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Honoring Our Heroes Marathon

Rolla, MO
Saturday, November 16, 2024

  4.7 Stars from 3 Reviews

Description

The hilly, point-to-point Honoring Our Heroes Marathon course begins at the Commons Fairground in Salem and finishes at the Lions Club Park in Roll. The majority of the the course is along Highway 72 and is almost entirely paved.

"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!



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Race Information

Race Dates

2025: TBD
2024: Saturday, November 16, 2024


Course Information

Profile: Hilly
Type: Point to Point
Surface: Mostly on Road/Pavement

Boston Qualifier?: Yes
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: No


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 44°F (6°C)
Average High: 54°F (12°C)
Average Low: 34° F (1°C)



PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: Request Score
Course Score: Request Score


Race Size

2024: No Results
2023: 69 Finishers
2022: 50 Finishers
2021: 63 Finishers
2020: No Results
2019: 86 Finishers


BQ Percentages

2024: N/A
2023: 1.5%
2022: 2%
2021: 3.2%
2020: N/A
2019: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No




How does the Honoring Our Heroes Marathon Rank?


The Honoring Our Heroes Marathon was the 416th largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 442nd largest in 2022.

Last year 1.5% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 2% of runners qualified for Boston in 2022.

This gives the Honoring Our Heroes Marathon the 432nd highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 412th highest percentage in 2022.


There are currently no Course or PR Scores for the Honoring Our Heroes Marathon. If you would like scores calculated, send a request here.

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Honoring Our Heroes Marathon Elevation Chart


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Recent Honoring Our Heroes Marathon Reviews

4.7 Stars from 3 Reviews
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JPJ's review of 2018 Honoring Our Heroes Marathon.   

4 / 5 Stars

Review

2018 had perfect weather 40 to 50 F. This is a point to point with mostly gentle rolling hills, but a couple of hard climbs too. Total elevation change is over 1,000 Ft. It is running up the shoulder of a lightly traveled highway mostly. Run by dedicated and nice people and veterans, thankful to be a part of this.


Race Tips

Be ready for hill work, train for it as mentioned. The water stops are worth stopping a few seconds for and most had nutrition (chips, fruit) so use it! Free pasta meal and motivation the night before.


Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

Hotels and motels here are very decent and nicely priced. You will park at the Finish. Get on the right bus to your starting line, this will mostly preview your running course.


EAK's review of 2017 Honoring Our Heroes Marathon.   

5 / 5 Stars

Review

This is a challenging marathon with a smaller field which gives a more personal experience. The volunteers and officials were the best i have encountered.


Race Tips

There are many hills so work hills into training. The weather can change fast and drastically so have a waterproof/windproof jacket handy. Even when it starts sunny and 65 It can quickly switch to 40 and raining. Expect lots of aid stations, well marked course, best volunteers.


Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

We stayed at the holiday inn in Rolla which was close to the start. The spaghetti dinner at packet pick up and the lunch at closing ceremonies are great. It was nice to meet the people who made this event happen and to meet the local veterans that this event supports.


Ek's review of 2017 Honoring Our Heroes Marathon.   

5 / 5 Stars

Review

This course is a diamond in the rough. I have run other marathons and have never experienced volunteers or course officials like this. The aid stations were ample and often, the energy of everyone involved was inspiring. The course is a challenge and the weather can turn on you (65 and sunny to 40 and sleeting within hours) but as long as you are prepared, it is well worth it! I will be back for sure!


Race Tips

Hill training and bring a rain/wind jacket in your pouch!


Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

We stayed at the holiday inn in Rolla since it was close to the start. The spaghetti dinner the night before is well worth it.