About This Race

The Montana Marathon is a fast, scenic point-to-point race starting in the town of Molt and descending over 1,000 feet into downtown Billings. The course passes through wide-open plains with mountain views and is a favorite for runners chasing personal bests or a Boston Qualifier. Marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K runners merge along the route toward the finish in downtown Billings.

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10K (6 Miles), 5K (3 Miles), VIRTUAL Montana Marathon - 26.2, VIRTUAL 10k, VIRTUAL Montana Half Marathon - 13.1, VIRTUAL 5k, Half Marathon (13.1 Miles), Virtual Race, Full Marathon (26.2 Miles): T-Shirt

Hydration Support

Thirteen aid stations throughout the course at approximately marathon miles 3, 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25.

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September 19, 2026, 12:00pm - 5:00pm MDT.

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Choose Your Distance

10K (6 Miles) 10K
Race starts at the Rimrock West Park and finishes at Pioneer Park. Shuttles are available for the start line. Park at Senior HS. Finisher medals for all participants + Overall and Age Group awards for Men & Women
$55.00
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5K (3 Miles) 5K
Race starts at Rose Park and finishes at Pioneer Park. YMCA Buses will be available near the finish line at Senior High School to take you back to Rose Park after the race. Finisher medals for all participants + Overall and Age Group awards for Men & Women
$45.00
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Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) Half Marathon
The Half Marathon begins outside Billings, MT and finishes at Pioneer Park. No Parking at the start line. Shuttles are provided from Senior High School. The Half Marathon has been selected by Road Runners Club of America as the Montana State Championship Race! Additional awards will be given by RRCA. Finisher medals for all participants + Overall and Age Group awards for Men & Women
$95.00
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Virtual Race
$30.00
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Full Marathon (26.2 Miles) Marathon
USATF Certified course and Boston Qualifier. 26.2 Miles of big sky country with over 1000 feet of elevation drop. This fast and open Marathon is the oldest standing Marathon in the state. Start line is in Molt, Montana and the finish line is in Billings at Pioneer Park. There is no parking at the start line. Shuttles are provided from Senior High School. Finisher medals for all participants + Overall and Age Group awards for Men & Women
$100.00
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