Livingston, Montana, United States
The Wicked Fast (MT) Marathon draws approximately 154 finishers each August on a point-to-point road in Livingston, United States. Montana's fastest net-downhill marathon drops 1,200 feet through Paradise Valley on a USATF-certified Boston qualifier. The net-downhill course glides through Paradise Valley roads with Yellowstone Country river views. The route is net downhill overall.
Wicked Fast (MT) Marathon is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
The next Wicked Fast (MT) Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, 1 August 2027 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 Wicked Fast (MT) Marathon is a net-downhill point-to-point road course popular with runners chasing fast times. Starts at the Snowbank Trailhead on Mill Creek Road and finishes at Pine Creek Fishing Access on the Yellowstone River. The net-downhill course glides through Paradise Valley roads with Yellowstone Country river views. Moderate terrain throughout.
The Wicked Fast (MT) 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.
Wicked Fast (MT) Marathon is typically held in August. Registration opens through https://wickedfastmt.com/ 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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