
Indianapolis International Airport · 109 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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114
Days to train
- Race
- Veterans Marathon and Half Marathon
- Date
- November 14, 2026
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Veterans Marathon and Half Marathon
Nov 14, 2026