Wicked Fast Marathon - Montana
Race Day Weather
Cool start, warming finish
Runners will face a cool start at 45°F, with temperatures rising to 69°F by the finish. Light winds from the south at 7 mph will provide a tailwind through some stretches, particularly from miles 2 to 4 and 6 to 9, aiding in pacing. As conditions warm, hydration will be crucial; runners should adjust their pace conservatively for the final miles where the heat will peak.
This course drops 1,158 ft from start to finish, so we look at it at 2 points, not just the start line. In a typical year, at 9:00/mi, you start at 45° and finish around 9:55 AM in 65°; typical start-line conditions say 62° then.
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Race Info
The Wicked Fast Marathon and Half Marathon - Montana starts on Mill Creek Road in Paradise Valley and finishes at the Pine Creek Fishing Access on the Yellowstone River near Livingston. The course drops about 1,200 feet over its length, staying under the 1,500-foot threshold that would otherwise trigger a Boston Marathon qualifying time penalty, and runs roughly 75 percent pavement with the rest hard-packed dirt road. It is USATF-certified and is part of the multi-city Wicked Fast series that also includes editions in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains and near San Diego, California.
