Monument Marathon
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2026 Platte Valley Companies Monument Marathon
The Platte Valley Companies Monument Marathon takes place in Gering, Nebraska. This non-profit event is organized to support students at the local community college, with all proceeds directed toward this cause. The race centralizes its activities at the Five Rocks Amphitheater, which serves as a primary location for participants on race day.
Participants can choose from several distance options:
- Full Marathon
- Half Marathon
- Half Marathon Relay
- 5K
The Full Marathon is a point-to-point course. To accommodate this, shuttles are provided from the Five Rocks Amphitheater to the starting line at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. The nature center building is available for runners to stay warm prior to the start, and a gear drop service is provided to transport personal items back to the finish line. The Half Marathon, Relay, and 5K participants follow signage to the starting line located near the Robidoux RV Park.
The course provides support through aid stations positioned every 2 to 3 miles. These stations are equipped with water, electrolyte drinks, energy gels, and portable toilets, with select stations also offering fruit.
On the Friday prior to the event, a packet pick-up and expo are held at the Gering Civic Center. The expo includes a pasta feed, tourism information, and vendors. Shuttles are also available from the expo to the top of the Scotts Bluff National Monument. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.