Monument Marathon
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Monument Marathon
Monument Marathon is a set of road and trail races in Scottsbluff and Gering, Nebraska, that follows sections of the historic Oregon Trail and raises funds for student scholarships. The courses showcase the Scotts Bluff National Monument and surrounding landscapes of western Nebraska.
Distances:
- Full marathon 26.2 miles: Begins in Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area and descends into Gering Valley.
- Half marathon 13.1 miles: Begins at Robidoux RV Park and joins the full route through Mitchell Pass.
- 5K 3.1 miles: Route is half pavement and half gravel and dirt with views of Dome Rock.
The full marathon skirts the edge of town and circles the Scotts Bluff National Monument along trails accessible to the public only this one day each year. The half marathon gains elevation through Mitchell Pass and completes a 360 degree circuit of the Monument, passing water, badlands, cornfields, and neighborhoods. The 5K offers views of the Monument and Mitchell Pass before finishing near Five Rocks Amphitheater. Course maps and a full marathon course video are provided for preview. The event day is listed as September 26, 2026, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
