The Bismarck Marathon

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2026
North Dakota's longest-running marathon returns to Bismarck on September 19, 2026. Choose from classic distances like the full and half marathon, a 10K, or a relay, plus fun community events. The non-profit event features USATF-certified courses and optional refund protection for registrants.
Sat 19 Sep 2026
Marathon Half Marathon 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event Details

The Bismarck Marathon is a running event held on September 19, 2026, in Bismarck, North Dakota. It is described as North Dakota's longest-running marathon. The organization behind the event is a 501(c)3 non-profit.

Available Races

The event features multiple race distances and activities. The main running events include:

  • Full Marathon
  • Half Marathon
  • 10K
  • 5K
  • Marathon Relay

Additional community events are also offered, such as a BisBark Dog Walk, Kids Races, and Jerome’s Distributing Pub Crawl.

Registration and Policies

Registration for the event is managed through the Race Roster platform. The organizer offers optional Refund Protection for registrations through this service. An adverse condition policy is in place.

Event Features

Participants can access a schedule of events, a race day guide, and course maps. The event includes packet pick-up, race swag, and post-race amenities like awards, a PR bell, photos, and results. The courses are USATF certified. The event involves community aspects, including giving back to charity, volunteer opportunities, and vendor and sponsor participation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Marathon
Marathon Relay
Marathon
Full Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km
Bisbark Dog Walk
Kids Races