Monument Marathon

Monument Marathon

Monument Marathon is a running event in Scottsbluff and Gering, Nebraska that raises funds for student scholarships and follows sections of the historic Oregon Trail. Routes pass near the Scotts Bluff National Monument and use public trails that are open for this event.

The event offers multiple race distances:

• Full marathon: starts at Wildcat Hills; descends into Gering Valley; circles Scotts Bluff National Monument.
• Half marathon: begins at Robidoux RV park; joins full route through Mitchell Pass; circles Monument.
• 5K: views of Scotts Bluff and sister bluff; half pavement, half gravel and dirt.

The full marathon route begins in Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area and descends into the Gering Valley before following the Oregon Trail around the Monument. The half marathon joins the full course after Robidoux, gains elevation through Mitchell Pass, and continues a full circuit of the Monument past water, badlands, cornfields, and neighborhoods. The 5K approaches Mitchell Pass and Dome Rock, offering close views of the bluffs on a mixed-surface course.

The event materials note course maps and course video are available for the distances and provide details on the specific routes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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