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Race Overview
The Heart of America Marathon, established in 1960, is the second-oldest continuously running marathon in the United States. This challenging race features a 26.2-mile course that begins and ends at the Boone County History and Culture Center in Columbia, Missouri. Runners navigate approximately 5.5 miles of well-maintained gravel roads and trails, including the scenic Katy Trail along the Missouri River, and face the renowned Easley Hill. The event is known for its community-focused, low-frills atmosphere, emphasizing heat, hills, and humidity as integral parts of the race experience.
WikipediaFAQ
When is the 2026 Heart of America Marathon?
The 2026 Heart of America Marathon will be held on Monday September 7, 2026.
Is the Heart of America Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualfier?
Yes, the Heart of America Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.
Heart of America Marathon Weather History
Heart of America Marathon Weather Averages
Average Temp: 74°, Average Low: 65°, Average High: 85°
| Time | 6AM | 7AM | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 65° | 65° | 67° | 71° | 75° | 78° | 80° | 82° |
| Feel | 65° | 65° | 67° | 71° | 76° | 80° | 82° | 85° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 5mph | 5mph | 5mph | 7mph | 8mph | 9mph | 9mph | 10mph |
| Dew | 62° | 62° | 63° | 64° | 65° | 65° | 64° | 64° |
| RunScore |  | | | |  | |  | |
Heart of America Marathon 2025
Sep 1, 2025
Partly cloudy throughout the day.
Low: 62°, High: 78°
| Time | 6AM | 7AM | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp |  62° | 62° | 63° | 65° | 69° | 71° | 73° | 74° |
| Feel | 62° | 62° | 63° | 65° | 69° | 71° | 73° | 74° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 4mph | 3mph | 2mph | 4mph | 5mph | 4mph | 7mph | 4mph |
| Dew | 57° | 57° | 58° | 57° | 56° | 55° | 54° | 53° |
| RunScore |  | | | | | | | |
Heart of America Marathon 2024
Sep 2, 2024
Clear conditions throughout the day.
Low: 56°, High: 79°
| Time | 6AM | 7AM | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp |  56° |  56° | 60° | 65° | 69° | 71° | 74° | 76° |
| Feel | 56° | 56° | 60° | 65° | 69° | 71° | 74° | 76° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 5mph | 7mph | 6mph | 10mph | 9mph | 9mph | 9mph | 8mph |
| Dew | 53° | 53° | 54° | 55° | 52° | 51° | 49° | 47° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | | |
Heart of America Marathon 2023
Sep 4, 2023
Clear conditions throughout the day.
Low: 73°, High: 94°
| Time | 6AM | 7AM | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 74° | 73° | 76° | 80° | 84° | 88° | 91° | 93° |
| Feel | 74° | 73° | 76° | 85° | 91° | 96° | 98° | 99° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 6mph | 6mph | 7mph | 8mph | 7mph | 10mph | 10mph | 12mph |
| Dew | 71° | 71° | 72° | 73° | 73° | 74° | 72° | 70° |
| RunScore | | | | |  |  | | |
Heart of America Marathon 2022
Sep 5, 2022
Partly cloudy throughout the day.
Low: 68°, High: 78°
| Time | 6AM | 7AM | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 70° | 70° | 70° | 71° | 72° | 73° | 74° | 73° |
| Feel | 70° | 70° | 70° | 71° | 72° | 73° | 74° | 73° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 6mph | 5mph | 6mph | 6mph | 8mph | 8mph | 7mph | 7mph |
| Dew | 68° | 68° | 69° | 69° | 69° | 69° | 69° | 69° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | | |
Heart of America Marathon 2019
Sep 2, 2019
Clearing in the afternoon.
Low: 61°, High: 85°
| Time | 6AM | 7AM | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp |  62° | 61° | 64° | 67° | 73° | 75° | 78° | 80° |
| Feel | 62° | 61° | 64° | 67° | 73° | 75° | 78° | 83° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 0mph | 0mph | 0mph | 4mph | 4mph | 4mph | 6mph | 6mph |
| Dew | 60° | 60° | 63° | 66° | 68° | 67° | 67° | 68° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | | |
Heart of America Marathon 2018
Sep 3, 2018
Partly cloudy throughout the day.
Low: 74°, High: 90°
| Time | 6AM | 7AM | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 74° | 74° | 76° | 78° | 82° | 84° | 87° | 89° |
| Feel | 74° | 74° | 76° | 78° | 86° | 89° | 91° | 93° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 6mph | 5mph | 6mph | 7mph | 9mph | 12mph | 11mph | 14mph |
| Dew | 72° | 72° | 72° | 72° | 71° | 70° | 68° | 69° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | | |
Heart of America Marathon 2017
Sep 4, 2017
Clear conditions throughout the day.
Low: 66°, High: 91°
| Time | 6AM | 7AM | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 70° | 69° | 72° | 75° | 80° | 84° | 87° | 89° |
| Feel | 70° | 69° | 72° | 75° | 80° | 89° | 92° | 94° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 6mph | 6mph | 8mph | 10mph | 14mph | 11mph | 12mph | 13mph |
| Dew | 67° | 67° | 69° | 70° | 71° | 71° | 71° | 70° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | | |
Heart of America Marathon 2016
Sep 5, 2016
Clear conditions throughout the day.
Low: 65°, High: 89°
| Time | 6AM | 7AM | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 65° | 66° | 68° | 74° | 79° | 83° | 85° | 87° |
| Feel | 65° | 66° | 68° | 74° | 79° | 87° | 90° | 92° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 5mph | 5mph | 4mph | 7mph | 10mph | 10mph | 11mph | 10mph |
| Dew | 63° | 64° | 66° | 68° | 69° | 70° | 70° | 70° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | | |
Heart of America Marathon 2010
Sep 6, 2010
Clear conditions throughout the day.
Low: 63°, High: 86°
| Time | 6AM | 7AM | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 63° | 65° | 65° | 70° | 74° | 79° | 81° | 83° |
| Feel | 63° | 65° | 65° | 70° | 74° | 79° | 82° | 83° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 11mph | 13mph | 10mph | 14mph | 15mph | 18mph | 14mph | 21mph |
| Dew | 50° | 49° | 50° | 52° | 54° | 57° | 61° | 61° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | | |
Heart of America Marathon 2006
Sep 4, 2006
Partly cloudy throughout the day.
Low: 59°, High: 79°
| Time | 6AM | 7AM | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 59° | 59° | 61° | 63° | 66° | 68° | 72° | 77° |
| Feel | 59° | 59° | 61° | 63° | 66° | 68° | 72° | 77° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 5mph | 6mph | 3mph | 4mph | 1mph | 4mph | 0mph | 5mph |
| Dew | 58° | 58° | 60° | 61° | 62° | 63° | 62° | 60° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | | |