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Montana Marathon

Billings, MT
Sunday, May 19, 2024

Description

The net downhill Montana Marathon course runs between an elevation of 4,200 to 3,140 feet above sea level.

The course starts in the community of Molt, west of Billings, and is completely on paved roads. It follows Molt Road east, with a minor diversion out and back on Buffalo Trail, across the prairie featuring some impressive early morning views.

Just before the half-way mark, there is a downhill run on the "hogsback" that will take runners into Echo Canyon.

The course route takes runners through the slightly-hilly residential area of the Yellowstone Country Club before turning on to Rimrock Road. At 46th St. W. the course turns south and shortly eastward again through a residential neighborhood until it hooks up with part of the Heritage Trail System for a run through the tunnel under Shiloh Road.

After a turn north for a few blocks, the course heads west along Poly Drive and eventually to Parkhill Drive which leads to Pioneer Park and Daylis Stadium where the finish line is located.

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Race Information

Race Dates

2024: Sunday, May 19, 2024
2023: Sunday, May 21, 2023


Course Information

Profile: Downhill
Type: Point to Point
Surface: Road/Pavement

Boston Qualifier?: Yes


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 57°F (13°C)
Average High: 70°F (21°C)
Average Low: 44° F (6°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 98.68
Course Score: 98.68


Race Size

2023: 149 Finishers
2022: 65 Finishers
2021: 87 Finishers
2020: 206 Finishers
2019: 125 Finishers
2018: 125 Finishers


BQ Percentages

2023: 10.1%
2022: 6.2%
2021: 9.2%
2020: 13.6%
2019: 7.2%
2018: 10.4%

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No


Weather Averages for Last 12 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 76°F  (24°C)
Low: 50°F  (10°C)

Race Start Conditions

53°F  (12°C)
Humidity: 59%

Clear
SW 7 mph

PR Score

11740.1

Course Score

98.13



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How does the Montana Marathon Rank?


The Montana Marathon was the 276th largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 391st largest in 2022.

Last year 10.1% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 6.2% of runners qualified for Boston in 2022.

This gives the Montana Marathon the 180th highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 282nd highest percentage in 2022.


Its Course Score of 98.68 ranks it as the 254th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 1st fastest course in Montana.

The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Montana Marathon a PR Score of 98.68. This PR Score ranks it as the 194th fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 1st fastest in Montana.

Learn more about PR Scores and Course Scores on the FAQ page.


Montana Marathon Elevation Chart

Max Elevation: 4206 feet (1282m)
Min Elevation: 3141 feet (957m)


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