Next race
Sunday, 6 June 2027
7:00 am start
Distance
42.195 km / 26.2 mi
Scenic road
Elevation
Rolling · 150 m gain
150 m climbing
Race profile
The Bear Paw Marathon draws approximately 31 finishers each June on a scenic road in Havre, United States. Northern Montana's Bear Paw Marathon serves the Hi-Line running community on a rolling prairie course. The course tours Hi-Line prairie roads and Bear Paw Mountain foothill scenery. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.
Bear Paw Marathon is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
Approximately 31 finishers
Course & terrain
The Bear Paw Marathon is a rolling scenic road course with moderate climbs. Starts and finishes in the Havre area on a northern Montana loop. The course tours Hi-Line prairie roads and Bear Paw Mountain foothill scenery. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs.
The Bear Paw Marathon course is rolling over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). Runners cover 150 metres of climbing and 140 metres of descent, with a net climb of 10 metres from start to finish.
Rolling · 150 m gain — approx. 778 m above sea level
↑ 150 m · ↓ 140 m · net +10 m
Registration
Bear Paw Marathon is typically held in June. Registration opens through https://www.bearpawmarathon.com/ and may use a lottery or tiered entry when demand exceeds capacity.
Getting there
Havre City County Airport (HVR)
6 km / 4 mi
Common questions
Official resources
Last updated 11 October 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.
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Planning guides
Practical guides to help you plan, train for, and run this race.
What flat, rolling, and hilly really mean — and how to read elevation gain, net change, and altitude on a marathon course.
How major marathons allocate places — open entry, lotteries, charity bibs, tour operators, and what to check before you commit to a trip.
How temperature, humidity, wind, and rain affect marathon performance — and how to use typical race-day weather when choosing a start line.
