Honoring our Heroes Marathon
Honoring our Heroes Marathon in Rolla, MO, offers a scenic, hilly rural course to support veterans.
Race Date
Nov 21, 2026
Location
Rolla, MO
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Location
- Rolla, Missouri
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2 Miles, 10K, 5K, 13.1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 1,006
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
The Experience
The Honoring our Heroes Marathon in Rolla, Missouri, is a testament to community spirit and gratitude, with its course winding through beautiful, hilly rural country. Though described as "not for sissies" and featuring a challenging profile, the course is noted as being almost entirely paved, offering a unique running experience.
This event is deeply rooted in its mission, serving as an all-charity endeavor dedicated to raising funds for local veterans' causes and honoring those who have served. With a decade of editions on record, the race has cultivated a loyal following, with approximately 21% of its recent ~161 finishers returning in subsequent years. Runners typically hail from around 15 states, drawn by the race's patriotic theme and the promise of a "legendary" post-race party.
Participants can look forward to a free pasta party during packet pickup in Salem and a race day experience that emphasizes personal attention for every runner, walker, sponsor, and volunteer, reflecting its small-town, community-focused atmosphere.
Race-provided description
"All gave some...some gave all." We are free to run, thanks to the men and women who have defended this great country of ours. Join us for our all-charity event to raise funds for local veteran's causes and to honor those who have served. Our course isn't for sissies. It is beautiful, hilly, rural country, but our course is almost entirely paved. We have a free Pasta Party in Salem at packet pick up; our post-race party is legendary; we are small enough to provide personal attention to each runner, walker, sponsor, and volunteer. Plan to join us!
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
1061 S. Bishop Ave., Rolla, MO, 65401
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Rural
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Hilly
Net Drop/km
+0.14 m
Separation
74.0%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
MO21015MU · Honoring Our Heroes Half-Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Point-to-point course layout.
Quality Score
Runner Favorite8610 years running
~127 finishers a year
growing or steady
21% returning runners
USATF certified · 5 timing sources · 3 photos
runners from 15 states
winner 1:27:41
typical high 55°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
38°
Afternoon (High)
55°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.1"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
66%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 1,006 finishers actually crossed the line across 10 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
1,006
Median time
2:22:17
Latest turnout
161
States
34
Turnout by year
2018–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Honoring our Heroes Marathon?
The Honoring our Heroes Marathon is held on Saturday, November 21, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Honoring our Heroes Marathon take place?
It takes place in Rolla, Missouri.
What distances does the Honoring our Heroes Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2 Miles, 10K, 5K, 13.1 Miles.
Is the Honoring our Heroes Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Honoring our Heroes Marathon is a hilly, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Honoring our Heroes Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 1,006 runners who have completed the Honoring our Heroes Marathon.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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