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516 </div> 517 </div> 518 </div> 519 </div> 520 521 522 <span class="rsuGenericWebsiteBanner__heroImageOpacity"></span> 523 <span class="rsuGenericWebsiteBanner__gradient"></span> 524</div> 525 </div> 526 527 <main id="mainContent" class="rsuGenericWebsiteTemplate__main"> 528 529 530 531 532 533 534 535<div> 536 537 538 539 540 <div id="section-1-2" class="rsuWebsiteSection rsuWebsiteSection--restrictedWidth overflow-visible"> 541 <div class="rsuWebsiteSection__column rsuWebsiteSection__theme--0 padding-lr-0 "> 542 543 544 545 546 547 <div id="component-2806821" class=" "> 548 549 550 551 552<div id="component-2806822" class="rsuWebsiteSection__contentItem padding-b-10 ta-left"> 553 <h2 class="rsuWebsiteSection__title"></h2> 554 <div class="userSuppliedHtml"><h5 style="text-align:center"><strong><span style="color:#000000">The</span> Columbia Track Club <span style="color:#000000">Presents</span></strong></h5> 555<h5 style="text-align:center"><strong><span style="color:#000000">The 67th Heart of America Marathon & the 7th annual relay</span></strong></h5> 556<h5 style="text-align:center"><strong><span style="color:#000000">T</span><span style="color:#000000">he 2nd oldest marathon in the US with a continuous live-race tradition!</span></strong></h5> 557<p>Â </p> 558<h3><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"><strong>Important Information</strong></span></h3> 559<ul><li><strong><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><a style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OSfeCnXC7LUNRlYUPU_yMeoXElpB2Grt/view?usp=drive_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Runner Instructions & Map</a></span></strong><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"></span></li><li><strong style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><a style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ct-bJ9GqKtFHUtEq7mqHNbDMLD-JKqwx/view?usp=drive_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Certification Map / Relay / Water / Portable Toilets</a></strong></li><li><a style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )" href="https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4593974209/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>MapMyRun Course Map & GPX File </strong></a><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">(GPX: Click Download, Download GPX to save file to your phone or computer)Â </span></li></ul> 560<p>Â </p> 561<p><strong>Why Run the Heart of America Marathon?</strong></p> 562<ul><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Continuously running since 1960 â be part of history</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Home of the world-famous Easley Hill</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Run the race with HEART â heat, hills, and humidity included at no extra charge</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Low-frill, hometown feel with deep community roots</span></li></ul> 563<h3><span style="font-size:18pt;color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"><strong>Event Details</strong></span></h3> 564<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong>Location:</strong><br /><a href="https://boonehistory.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Boone County History and Culture Center</a> (Nifong Park)<br />3801 Ponderosa St, Columbia, MO 65201<br /></span></p> 565<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong>Start Time:</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size:12pt">6:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT)</span><br /><span style="font-size:12pt">First Monday in September</span></p> 566<p>â Please Note:</p> 567<ul><li>Six-hour time limit (strictly enforced)</li><li>Finish area closes at 12:00 p.m.</li><li>Please do not ask for cutoff extensions</li></ul> 568<h3><span style="font-size:18pt;color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"><strong>Marathon Registration Pricing</strong></span></h3> 569<div>Â </div> 570<div><span style="font-size:12pt">February 14 â May 25 - $82.50 or less ($75 + $7.50 or less processing)</span><br /><span style="font-size:12pt">May 26 â July 4 - $93.10 or less ($85.00 + $8.10 or less processing)</span><br /><span style="font-size:12pt">July 5 â August 30 - $103.70 or less ($95 + $8.70 or less processing)</span></div> 571<div><span style="font-size:12pt">August 31Â - September 5 (noon) - $114.30 or less ($105 + $9.30 or less processing)</span></div> 572<div> 573<ul><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Shirt size not guaranteed for registrations after August 24</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Final pricing depends on number of registrants per transaction</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Register early to ensure your preferred shirt size</span></li></ul> 574</div> 575<div> 576<h3><span style="font-size:18pt;color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"><strong>Relay (50-Team Limit)</strong></span></h3> 577<p><strong>Teams of 2â4 runners</strong></p> 578<p><span style="font-size:12pt">Each team member registers and pays separately</span></p> 579<p><span style="font-size:12pt">Feb 14 â May 25 â $55.00 or less ($50 + $5.00 or less processing fee)</span><br /><span style="font-size:12pt">May 26 â July 4 â $71.90 or less ($65 + $6.90 or less processing fee)</span><br /><span style="font-size:12pt">July 5 â Aug 30 â $87.80 or less ($80 + $7.80 or less processing fee)</span></p> 580<p><strong>Important Relay Notes:</strong></p> 581<ul><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">No relay registrations after August 30</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Team changes must be submitted by September 4</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Team captains are encouraged to create a team password</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Do not join a team unless invited</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt">Relay teams are responsible for arranging their own transportation. Shuttle service will not be provided.
581</li></ul> 582<p style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">The relay course follows the same course as the marathon, therefore the same course information given above applies to the relay as well. Relay teams  may have 2 - 4 members who work together to complete the traditional marathon course. </span></p> 583<p style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Relay legs:</span></p> 584<ul><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Leg 1 - 3.8 miles (Start Line to Veterans United (VU), southern entrance from Providence)</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Leg 2 - 7.7 miles (VU to Cooperâs Landing)</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Leg 3 - 6.9 miles (Cooperâs Landing to Pierpont General Store)</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Leg 4 - 7.8 miles (Pierpont General Store to Finish)</span></li></ul> 585</div> 586<h3><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 );font-size:18pt"><strong>Registration Policies</strong></span></h3> 587<div> 588<ul><li style="font-weight:bold;font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong><span style="color:#000000">No race-day registration</span></strong></span></li><li style="font-weight:bold;font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong><span style="color:#000000">No refunds</span></strong><span style="color:#000000"></span></span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">Optional race insurance available at checkout</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">Transfers to another runner (same event) allowed until <strong>September 5 at noon. </strong>Please process through your RunSignUp account. See <a href="https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062921-transfer-to-another-runner" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062921-transfer-to-another-runner</a></span></li></ul> 589</div> 590<h3><span style="font-size:18pt;color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"><strong>Course Overview</strong></span></h3> 591<div> 592<ul><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">26.2 miles starting and finishing at Nifong Park</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Includes approximately 5 miles of well-maintained gravel roads/trails</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Katy Trail, Missouri River views, Cooperâs Landing, Pierpont General Store</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Features the legendary Easley Hill</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Open course â runners must run single file where required</span></li></ul> 593<strong>USATF Certification:</strong> #MO21024MU</div> 594<div> </div> 595<div><strong><span style="background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );color:rgb( 53 , 152 , 219 )"><a style="background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );color:rgb( 53 , 152 , 219 )" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ct-bJ9GqKtFHUtEq7mqHNbDMLD-JKqwx/view" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Certification Map / Relay / Water / Portable Toilets</a></span></strong></div> 596<div> </div> 597<div><a href="https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4593974209/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 53 , 152 , 219 )">MapMyRun Course Map & GPX File</span></strong></span></a> (GPX: Click Download, Download GPX to save file to your phone or computer) </div> 598<div> </div> 599<div><strong><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Course Description: </span></strong></div> 600<div><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><br /><span style="font-size:12pt">26.2 miles starting at the Boone County History and Culture Center at Nifong Park, running 11.5 miles down to the Katy Trail, (formerly the MKT Trail Line, now part of the U.S Rails-to Trails system) for 1.5 miles along the scenic Missouri River, past Cooperâs Landing and the historic community of Easley, from where Easley Hill (Route N) affectionately takes its name.  Picturesque rural landscape abou
600nds along the winding uphill Route N. Passing the Pierpont General Store, a building which has stood since 1889, the course skirts Rock Bridge State Park before heading back toward Columbia, to Philips Lake, then back to the Boone County History and Culture Center. **Please note, approximately 3.2 miles of the course is on well-maintained gravel roads/trail to include, the Katy Trail (1 mi),  East Bonne Femme Church Rd and South Gans Creek Rd (2.2 mi). This is an open course. Runners must run single file on trafficked roads.</span></span></div> 601<div> </div> 602<div> 603<h3><span style="font-size:18pt"><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"><strong>Aid Stations (13 Total)</strong></span></span></h3> 604<p><span style="font-size:12pt">Water and ice at all stations; sports drink starting at Cooperâs Landing</span></p> 605<p><span style="font-size:12pt">Stations at miles:</span><br /><span style="font-size:12pt">3.8, 7, 9.7, 11.5, 12.5, 15, 16.5, 18, 20, 22, 23, 24.5, 25</span></p> 606<p><span style="font-size:12pt">â No nutrition provided â plan accordingly</span></p> 607<p><span style="font-size:12pt">#1 - Veteran's United - southernmost entrance from Providence (Mile 3.8)</span><br /><span style="font-size:12pt">#2 - Route K/Old Plank (Mile 7)</span><br /><span style="font-size:12pt">#3 - Smith Hatchery/Dothage Rd (Mile 9.7)</span><br /><span style="font-size:12pt">#4 - Cooper's Landing (Mile 11.5)</span><br /><span style="font-size:12pt">#5 - Bottom of Easley Hill (Mile 12.5)</span><br /><span style="font-size:12pt">#6 - Nashville Church/Sapp (Mile 15)</span><br /><span style="font-size:12pt">#7 - Burton & Hutchens - 8802 S Route N (Mile 16.5)</span><br /><span style="font-size:12pt">#8 - Pierpont General Store(Mile 18)</span><br /><span style="font-size:12pt">#9 - Shooting Star Trailhead (Mile 20)</span><br /><span style="font-size:12pt">#10 - Conservation Office (Mile 22)</span><br /><span style="font-size:12pt">#11 - In and out at Philips Lake (Mile 23)</span><br /><span style="font-size:12pt">#12 - Tolton High School (Mile 24.5)</span><br /><span style="font-size:12pt">#13 - Nocona/near Aria Apartments (Mile 25)</span><br /><span style="font-size:12pt"> </span><br /><span style="font-size:12pt">We will have volunteers to patrol and clean up after, but the fewer stops we need to make the better.  Runners are responsible for planning their own appropriate hydration and fuel.  This is a tough and hot course.   </span></p> 608<h3><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:18pt;color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"><strong>Portable Toilets</strong></span></span></h3> 609<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Toilet facilities will be located at the Start line. Three will be located outside, and the History Center, although closed until 9 am, will open for runners to use their indoor front area restrooms at 0530. Please stay in their front area if you go in. There is also a public restroom behind the History Center. Ask a volunteer for directions.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"> </span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">VU (Mile 3.8)</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Rt K/Old Plank turnoff (Mile 7)</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Cooper's Landing (indoor restrooms available, Mile 11.5)</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Nashville Church/Sapp (Mile 15)</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Pierpont General Store - port-a-pot (Mile 18)</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Shooting Star Trailhead (Mile 20)</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Philips Lake - park flush toilets (Mile 23) </span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Finish area (park bathrooms)</span></span></p> 610<h3><span style="font-size:18pt;color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"><strong>Packet Pickup</strong></span></h3> 611</div> 612<div> 613<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong>Sunday:</strong> 2:00â5:00 p.m.</span><br /><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong>Race Day:</strong> 5:00â5:30 a.m.</span></p> 614<p><span style="font-size:12pt">Location: Boone County History and Culture Center</span></p> 615<ul><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">No shirt size changes at pickup. If we have extra sizes after the race, we might be able to swap your shirt.</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">One relay member may pick up for the entire team</span></li></ul> 616<h3><span style="font-size:18pt;color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"><strong>Awards (No Double Dipping â 24 Total)</strong></span></h3> 617<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong>Marathon</strong></span></p> 618<ul><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Overall: 1stâ3rd M/F</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Masters (40+): 1stâ3rd M/F</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Super Masters (50+): 1st M/F</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Grand Masters (60+): 1st M/F</span></li></ul> 619<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong>Relay</strong></span></p> 620<ul><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Overall 1st, 2nd, 3rd (regardless of team size or gender)</span></li></ul> 621<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong>Special Awards</strong></span></p> 622<ul><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Dave Schulte Award â Most improved performance (M/F)</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Joe Schroeder Award â First-time marathon winners (M/F)</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Average Joe Award â Closest to the mean finishing time</span></li></ul> 623</div> 624<h3><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 );font-size:18pt"><strong>Post-Race & Amenities</strong></span></h3> 625<div> 626<ul><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">Post-race snacks and water at finish</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">Finish-line celebration open to all</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">Boone County History and Culture Center open 9 a.m.â12 p.m. (free admission, air-conditioned)</span></li></ul> 627<p><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 );font-size:12pt">Additional information to be announced.</span></p> 628</div> 629<h3><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 );font-size:18pt"><strong>Shirts</strong></span></h3> 630<div> 631<ul><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">Lightweight Unisex Long Sleeve Quarter Zip</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:12pt">(Extras +$20.00)</span><br /></span></li></ul> 632</div> 633<div><span style="font-size:12pt"><em><span style="color:#000000">Color: White</span></em></span></div> 634<div> </div> 635<h3><span style="color:#000000"><strong><span style="font-size:18pt;color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )">Lodging</span><br /></strong></span></h3> 636<p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt"><strong>TownePlace Suites by Mariott Columbia</strong> (0.8 miles from start)<br /><a href="https://app.marriott.com/reslink?id=1771019811075&key=GRP&app=resvlink" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Group rate</a>: <strong>$139/night </strong>(click on link)<br />Booking deadline: Monday, August 10, 2026</span></p> 637<h3><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 );font-size:18pt"><strong>Volunteer & Charity</strong></span></h3> 638<div> 639<ul><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">Volunteers needed. Sign <a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/MO/Columbia/heartofamericamarathon" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a> or contact <a href="mailto:comoheart1960@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">comoheart1960@gmail.com</a></span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">Charity Partner: <a href="https://www.midmofisherhouse.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>Mid-Missouri Fisher House</strong></a></span></li></ul> 640</div> 641<h3><span style="color:#000000"><strong><span style="font-size:18pt;color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )">Chip Timing</span><br /></strong></span></h3> 642<div> </div> 643<div><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">Chip timing is by Kinetic Timing.  Awards will be given based on gun times, while official results and records will be based on chip times.</span></div> 644<h3> </h3> 645<h3><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 );font-size:18pt"><strong>Fitness for Event/Medical</strong></span></h3> 646<p><span style="font-size:12pt">No one should attempt this race without proper training and medical advice. Any runner must retire from the race at once if directed to do so by an event official or physician. A sweep vehicle will pick up runners who are not able to complete the marathon in the allotted time. THERE IS A SIX HOUR TIME LIMIT. The finish area will close at noon. Please do not ask us to extend the cutoff. </span></p> 647<div><span style="font-size:12pt">There will be medical support on the course and at the finish line.</span> </div> 648<h3> </h3> 649<h3><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 );font-size:18pt"><strong>Information Contact</strong></span></h3> 650<p><span style="font-size:12pt">"Like" Heart of America on Facebook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/heartofamericamarathon" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/heartofamericamarathon</a> for updates and to send messages, or email Columbia Track Club <a href="mailto:columbiatrackclub@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">columbiatrackclub@gmail.com</a></span></p> 651<h3><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"><b><span style="font-size:18pt">*IMPORTANT NOTICE*</span></b></span></h3> 652<h3><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"><b><span style="font-size:18pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Before registering for the Historic Heart of America Marathon please make note of what others have said about this race below. This marathon has the reputation of being tough.</span></span></b></span></h3> 653<p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt"><b>Most loved parts:</b></span></p> 654<ul><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Easley Hill</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Running on the Katy Trail along the Missouri River</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Trail/Gravel Roads, (approximately 5.5 miles gravel roads) rural feel</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Community support</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Running past Pierpont General Store and their aid station</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Running past Cooperâs Landing and their aid station</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Historic</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Hometown feel</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Low on frill</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Challenging</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Special awards instead of age group awards</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Heat, hills and humidity</span></li></ul> 655<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><b><span style="color:#000000">Least loved parts: </span></b></span></p> 656<ul><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Easley Hill</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">
656Trail/Gravel roads, (approx.. 5.5 miles gravel roads) rural feel</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Roundabouts - 4 of âem, and no cutting across. You run 4 roundabouts in a clockwise fashion.</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">6 hr cut off - Firm.</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Low on frill (âWhat? No Gu?â â âThatâs right. Plan your own nutritionâ)</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">The 13 Aid stations are not evenly spaced (check map and locations prior to race to plan)</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Open course, traffic on Rt. K and Rt. N</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Challenging</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Last 4 miles (often in the heat and full sun)</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">No age group awards</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Heat, hills and humidity</span></li></ul> 657<h3><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 );font-size:18pt"><b>Please Note </b></span></h3> 658<ol><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">6 hour cut off â (marathon and relay)</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Approximately 5.5 miles of the course is on well-maintained gravel roads/trail</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">There are roundabouts. The course goes around them in a clockwise fashion on the sidewalk.</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">This is no frill. 13 Aid Stations are provided with water and/or sports drink. No nutrition is provided.</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Pacing is not allowed. No bicycles pacing runners</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Open course with some narrow, winding roads (Route N). Runners must run single file.</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Non-race sanctioned drive alongs or ride alongs (bicycles) are not allowed.</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Wheelchair users should be aware that this course contains 5.5 miles of gravel road/trail, significant inclines, and declines, begins in the dark, is not a closed course and significant parts of the course are run on roads with no shoulders.</span></li></ol> 659<h3><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 );font-size:18pt"><b>Our Host</b></span></h3> 660<div> </div> 661<div><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">The Boone County History and Culture Center will open all of their curated historic homes and the museum from 9 am â 12 pm for visitors and racers and other guests to take in the history of their interiors. It is all free admission. There is also the replica Easily store in the Village near the finish line. The original Easley store was located in Easley at the foot of Easley Hill along the marathon course. Please take the time to visit inside the History Center (itâs air conditioned!) and the historic houses. It is through their strong work, support, and generosity that we have this magnificent venue for HOA.  </span></div> 662<div> </div> 663<div><span style="font-size:18pt;color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"><strong>Award Descriptions</strong></span></div> 664<div> </div> 665<div><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt"><strong>The Dave Schulte Award for Improved Performance</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size:12pt">Will be awarded to the runners M/F who most improves his/her time (% improvement) from a previous (any year) personal best of under 5:00. Dave Schulte was a charter member of the Columbia Track Club and its first Secretary-Treasurer. Dave died of melanoma cancer in December, 1973. He was one of those persons who never had any thought of winning any race or even any age group award. His main objective was personal improvement and he strove mightily to achieve that in many CTC races. For many years he was in charge of results for the marathon and he was the first person to get an accurate measurement of the course with a bicycle and Jones Counter.</span></div> 666<div> </div> 667<div><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt"><strong>The Joe Schroeder Award</strong></span></div> 668<div><span style="font-size:12pt">(New in 2019)! Entrants who will run HOA as their first marathon will be eligible to win this award. The male and female who, from the first-timer marathoner field, crosses the finish line first will be recipients of the Schroeder Award. Joe Schroeder ran his first marathon and was the winner of the first Heart of America Marathon in 1960. Running the original course from Columbia to Fulton in his cross country shoes and putting tape over the spikes to cushion his feet against city concrete, Joe finished in an impressive 3:57. His longest run previously had been 6 miles. Joe also ran the second HOA and oversaw timers for many years. Joe was a life-long lover of athletics, and he and his wife, Darlene, were active volunteers in many aspects of the community. Joe and Darlene have four children who all continue to supp
668ort the Heart of America Marathon.</span></div> 669<div> </div> 670<div><span style="font-size:12pt"><b><span style="color:#000000">The Average Joe Award</span></b></span><br /><span style="font-size:12pt">(New in 2021)! This award will be given to the M or F who comes closest to the mean (average) time, either above or below, or perhaps, having the exact time as the mean. If there is a tie, the award goes to the slowest. The Average Joe Award is given in honor of Joe Duncan â Race Director of HOA for 47 years and an average runner! Joeâs first race of any kind, at age 32 was the 1966 HOA, the 7th Annual, with some 2 and a half weeks of âtraining.â Joe has been in 855 races all total. Joe ran 9 HOA, and never ran faster than the mean time. He thinks the âAverage Joe Awardâ sounds better than the âMean Joe Awardâ! Joe Duncan is listed in Road Race Managementâs all time longest serving race directors and as of 2020, held the position of 3rd longest in that list.</span></div> 671<div> </div> 672<h3><strong><span style="font-size:18pt"><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )">About Columbia Track Club</span></span></strong></h3> 673<p><span style="font-size:12pt">Founded in 1968, <a href="https://www.columbiatrackclub.com/about" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Columbia Track Club</a> is a dedicated nonprofit organization and proud member of USA Track & Field, committed to promoting health, fitness, and fun through distance running and race-walking for all ages. Our mission is to foster a supportive community that encourages individual improvement, embraces competition, and provides accessible events that enhance the athletic experience for both recreational and competitive athletes. We aim to inspire a lifelong love for running while giving back to the community through youth programs and charitable initiatives.</span></p> 674<div> 675<ul><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Summer Youth Program: </strong></span>This five-week program stresses personal improvement for kids ages 3 to 18. From May to June, nearly 300 youth compete in running and walking events (ranging from 50-yard dash to 1-mile run) and field events.</span></li></ul> 676</div> 677<div> 678<ul><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>CTC Colts: </strong></span>The Colts are a competitive running team for kids ages 6 to 14. This program, part of the Central Missouri Athletics Circuit, promotes healthy activity and opportunities through running for boys and girls. The team practices together once a week in the fall and runs cross-country.</span></li></ul> 679</div> 680<div> 681<ul><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Community Goodwill: </strong></span>In 2001, CTC donated a water fountain to the MKT trailhead at Scott Boulevard. In addition, CTC has given a helping hand to several hospitals and charitable organizations over the years. <a href="https://engage.fisherhouse.org/site/Donation2?df_id=2419&mfc_pref=T&2419.donation=form1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Fisher House</a> has been a Charity Partner of the Heart of America Marathon since 2020.</span></li></ul> 682</div> 683<div> </div> 684<div><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong><em>If you would like to learn more or join Columbia Track Club for $20, click <a href="https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/ColumbiaTrackClub" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>. </em></strong></span></div> 685<div> </div> 686<h3><span style="font-size:18pt;color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"><strong>Disability Accommodations</strong></span></h3> 687<div><em><strong><br /></strong></em><span style="font-size:12pt">Requests should be submitted as early as possible to</span><br /><span style="font-size:12pt">📧 <a href="mailto:comoheart1960@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">comoheart1960@gmail.com</a></span></div></div> 688 </div> 689 690 </div> 691 692 </div> 693 </div> 694 695 <div id="section-1" class="rsuWebsiteSection rsuWebsiteSection--restrictedWidth "> 696 <div class="rsuWebsiteSection__multiColumn rsuWebsiteSection__theme--0 "> 697 698 699 700 701 702 <div id="component-2800414" class="rsuWebsiteSection__content r
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