Heart of America Marathon & Fun Team Relay

3801 Ponderosa St
Columbia, MO 65201

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The  Columbia Track Club Presents
The 60th Annual Heart of America Marathon & Fun Team Relay
Labor Day, Monday, September 2, 2019, 6AM
Columbia, Missouri

 

  • Continuously running since 1960 – Be a part of history
  • Home of the world-famous Easley Hill
  • Run the race with HEART! (heat, hills, and humidity included at no extra charge.)  
  • Please note:  6 hour time limit
Location Address:
Boone County History and Culture Center (Nifong Park), 3801 Ponderosa St, Columbia, MO 65201
 
Starting Time:  
6:00 a.m. central daylight savings time (CDT), the first Monday in September
 
Entry Fee:
Marathon - $60 from February 14 – July 4; $75 from July 5 – August 1;  $85 after August 1. 
Relay Team (2 - 4 members) - $120 from February 14 – July 4; $140 from July 5 – August 1st;  $160 after August 1.
 
There is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.
 
Entry Deadline:  
The Saturday before Labor Day at noon. There is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION. 
 
Fitness for Event:
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.
 
Chip Timing:
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.
 
Packet Pickup:
Sunday, September 1 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Boone County History and Culture Center (Nifong Park), 3801 Ponderosa St, Columbia, MO 65201. Race Day: 5:00 - 5:30 a.m. at the same location. No switching of shirt sizes at packet pick up. If we have extra sizes after the race, we might be able to swap your shirt.
 
Information Contact:
"Like" Heart of America on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/heartofamericamarathon for updates and to send messages, or email the race directors at comoheart1960@gmail.com
 
NEW for 2019 Fun Team Relay Information:
The Relay Team may have 2 - 4 members who work together to complete the traditional marathon course. Relay legs are 9.7 miles (Start to Smith Hatchery & Dothage), 5.2 miles (Smith Hatchery & Dothage to Sapp/Nashville Baptist Church), 4.9 miles (Sapp/Nashville Baptist Church to Shooting Star Trailhead, 5411 E Bonne Femme Church Rd), and 6.4 miles (Shooting Star Trailhead to Finish).
 
Pre-Race banquet celebrating 60 years of continuous running:
This banquet will feature special guests, history, pictures, stories, lore, tall tales . . . and great food! You may register for the pre-race banquet during the registration process for $20. Additional guests may also attend for $20. Please include yourself and the number of guests. The banquet will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 16 Hitt St, Columbia, MO 65201 on Sunday, September 1 from 5:30 - 7 p.m.
 
Aid Stations:
Aid Stations are about every 2-3 miles with water, Gatorade, ice, and enthusiastic volunteers.
 
Portable Toilets:
Will be located at the Start line, Rock Bridge Elementary (Mile 4), Rt. K/Old Plank Rd turnoff (Mile 7.2), Nashville Church/Sapp (Mile 14.7), Shooting Star Trailhead (Mile 19.7), Phillips Lake (Mile 22.5) and the Finish area (park bathrooms).  
 
Post-Race Gathering:
Post-race food is provided at the finish line.The post-race gathering, and awards ceremony will take place in the finish area. Shakespeare’s pizza will be delivered at intervals, and will be available for finishers and volunteers. Each registered runner and volunteer will receive 1 free slice of pizza. Additional slices can be purchased during the registration process for $2.00 per slice or $10.00 per pizza.
 
Chiropractic, massage therapy and other community health and wellness representatives will be on site for marathon finishers. We’ll begin our awards ceremony around 12:15 at the finish area.
 
Check our Facebook for updates on postrace fun!
 
Awards: 
Overall awards and age group awards will be given for the marathon.  The relay will give awards to the top 3 overall teams regardless of gender.  Awards will not be mailed.
 
The Dave Schulte Award for Improved Performance
Awarded to that runner who most improves his/her time from a previous 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.
 
Lodging:
Towne Place Suites by Marriott, 0.8 miles from the start/finish is offering group rates for Heart of America Marathon participants.
Address: 4400 Nocona Pkwy, Columbia, MO 65201, 573-817-0012 
 
Use this link to book at this hotel:
Book your group rate for Heart of America Marathon (last date to book at special $92 rate - 8/10/19) 
 
Hotels and other Columbia information can be found at VisitCoMo.
 
Course Certification:
The course is USATF certified - # 
 
Certification map (link to come later)
 
Map of course:
Course map
 
About Columbia Track Club (race beneficiary)
Established in 1968, CTC is a not-for-profit organization that supports the competitive and recreational athlete. We are a member of the Missouri Valley Association of USA Track & Field, the governing body of track and field, racewalking and distance running. The Columbia Track Club was awarded the 1999 Governor’s Fitness and Health Leadership Platinum Organization Award, which recognized the club’s focus on youth and community involvement.
 
Summer Youth Program
This five-week program stresses personal improvement for kids ages 3 to 18. From June to July, more than 100 youth compete in running and walking events (ranging from 50-yard dash to 1-mile run) and field events.
 
CTC Colts
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.
 
Scholarships
CTC annually awards $500 to $1,000 scholarships to one male and female from each local high school. To be considered for the scholarships, students must be involved in either track & field or cross-country and be an active member of CTC where he/she has volunteered in various running/walking events. The scholarships are funded by club memberships, club-sponsored events and private donations.
 
Community Goodwill
In 2001, CTC donated a water fountain to the MKT trailhead at Scott Boulevard. In addition, CTC lends a helping hand to several hospitals and charitable organizations.
 
If you would like to learn more or join Columbia Track Club for $20, click here


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