Montana Marathon

🏃‍♀️ Montana Marathon 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.

🏅 Race Information

• Marathon 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: Montana Marathon Course
  • Shuttle Details: Marathon racers will be shuttled to the start line from Senior High School Parking Lot.
  • Shuttle Times: Shuttles Load up at 5:30AM and Depart at 6:00AM.
  • Marathon Start Time: The Marathon starts at 7:00am.
  • Cut-off Time: Marathon cut-off time: 7 hrs (16 min mile), Course Closes at 2:00 pm.
• Half Marathon Details: The Half Marathon was selected again by Road Runners Club of America as the Montana State Championship Race!
  • Award Information: Additional awards will be given by RRCA. YouTube Video of course: Montana Marathon Half Course
  • Parking: Please note there is NO parking at the Half Marathon start and racers will be required to take the shuttle.
  • Half Marathon Shuttle: Half Marathon racers will be shuttled to the start line from Senior High School Parking lot.
  • Half Marathon Shuttle Times: Half Marathon will begin loading buses at 7:15AM. The last shuttle leaves at 7:30AM.
• 10K Race Information: The 10K starts at the Rimrock West Park and finishes at Pioneer Park.
  • YouTube Video: Check out the course on our YouTube Video: 10K Course
  • 10K Shuttle: 10K racers will be shuttled to the start line from Senior High School Parking lot.
  • 10K Shuttle Timing: 10K Runners will begin loading at 8:15AM. The last shuttle leaves at 8:45AM.
  • 10K Start Time: The 10K starts at 9:15AM.
• 5K Race Information: The 5K Starts at Rose Park and finishes at Pioneer Park.
  • YouTube Video: Check out this flat course on our YouTube Video: 5K Course
  • 5K Shuttle Info: 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 Shuttle Times: Post-Race shuttles will go every 15 minutes from Pioneer Park to Rose Park starting at 10:45 and ending at 12:00pm.

🎖️ Awards & Medals

Finisher Medals: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k & 5K! 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.
• Traffic Safety: The course is marked well, but it is open to traffic.
• Visibility: We recommend that all participants wear bright colored clothing to improve visibility. Music devices and earbuds/earphones are strongly discouraged.

📋 Packet Pick-up Information

Where: TBD

When:

Times:

• 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.

IMPORTANT: 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.

🚻 Portapotties

• Comfort Facilities: We understand the urge to go before, during and after a race. We want all of our runners to be comfortable along the course.
• Location: Portapotties will be available at these locations:
  • Bus loading area at Senior High School parking lot
  • The start of each race
  • Approximately at miles 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 20, 22, 23, 24
  • Finish line at Pioneer Park.

🔗 Race Registration

For more information, visit our official race page: Montana Marathon Registration.