What is the course like for Big Sky Marathon?

Downhill course on Mostly on Road/Pavement. See the elevation chart on this page for details.

Is Big Sky Marathon USATF certified?

Certification information is not listed as certified on this page.

What are typical race-day temperatures for Big Sky Marathon?

Average ~67F (high 84F / low 50F).

Can I generate a pace band for Big Sky Marathon?

Yes use the Pace Band button on this page to create a course-specific pace band.

Big Sky Marathon | Race Info, Course, Elevation & Pace Band

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Race Information

Race Dates

2026: Sunday, July 12, 2026
2025: Sunday, July 13, 2025

Course Information

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

Boston Qualifier?: No
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: No

Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 67°F (19°C)
Average High: 84°F (28°C)
Average Low: 50° F (10°C)

PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: N/A
Course Score: N/A

Race Size

2025: No Results
2024: 22 Finishers
2023: 37 Finishers
2022: 38 Finishers
2021: 48 Finishers
2020: 34 Finishers

BQ Percentages

2025: N/A
2024: N/A
2023: N/A
2022: N/A
2021: N/A
2020: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No

How does the Big Sky Marathon Rank?

The Big Sky Marathon was the 571st largest marathon in the U.S. in 2024. Last year's race was cancelled.

Elevation Chart

Max Elevation: 8531 feet (2600m)
Min Elevation: 5147 feet (1569m)

Elevation Gain: 682 feet (207m)
Elevation Loss: 4050 feet (1234m)

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