Montana Marathon

Opportunity Bank of Montana Presents the 46th Running of the Montana Marathon!

Race Overview

The Montana Marathon course is one of the fastest and most scenic in the region, making it a favorite for runners chasing personal bests or a Boston Qualifier. Starting high on the rolling plains outside Billings in the small town of Molt, the route follows a gradual downhill descent (1,000' Net Drop) into the Magic City, showcasing wide-open skies, mountain views, and the beauty of Big Sky Country. This Point-to-Point race will have you picking up the 1/2 Marathon, 10K and 5K runners along the way: adding to the energy as you approach the finish line in downtown Billings. More Info

The Marathon

• Course Description: The Montana Marathon is famous for being a FAST and beautiful Boston qualifier course! While the first ten miles feature scenic rolling green hills, the final 16 treat you to a loss of 1,000 vertical feet. YouTube Video of the course
• Shuttle Service: Marathon racers will be shuttled to the start line from Senior High School Parking Lot. Shuttles Load up at 5:30AM. The Last shuttle will depart at 6:00AM.
• Race Start: The Marathon starts at 7:00am.
• Cut-Off Time: Marathon cut-off time: 6.5 hrs (16 min mile) Course Closes at 1:30 pm. Walkers are not allowed to start early.

The Half Marathon

• Championship Race: The Half Marathon was selected again by Road Runners Club of America as the Montana State Championship Race!
• Awards: Additional awards will be given by RRCA. YouTube Video of course
• Shuttle Service: Please note there is NO parking at the Half Marathon start: racers will be required to take the shuttle. Half Marathon racers will be shuttled to the start line from Senior High School Parking lot. Half Marathon will begin loading buses at ~6:45AM. The last shuttle leaves at 7:15AM.
• Race Start: The Half Marathon begins at 8:00AM. Course Closes at 1:30 pm.

The 10K

• Course Details: The 10K starts at the Rimrock West Park and finishes at Pioneer Park. Check out the course on our YouTube Video.
• Shuttle Service: 10K racers will be shuttled to the start line from Senior High School Parking lot. 10K Runners will begin loading at 8:30AM. The last shuttle leaves at 9:00AM.
• Race Start: The 10K starts at 9:30AM.

The 5K

• Course Details: The 5K starts at Rose Park and finishes at Pioneer Park. Check out this flat course on our YouTube Video.
• Transportation: 5K Racers will need to drive to the start line. We have YMCA buses available to shuttle you back to your car after the race. Post-Race shuttles will go every 15 minutes from Senior High School Parking lot to Rose Park. First shuttle is at 10:45. The last shuttle back to Rose Park is at 12:00pm.

The Virtual Event

Option: The Virtual Event option is for anyone interested in supporting our cause! Virtual participants will receive a race shirt in the mail 1 week prior to the event. Run or Walk from afar and be part of the amazing movement going on in Billings, MT. There is no designated distance. You do not need to plug in your time. There are no awards for virtual runners.

Awards and Medals

Finisher Medals for all participants. F/M Age Group Awards: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k & 5k. F/M Overall Awards: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k & 5k.

Important Notes

• Strollers: Strollers are not permitted on the Marathon or Half Marathon Courses.
• Dogs: Dogs are not permitted on any of the race courses.
• Course Status: The course is marked well, but it is open to traffic. Volunteers will be at most intersections.
• Visibility: Please wear bright colored clothing to improve visibility. Music devices and earbuds/earphones are strongly discouraged.

Packet Pick-up Information

Where: Pioneer Park, 301 Parkhill Drive, Billings, MT 59101
When: Saturday, September 19th
Times: 12:00 - 5:00pm

ONLY OUT OF TOWN Participants who did not make it to the packet pick up on Saturday will be allowed to pick up Race Gear on Race Day. Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K: Time: 5:15am - 7:30am - Senior High School Parking Lot behind school. 5K: Time: 8:00am - 9:00am - Rose Park by Pool Parking Area.

Portapotties

• Access: We understand the urge to go before, during and after a race. We want all of our runners to be comfortable along the course.
• Locations: Portapotties will be available at the bus loading area at Senior High School parking lot, the start of each race, and approximately at miles 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 20, 22, 23, 24, and at the finish line at Pioneer Park.