Montana Marathon

Billings, MT

Sun, Sep 20, 2026

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When

Sunday, September 20th, 2026

Where

Parkhill Dr & Third St W, Billings MT

Distances

Marathon · Half · 10K · 5K

About this race

Opportunity Bank of Montana presents the 46th running of the Montana Marathon!!

Course Characteristics: 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.
Start Location: 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.
Sightseeing: Showcasing wide-open skies, mountain views, and the beauty of Big Sky Country.
Events: 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.

Course Qualifier: The Montana Marathon is famous for being a FAST and beautiful Boston qualifier course!
Descent: While the first ten miles feature scenic rolling green hills, the final 16 treat you to a loss of 1,000 vertical feet.
Shuttle Information: 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.
Start Time: The Marathon starts at 7:00am, with a cut-off time of 6.5 hrs (16 min mile). Course Closes at 1:30 pm.

State Championship: 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.
Parking Notice: Please note there is NO parking at the Half Marathon start and racers will be required to take the shuttle.
Shuttle Timing: Half Marathon will begin loading buses at ~6:45AM. The last shuttle leaves at 7:15AM. The Half Marathon begins at 8:00AM, with the course closing at 1:30 pm.

Course Details: The 10K starts at Rimrock West Park and finishes at Pioneer Park.
YouTube Video: Check out the course on our YouTube Video: 10K Course.
Shuttle Information: 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.
Start Time: The 10K starts at 9:30AM.

Course Start/Finish: The 5K Starts at Rose Park and finishes at Pioneer Park.
YouTube Course Overview: Check out this flat course on our YouTube Video: 5K Course.
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.
Shuttle Times: 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.

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

Strollers: Are not permitted on the Marathon or Half Marathon Courses.
Dogs: Are not permitted on any of the race courses.
Traffic: The course is marked well, but it is open to traffic.
Volunteers: There will be volunteers at most intersections. Please remain on the right side of the road, unless otherwise directed.

Location: Where: TBD
Date: When: Saturday, September 19th
Times: Times: 12:00 - 5:00pm
Race Day Pickup: 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.

Availability: 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 these locations: