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Each participant will receive a water-resistant shell joins a breathable mesh liner giving this jacket transitional, all-season versatility with plenty of stretch for movement. More details below.

  • 100% polyester knit shell bonded to a water-resistant film insert and a 100% polyester mesh interior
  • 1000MM fabric waterproof rating
  • 1000G/M² fabric breathability rating
  • Full-length interior storm flap with chin guard
  • Reverse coil center front zipper
  • Front zippered pockets
  • Elastic binding at cuffs
  • Open hem with adjustable locking drawcord

Veterans Marathon 26.2 window decal

A pair of gloves

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5k Records

Mens Record Matt Kimbrell of Muncie, IN 15:57 2020

Female Record Alissa McKaig of Fort Wayne, IN 17:16.75 2014

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5k Awards

Overall and Masters Male and Female receive an Indiana shaped Limestone award made in Bloomington, Indiana

All 5k finishers will receive a finishers coin at the finish line for 2024.

Overall Team Award will consist of a unique Team trophy designed by the Whitley County 911 Communications that will awarded to the top team with the fastest total time.

2023 Team Concord 3 Musketeers 54:31.8* Team Record
Award donated by the Whitley County EMS

2022 Team DIZ Winners 56:19.9
Award donated by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department

2021 RCC Timing Team Winners 54:39.6
Award donated by the Columbia City Police Department

2020 Heritage High School Patriots Team Winners 58:24.2
Award donated by Columbia City Fire Department

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5K Gear

Each participant will receive an embroidered Heroes 5K pom sock hat

Heroes 5K window decal

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5K Details

The Heroes 5k recognizes the Columbia City 911 Communications team for 2024. In recognition the team award will be designed and donated by the Columbia City 911 Communications.

Starting downtown Columbia City at 8:15 AM shortly after the Marathon starts the course follows the Marathon course west till branching off at the Oak Street and head down Old Trail Road. The Course will head out into the country before turning around and joining the Marathon Course to return to town for the final mile finishing alongside the Whitley County Courthouse.

Packet Pick-up Friday (1st) night is located at Running Around Screen Printing (227 West Van Buren Street Columbia City, IN 46725) from 3:00PM to 8:00PM (eastern time) and then race morning (2nd) on the Courthouse lawn by the Start/Finish line from 6:30AM to 7:45AM (eastern time)

There is 1 staffed Aid Station (Culligan Water) near the turn around on Old Trail Road.

3-Person Team Competition:
The Heroes 5K will be incorporating a team competition to the race. This will consist of 3 persons, Male or Female or any combination of that will compete for a team trophy. Scoring will be based off of the total time of the 3 persons finishing times added together.

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Half Marathon Details

Starting downtown Columbia City at 8:00 AM on East Van Buren Street the course heads west through town before looping through the countryside and then returning back into town finishing alongside the scenic Whitley County Courthouse on |marathondate|.

Packet Pick-up Friday(1st) night is located at Running Around Screen Printing (227 West Van Buren Street Columbia City, IN 46725) from 3:00PM to 8:00PM (eastern time) and then race morning(2nd) at the Start/Finish line on the Courthouse lawn from 6:30AM to 7:45AM (eastern time)

USATF Certification #:IN17014TDK

There are 7 fully staffed aid stations (Culligan water and Gatorade) along the course at the following mile markers: 2.5, 4 (GU Gels Available), 5, 7.5, 10, 11(GU Gels Available), and 12.5 miles.

Course Closes at 6 hours or 2:00 PM
Special consideration can be made if needed for an extended time allowance.

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Marathon details

Starting downtown Columbia City at 8:00 AM on East Van Buren Street the course heads west through town before looping through the countryside and then returning back into town by the start-line and heading out on loop 2 of the course. Repeating the same loop and then finishing alongside the scenic Whitley County Courthouse on |marathondate|.

Packet Pick-up Friday (1st) night is located at Running Around Screen Printing (227 West Van Buren Street Columbia City, IN 46725) from 3:00PM to 8:00PM (eastern time) and then race morning (2nd) by the Start/Finish line on the Courthouse Lawn from 6:30AM to 7:45AM (eastern time)

Marathon ( 2 Loops)  USATF Certification #:IN17015TDK

Boston Qualifier

There are 15 fully staffed aid stations (Culligan water, Gatorade and Gels) along the course at the following mile markers: 2.5, 4, 5, 7.5, 10, 11, 12.5 13.1, 15.5, 17, 18, 21, 23, 24, and 25.5 miles. There will also be Port a johns available around the course at all Aid Stations except 12.5/25.5 miles.

Course Closes at 6 hours or 2:00 PM
Special consideration can be made if needed for an extended time allowance.

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Race Day Spectators

Spectators are welcome throughout the course as long as they do not impede any runners or course support persons.

City Ordinance prohibits pets from downtown events. We ask that you respect this ordinance.

The Veterans Marathon is a Boston Qualifier and Sanctioned USATF event all standards and rules that are enforced by these governing bodies will be enforced. For reference to these rules the links below:
https://www.baa.org/


https://www.usatf.org/

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Race Day Awards

Awards will be presented at the event tent on the courthouse lawn at their respective times.

Marathon and Half Marathon awards:
Overall Male and Female as well as Overall Masters runners with receive large Indiana shaped limestone awards with a medallion representing that years respective branch.

Top 2 in each age division will receive a limestone award with a medallion representing that years respective branch.

Heroes 5K awards:
Overall and Masters Runners will receive Indiana shaped limestone with the years respective Hero medallion.

All finishers will receive a finishers coin at the finish line for 2024

Awards can be mailed out for a small shipping fee which can be purchased through our website.
You can pick up the awards in person at Running Around Screen Printing after Monday November 4th if needed.

Thank you to Indiana Metal Craft for creating our unique Made in USA, Made in Indiana awards.

http://www.indianaimc.com/

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Race Day Post Race

All post race festivities will take place on the courthouse lawn in and around the event tent.

Hot Soup will be available to all participants free of charge post race as well as other refreshments. Columbia City’s Local Elk Lodge #1417 will be on hand to serve.

Awards will take place shortly after each race in the event tent. Refer to the race day schedule for those times.

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