Montana Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, warming quickly
Runners will face a temperature rise from 47°F at the start to a warm 71°F by the finish, with average humidity at 57%. Winds will be moderate, peaking at 14 mph, presenting headwinds from miles 3-4 and 14, while tailwinds will aid from miles 5 and 24. With rising temps, runners should adjust their pace conservatively, particularly during the warmer final stages, especially from mile 11 to 17 with the significant descent.
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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.