Montana Marathon

Montana Marathon Race Information

<p><span style="color:#236fa1"><b>The Montana Marathon is one of the oldest races in the state with a foundation of nature, adventure and community. All races finish at Pioneer Park. Meet up with fellow runners and spectators to enjoy a fun ramped up vendor area, refreshments, music, prizes and awards!<br /></b><b></b></span></p> <ul><li style="line-height:1.5"><span style="color:#236fa1"><b><span style="text-decoration:underline;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">The Montana Marathon</span> is famous for being a FAST and beautiful Boston qualifier course! While the first ten miles feature scenic rolling green hills, the final 16 treat you to a loss of 1,000 vertical feet. YouTube Video of the course: <a href="https://youtu.be/wINm5mc1NsA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Montana Marathon Course</a></b></span><span style="color:#ba372a"><i><b></b></i></span> <ul><li><span style="color:#236fa1"><b>Marathon racers will be shuttled to the start line from Senior High School Parking Lot.</b></span> <ul><li><span style="color:#236fa1"><b>Shuttles Load up at 5:30AM and Depart at 6:00AM</b></span></li></ul> </li><li><span style="color:#236fa1"><b>The Marathon starts at 7:00am</b></span></li><li><span style="color:#236fa1"><b>Marathon cut-off time: 7 hrs (16 min mile) Course Closes at 2:00 pm </b></span></li><li><span style="color:#236fa1"><b>No Walkers are allowed to start early. </b></span></li></ul> </li><li style="line-height:1.5"><span style="color:#236fa1"><b><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="text-decoration:underline">The Half Marathon</span> </span>was selected again by Road Runners Club of America as the Montana State Championship Race!  </b></span> <ul><li style="line-height:1.2"><span style="color:#236fa1"><b>Additional awards will be given by RRCA. YouTube Video of course: <a href="https://youtu.be/R2iQCMnlnBc" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Montana Marathon Half Course</a></b></span></li><li style="line-height:1.2;color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><b>Please note there is NO parking at the Half Marathon start and racers will be required to take the shuttle.</b></span> <ul><li style="line-height:1.2;color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><b>Half Marathon racers will be shuttled to the start line from Senior High School Parking lot.</b></span> <ul><li style="line-height:1.2;color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><b>Half Marathon will begin loading buses at 7:15AM. The last shuttle leaves at 7:30AM</b></span></li></ul> </li></ul> </li><li style="line-height:1.2;color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><b>The Half Marathon begins at 8:00AM</b></span></li><li style="line-height:1.2;color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><b>Course Closes at 2:00 pm</b></span></li></ul> </li><li style="line-height:1.5"><b><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="text-decoration:underline">The 10K</span> </span><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">starts at the Rimrock West Park and finishes at Pioneer Park</span></b> <ul><li style="line-height:1.5;color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><b> Check out the course on our YouTube Video: <a style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )" href="https://youtu.be/PTlPODjFsH8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">10K Course </a></b></span></li><li style="line-height:1.5;color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><b>10K racers will be shuttled to the start line from Senior High School Parking lot.</b></span> <ul><li style="line-height:1.5;color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><b>10K Runners will begin loading at 8:15AM. The last shuttle leaves at 8:45AM.</b></span></li></ul> </li><li style="line-height:1.5;color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><b>The 10K starts at 9:15AM</b></span></li></ul> </li><li style="line-height:1.5"><b><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="text-decoration:underline">The 5K</span> </span><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">Starts at Rose Park and finishes at Pioneer Park.</span></b> <ul><li style="line-height:1.5;color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><b>Check out this flat course on our YouTube Video: <a style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )" href="https://youtu.be/bOhk_RCUI7k?si=DSwv1nxCIrRnDsBZ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">5K Course</a> </b></span></li><li style="line-height:1.5;color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><b>5K Racers will need to drive to the start line. We have YMCA buses available to shuttle you BACK to your car after the race. </b></span> <ul><li style="line-height:1.5;color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><b>Post-Race shuttles will go every 15 minutes from Pioneer Park to Rose Park starting at 10:45 and ending at 12:00pm</b></span></li></ul> </li></ul> </li></ul> <h5><span style="color:#236fa1"><b>Let&#39;s make some MAGIC in Billings this fall! </b></span></h5> <p><span style="color:#236fa1"><b>Finisher Medals:  Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k &amp; 5K!<br />F/M Age Group Awards: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k &amp; 5k<br />F/M Overall Awards: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k &amp; 5k</b><b></b></span><span style="color:#236fa1"><b></b></span><span style="color:#236fa1"><b></b></span></p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 );text-decoration:underline">IMPORTANT NOTES: For the safety of all participants</span></span></strong></p> <ul><li><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"><strong>Strollers are not permitted on the Marathon or Half Marathon Courses. </strong></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"><strong>Dog are not permitted on any of the race courses. </strong></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"><strong>The course is marked well, but it is open to traffic.</strong></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"><strong>There will be volunteers at most intersections.</strong></span> <ul><li><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"><strong>Please remain on the right side of the road, unless otherwise directed. Because the course is open to traffic, we recommend that all participants wear bright colored clothing to improve visibility. Music devices and earbuds/earphones are strongly discouraged. </strong></span></li></ul> </li><li><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"><strong>If you decide to leave the course, please let a staff or volunteer know so we don’t wonder where you are.</strong></span></li></ul> <h5 style="line-height:1.4"><span style="color:#236fa1"><b><br /></b><b></b><span style="color:rgb( 53 , 152 , 219 );background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )"><b><u>Packet Pick-up Information </u>-</b></span></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 53 , 152 , 219 )"><b>Where: TBD</b></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 53 , 152 , 219 )"><b>When: </b></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 53 , 152 , 219 )"><b>Times: </b></span></h5> <p><span style="color:rgb( 53 , 152 , 219 )"><b>**ONLY OUT OF TOWN Participants who did not make it to the packet pick up on Saturday will be allowed to pick up Race Gear on Race Day**<br /></b><b>Marathon, Half Marathon &amp; 10K: | Time: 5:15am - 7:30am | Senior High School Parking Lot behind school </b><b><br />5K: Time: 8:00am - 9:00am | Rose Park by Pool Parking Area</b></span></p> <p><b>If you register for the VIRTUAL RACE option you will have the opportunity to submit your results (directions will be emailed at the end of August) any time from September 20-25. If you register for the Virtual Race we will mail your race packet approximately 2 weeks before the race. </b></p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:rgb( 45 , 194 , 107 );text-decoration:underline"><b>PORTAPOTTIES</b></span></span></p> <ul><li><span style="color:rgb( 45 , 194 , 107 )"><b>We understand the urge to go before, during and after a race. We want all of our runners to be comfortable along the course. </b></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 45 , 194 , 107 )"><b>Portapotties will be available at these locations: </b></span> <ul><li><span style="color:rgb( 45 , 194 , 107 )"><b>Bus loading area at Senior High School parking lot</b></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 45 , 194 , 107 )"><b>The start of each race</b></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 45 , 194 , 107 )"><b>Approximately miles 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 20, 22, 23, 24</b></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 45 , 194 , 107 )"><b>Finish line at Pioneer Park.</b></span></li><li> </li></ul> </li></ul>