Montana Marathon
Race Day Weather
Wet start, adjust pace wisely
Runners will face a steady 52°F at the start, climbing to 58°F by the finish under overcast skies with light rain. A consistent headwind will challenge runners between miles 3-4 and 14, while tailwinds will provide relief from miles 5-6 and 24-26. With humidity at 94%, pacing adjustments are crucial; runners should consider starting conservatively and staying hydrated throughout the race.
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Race Info
The Montana Marathon is a point-to-point road race that starts in the small town of Molt and finishes at Pioneer Park in downtown Billings, descending an advertised 1,000 feet along the way. The route crosses through the Yellowstone Country Club and the Heritage Trail System, including a tunnel under Shiloh Road, before turning onto Parkhill Drive for the finish near Daylis Stadium. First run in 1981, it is one of the oldest road races in Montana and was known for years as the Queen Bee Montana Marathon. It is now organized by the 406 Race Series and run each September alongside half marathon, 10K, and 5K events, with marathon runners shuttled to the Molt start before sunrise.
