The Veterans Marathon and Heroes 5k
The Bird Family is proud to continue the tradition of the 17th Annual Veterans Marathon, a superb event honoring our nations Veterans.
Located in the heart of northeast Indiana, Columbia City is a small-town community with true Hoosier values. Its a community rooted in its agricultural heritage, strengthened by its commercial and residential development, and proud of its hometown heroes.
In honor of those servicemen and servicewomen throughout nation, We present the 17th Annual Veterans Marathon, Half-Marathon and Heroes 5K on November 8th, 2025. Located in Northeast Indiana. We can promise that flags will be waving at the start, a gently rolling countryside course, and a race experience you will always remember. The Veterans Marathon will be honoring the Space Force for its 17th running of the race, the Heroes 5k will be honoring the Columbia City Fire Department for 2025. The AMVETS post 2919 out of South Whitley, Indiana will be the recipient of 50% of the Veterans Marathon profits, 25% will be donated to the Columbia City Fire Department.