Monument Marathon
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Event overview
The Monument Marathon is a non-profit running event held in Gering, Nebraska on September 26, 2026. Proceeds support students at a local community college. The finish area is at Five Rocks Amphitheater. Packet pick-up and an expo are held the Friday prior, and a pasta feed is offered that evening.
Distances
- Marathon - point-to-point course starting in Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area.
- Half Marathon - starts at Robidoux RV Park and joins the full marathon route.
- Half Marathon Relay - three-leg relay for teams of three.
- 5K - mixed surface route, partly pavement and partly gravel/dirt.
Course and logistics
The full marathon descends into Gering Valley and circles the Scotts Bluff National Monument on trails that are open to the public only on race day. The half marathon gains elevation through Mitchell Pass along the Oregon Trail and completes a loop around the Monument. The half marathon relay legs are approximately 5.0 miles, 4.6 miles, and 3.5 miles. The 5K passes views of the Scotts Bluff National Monument and Dome Rock, then moves through fields and hills to the finish.
Aid stations are located about every 2 to 3 miles and provide water, sports drink, energy gels, and port-a-potties; some stations also offer fruit. A shuttle runs from the finish area to the marathon start, and a gear-drop service returns items to the finish. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.