Monument Marathon
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Monument Marathon : Scottsbluff and Gering, Nebraska
Monument Marathon is a road and trail running event in Scottsbluff and Gering, Nebraska, that raises funds for student scholarships. The event features multiple race distances that use public trails and local roads near the Scotts Bluff National Monument.
- 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, joins the historic Oregon Trail, and circles the Scotts Bluff National Monument on trails that are open to the public for this event.
The half marathon starts at Robidoux RV Park, a short walk from the finish at Five Rocks Amphitheater. Runners join the full marathon route and gain elevation through Mitchell Pass on the Oregon Trail before completing a 360 degree loop of the Monument that passes water, badlands, cornfields, and neighborhoods.
The 5K offers views of the Scotts Bluff National Monument and its sister bluff above Mitchell Pass. The course turns south before the pass, passes Dome Rock, fields, and hills, and finishes on a route that is roughly half pavement and half gravel and dirt.
A course video and detailed maps are produced for the full and half marathon and for the 5K. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.