Marathons in North Dakota
North Dakota is home to 3 marathons in our database in United States, spread across cities including Bismarck, Fargo, and Williston.
Fargo Marathon is the largest race in the lineup, typically drawing around 2,500 finishers, while the full spread offers everything from fast urban courses to scenic regional events.
Browse the races below for course maps, elevation profiles, typical weather, and practical race-day detail to help you choose your next start line.
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Hill CitySouth DakotaUnited States· 252 km away
Run Crazy Horse Marathon
The Run Crazy Horse Marathon draws approximately 135 finishers each October on a scenic road in Hill City, United States. The Black Hills marathon near Crazy Horse Memorial draws runners to Hill City each October. The course tours Black Hills roads with granite peaks, forest corridors, and Crazy Horse Memorial vistas. Expect significant climbs on this hilly course.
Next race: Sunday, 3 October 2027
SpearfishSouth DakotaUnited States· 410 km away
Leading Ladies Marathon
The Leading Ladies Marathon draws approximately 125 finishers each June on a scenic road in Spearfish, United States. Spearfish's Leading Ladies Marathon is a popular June Black Hills race with a rolling scenic course. The course follows Spearfish Canyon connectors and northern Black Hills scenic roads. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.
Next race: Sunday, 6 June 2027
DeadwoodSouth DakotaUnited States· 413 km away
Deadwood-Mickelson Trail Marathon
The Deadwood-Mickelson Trail Marathon draws approximately 238 finishers each June on a scenic trail road in Deadwood, United States. South Dakota's largest running event by participation finishes in the historic landmark town of Deadwood. The course follows the crushed-limestone Mickelson Trail through Black Hills forests, creeks, and mining-country scenery. Expect significant climbs on this hilly course.
Next race: Sunday, 6 June 2027
BrookingsSouth DakotaUnited States· 432 km away
Brookings Marathon
The Brookings Marathon draws approximately 89 finishers each September on an urban road in Brookings, United States. Brookings' certified marathon serves eastern South Dakota runners on a flat prairie-city loop. The course tours Brookings neighborhoods, university-area roads, and eastern prairie connectors. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.
Next race: Saturday, 2 October 2027
ReginaSaskatchewanCanada· 469 km away
Queen City Marathon
The Queen City Marathon draws approximately 1,500 finishers each September on an urban road in Regina, Canada. Prairie flatness makes it a naturally even-paced marathon. The route passes prairie-capital boulevards, Wascana-area roads, and long straight Saskatchewan sections. The course is very flat throughout.
Next race: Sunday, 5 September 2027