Chord Energy Williston Marathon

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

The 4th Annual Chord Energy Williston Marathon is a premier endurance event in Williston, North Dakota. This course is held at the Williston Basin International Airport. Runners will get the unique experience of running on the runway of the airport!

🎗️ Charity Purpose

The Chord Energy Williston Marathon is a non-profit event and all proceeds go directly to Upper Missouri Relay For Life in Williston, ND. Our race day events are a Boston Qualifying Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K. Healthy living can help prevent cancer and the marathon is a great way to keep our community active and support and healthy lifestyle.

🏥 Upper Missouri Relay For Life

The Upper Missouri Relay For Life is a fundraising event put on through American Cancer Society and funds raised are used towards patient care, travel expenses cancer patients may need and towards other things that are given to patients at our local cancer treatment center here in Williston, North Dakota.

📅 Packet Pickup Details

• Date: June 6th from 5:30pm to 8:00pm - location will be announced closer to the event date!
• Date: June 7th at the "big tent" at Williston Marathon start line from 5:30am to 8:00am.
• Perk: All runners registered for the marathon, half marathon, 10K, or 5K will receive a 2025 finisher medal and event t-shirt!
• Register By: Must register by May 10, 2026 to receive a shirt!

🏁 Race Information

All events will start and finish at the Overland Aviation building on the Williston Basin International Airport campus. There is ample parking at the event plus areas for family and friends to cheer on our runners! Please do not block any driveways, intersections or entrances to the oil pumper sites.

• Marathon: Shotgun kick off at 6:30am
• Half Marathon: Shotgun kick off at 7:00am
• 10K: Shotgun kick off at 8:00am
• 5K: Shotgun kick off at 8:15am

Due to the nature of the roads outside of the airport gates, we do not allow strollers for the 10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon races. No animals unless they are a service animal. Williston Marathon event closes at 2pm. Please be aware when registering for your event of choice.

🔍 Additional Info

• Routes: The routes will be thoroughly marked by signage and volunteer direction. Route maps will also be available online, at packet pick-up and at the event table on race day!
• Water Stations: There are 6 water stations along the marathon/half marathon route, along with basic first aid, electrolytes, and light refuel options.
• Restrooms: Restrooms will be available at the start line and on the route.
• Timing: Thanks to Competitive Timing, this will be a chip timed event. Find your results here!! <:<:Williston Marathon Results>:>:

🎉 Post Run Event

Spectators and participants are all welcome to enjoy our finish line and post run event.

📧 Contact Information

For questions please contact: willistonmarathon@gmail.com

For more information, visit the race page: Chord Energy Williston Marathon.