Races Marathon · Billings, USA
Montana Marathon
Montana Marathon is a hilly marathon in Billings, USA, held each September. A point-to-point course from Molt, on the plains outside Billings, to Pioneer Park downtown. The organiser describes it as mostly downhill, with a net drop of about 300 m and open views. Mornings in Billings in September are usually cool and dry, with temperatures of about 5 to 22°C through the morning. Respect Montana Marathon's profile: pace the climbs conservatively and practise downhill running — quads fail before lungs here.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
September
every year
Course
hilly
Marathon
Conditions
Mornings in Billings in September are usually cool and dry, with temperatures of about 5 to 22°C through the morning.
Racing this course well
A point-to-point course from Molt, on the plains outside Billings, to Pioneer Park downtown. The organiser describes it as mostly downhill, with a net drop of about 300 m and open views.
Respect Montana Marathon's profile: pace the climbs conservatively and practise downhill running — quads fail before lungs here.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
Official Montana Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Start time
- 07:00
- Time limit
- 6.5 hours
- Also on the day
- half-marathon, 10k, 5k
The course in numbers
The route runs from Molt to the finish at Pioneer Park in downtown Billings, mostly downhill across open plains.
- Layout
- Point-to-point
- Boston qualifier
- Yes
Worth knowing
- Shuttle buses take marathon runners from Billings to the start in Molt.
- The 2026 race was the 46th running.
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We don’t hold a confirmed date for this edition, so any countdown comes from the date you enter here.
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Asked often
- When is the Montana Marathon?
- It is held each September in Billings, USA. Check the official Montana Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Montana Marathon course flat?
- A point-to-point course from Molt, on the plains outside Billings, to Pioneer Park downtown. The organiser describes it as mostly downhill, with a net drop of about 300 m and open views.
- How do I enter the Montana Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served.
- Is the Montana Marathon a Boston qualifier?
- Yes. The Montana Marathon is run on a certified course, so a time set here can be used to apply for the Boston Marathon.
- How should I train for the Montana Marathon?
- Build for the course you'll actually race at the Montana Marathon: hilly terrain, September conditions. RunV Premium builds a training plan around your goal time and race date, and lets you adapt it when life interrupts the Billings build.
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