2026 Platte Valley Companies Monument Marathon

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200701 Co Rd P, Gering NE

Saturday, September 26th, 2026

🏃‍♂️ Welcome to the Monument Marathon

Welcome to the most beautiful race in Nebraska!

Runners from all over the country have described us as the friendliest, most supportive, and best organized race they have participated in.

We feature spectacular views, wonderful course support, and an amazing crew of volunteers.

We are a non-profit race. All proceeds from the Monument Marathon support students at our local community college.

📅 Event Details and Schedule

Event Date (all times Mountain)
Last Saturday in September
Five Rocks Amphitheater
200701 Co Rd P
Gering, Nebraska

🎟️ Packet Pick-up and Expo

Date: Friday prior to race day
Time: 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Pasta Feed: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: Gering Civic Center, 1050 M St, Gering, Nebraska

Plan to stay a while at our expo! We have a photo booth, Monument Marathon apparel for sale, tourism information, vendors and booths, and shuttle rides to the top of the Scotts Bluff National Monument.

🏁 Race Day Information

NOTE: ALL participants must be inside Five Rocks Amphitheatre prior to 7:30 am. Five Rocks Road closes when the half marathon starts.

⏰ Starting Times

Full Marathon: 7:30 am (busing to start at 6:00 am, 6:20 am, and 6:40 am)
Half Marathon: 7:30 am (follow the signs to Robidoux RV Park starting line)
Half Marathon Relay: 8:00 am (follow the signs to Robidoux RV Park starting line - bus for leg two leaves at 7:50 SHARP, bus for leg three leaves at 8:30 am SHARP)
5K: 8:00 am (follow the signs to Robidoux RV Park starting line)

🏔️ Full Marathon Start

Our full marathon course is point-to-point, so a shuttle to the start is provided. Runners can catch a bus at Five Rocks Amphitheater starting at 6:00 am, 6:20 am, or 6:40 am. Runners can use the beautiful Wildcat Hills Nature Center building for pre-race warmth while you're waiting for the start. We also have gear drop at the start, so dress warmly and we'll bring your items back to the finish line.

💧 Aid Stations

We have aid stations every 2-3 miles along the course. All aid stations have water, Gatorade, energy gels, and port-a-potties. A few aid stations also have fruit available.