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Roughrider Marathon
Roughrider Marathon is a marathon and half marathon event held in Bismarck, North Dakota. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, September 12, 2027. About 300 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- September 12, 2027
- Location
- Bismarck, ND
- Field size
- ~300 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, September 12, 2027
- Location
- Bismarck, North Dakota
- Distances
- Marathon, Half
- Field size
- About 300 runners
- Course
- Flat
- Registration
- roughridermarathon.com
About the Roughrider Marathon
A North Dakota marathon named for the state's Rough Rider heritage, offering marathon, half marathon and 5K distances on a flat-to-rolling course. It is a smaller, community-oriented alternative to the state's larger marathon weekends.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- USATF-certified; Boston qualifier course
- Notes
- Community race [next_date estimated]
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Roughrider Marathon: common questions
- When is the Roughrider Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, September 12, 2027.
- Where is the Roughrider Marathon held?
- In Bismarck, North Dakota.
- What distances does the Roughrider Marathon offer?
- Marathon and Half.
- How many people run the Roughrider Marathon?
- About 300 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 Roughrider Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at roughridermarathon.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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