Monument Marathon

Monument Marathon

Monument Marathon is a running event in Scottsbluff and Gering, Nebraska that raises funds for student scholarships. The event uses nearby public trails and roads around the Scotts Bluff National Monument and the Oregon Trail corridor.

Distances offered:

• Full marathon
• Half marathon
• 5K

The full marathon begins in Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area and descends into Gering Valley. The route skirts the edge of town, follows the historic Oregon Trail, and circles the Scotts Bluff National Monument using trails that are open to the public for this event day.

The half marathon starts at Robidoux RV Park near the finish at Five Rocks Amphitheater. Runners join the full marathon route and gain elevation through Mitchell Pass along the Oregon Trail, then continue a 360 degree circuit of the Monument passing water features, badlands, cornfields, and neighborhoods.

The 5K offers views of Scotts Bluff National Monument and its companion bluff over Mitchell Pass. The course turns south before the pass and passes Dome Rock, fields, and hills, with a finish on a route that is about half pavement and half gravel and dirt. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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