Billings, Montana, United States
The Montana Marathon draws approximately 221 finishers each September on a point-to-point road in Billings, United States. Billings' fast point-to-point marathon is a popular Boston qualifier with a sustained descent into the Magic City. The net-downhill course drops more than 1,000 feet from Molt into Billings with Big Sky Country vistas. The route is net downhill overall.
Montana Marathon is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
The next Montana Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, 6 September 2026 with a 7:00 am start. The certified course covers 42.195 km (26.2 miles) with 180 m of climbing on a net downhill then mostly flat layout.
The Montana Marathon is a net-downhill point-to-point road course popular with runners chasing fast times. Starts in Molt on the high plains and finishes in downtown Billings. The net-downhill course drops more than 1,000 feet from Molt into Billings with Big Sky Country vistas. Moderate terrain throughout.
The Montana Marathon course is net downhill then mostly flat over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). Runners cover 180 metres of climbing and 220 metres of descent, with a net descent of 40 metres from start to finish.
Montana Marathon is typically held in September. Registration opens through https://www.406raceseries.com/montanamarathon and may use a lottery or tiered entry when demand exceeds capacity.
Last updated 18 July 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.
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