Aidspirit USA Marathon
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Event details
The AIDSPIRIT USA Marathon takes place on Sunday, September 6, 2026, in Harlowton, MT (59036) with the finish at Gally's Brewing Company. Event distances offered are:
- Full Marathon
- 1/2 Marathon
- 10K Run
- 5K Fun Run
The event is a fundraiser for AIDSPIRIT USA, a 501(c)(3) organization supporting orphaned, abandoned, or abused children in the Kayunga District of Uganda. The organizer states that funds raised go directly to meet the needs of the children.
Course, aid, and logistics
The course runs from the Little Belt mountains in Lewis & Clark National Forest into Harlowton and includes views of the Crazy Mountains. The surface is compacted gravel with calcium chloride treated hard pack for much of the route and a net decline of about 1,800 feet. Finishers are offered a hand-crafted pint at Gally's Brewing Company.
Water stations on the full marathon are located at miles 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 23, and 25. Half-marathon stations are at miles 2, 5, 8, 10, and 12. Hammer gel is provided at selected miles for each distance; Powerade/Gatorade is available at designated marathon and half-marathon locations. There will be a pre-race shuttle to the start and a gear drop transported to the finish; limited parking is available at the start. Camping and lodging options are listed near the start and finish. Awards recognize top overall finishers in the marathon, half, and 10K, and a random vacation drawing is held for marathon and half-marathon participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.