The Bismarck Marathon
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The Bismarck Marathon
The Bismarck Marathon is an annual road-racing event held in Bismarck, North Dakota, centered at the North Dakota State Capitol (600 E Boulevard Ave, Bismarck, ND 58505). The 2026 edition is scheduled for September 19, 2026. The event is organized by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and is presented by MDU Resources Group, Inc.
The event program includes a range of race distances and community activities:
- Full Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- Marathon Relay
Additional weekend events and community activities listed for race weekend include kids races, a dog walk called BisBark, and a pub crawl. Event information pages provide details on packet pick-up, race swag, routes, parking, lodging, schedule of events, race day amenities, awards and results, and photo galleries. USATF certification information is made available for the course.
Registration is managed through Race Roster; the event lists an early bird registration window from January 1 to January 31 and offers optional refund protection through Race Roster. The organizer also publishes news items, volunteer opportunities, and community giving information related to the marathon. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
