Montana Marathon
Race Day Weather
Comfortable temps, moderate wind, rain likely
Mild 52°F temps at gun time mean comfortable early miles without overheating risk. Temperatures rising to 60°F through the course will gradually increase perceived effort in the second half. Moderate winds around 17mph may affect pacing on open sections of the course. Rain is likely — waterproof your phone and bib, and consider a disposable poncho for the corral. High humidity (93%) will make it harder to cool down through sweat — increase fluid intake accordingly.
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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.
