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Bismarck Marathon
Bismarck Marathon is a marathon and half marathon event held in Bismarck, North Dakota. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, September 18, 2027. About 1,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- September 18, 2027
- Location
- Bismarck, ND
- Field size
- ~1,500 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, September 18, 2027
- Location
- Bismarck, North Dakota
- Distances
- Marathon, Half
- Field size
- About 1,500 runners
- Course
- Flat
- Registration
- thebismarckmarathon.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 7, 2026: not announced
- Course profile — Marathon
- Loop course; Road surface; 482 ft gain, 482 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
About the Bismarck Marathon
Starting at the North Dakota State Capitol, the Bismarck Marathon runs a mostly flat, scenic out-and-back along paved roads and riverside trails with bridge crossings over Apple Creek. It offers everything from a 5K to a full marathon and relay.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- USATF-certified; Boston Marathon qualifier; one of North Dakota's largest fall races
- Notes
- Well-regarded regional race
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Bismarck Marathon: common questions
- When is the Bismarck Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, September 18, 2027.
- Where is the Bismarck Marathon held?
- In Bismarck, North Dakota.
- What distances does the Bismarck Marathon offer?
- Marathon and Half.
- How many people run the Bismarck Marathon?
- About 1,500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Bismarck Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at thebismarckmarathon.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Bismarck Marathon?
- Registration status as last checked October 7, 2026: not announced.
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