Bismarck Marathon

Bismarck Marathon North Dakota's longest-running marathon. 🏃🏼‍♂️
Sept. 19th

The Bismarck Marathon sponsored by MDU Resources attracts runners from all over the United States and Canada. The course is USATF certified and so serves as a qualifying race for the Boston Marathon and New York City Marathon.

09/12/2026

🏁 The 45th annual Bismarck Marathon presented by MDU Resources is one week out! There's still time to sign up. The Essentia Health Half Marathon, Thrivent 10K, Scheels 5K, or the free Dakota Fire Station BisBark 4K have spots available.

If running isn't your thing, this race still needs you. Volunteers are needed at relay exchanges, traffic control, and the finish line. Come out and support your community.

🍻 Or join the Sun Cruiser Pub Crawl presented by Jerome's Distributing, 3 to 7 PM on race day. Ten dollars gets you drink discounts at every stop, a medal at the finish, and a chance to win one of three prizes.

See you at the Capitol. 🏃

Register or join the pub crawl: https://bit.ly/bismarathon
Volunteer: https://bit.ly/bismarathonvolunteer

New this year: the Finish Time Selfie Station, presented by Breakaway Functional Medicine! 📸After you cross the finish l...
09/12/2026

New this year: the Finish Time Selfie Station, presented by Breakaway Functional Medicine! 📸

After you cross the finish line, grab your medal and snap a photo with your official time on screen. The perfect way to capture your race day moment!

A huge THANK YOU to Breakaway Functional Medicine for helping us bring this new experience to our runners! 🏃‍♂️🏅

First look at the 2026 Bismarck Marathon bib. Still color-coded by race so you can spot your people on the course. Pick ...
09/11/2026

First look at the 2026 Bismarck Marathon bib. Still color-coded by race so you can spot your people on the course. Pick yours up Friday, September 18 at Scheels, 10 AM to 8 PM.

Track the race live. RaceRecord is the app presented by for following runners at the Bismarck Marathon on September 19....
09/11/2026

Track the race live. RaceRecord is the app presented by for following runners at the Bismarck Marathon on September 19.

Download RaceRecord from the App Store or Google Play, then search "The Bismarck Marathon" (or find us under Upcoming Events). Tap a runner's profile and hit the heart icon to get live tracking alerts for them.

Want event updates too? Scroll to the bottom of the Explore screen and turn on Event Announcement Notifications - that's what triggers push notifications for event updates about race day.

📲 racerecord.com/mobileApp/download/9

The 45th Bismarck Marathon runs on volunteers - more than 500 of them. Water stations, course marshals, packet pickup, t...
09/10/2026

The 45th Bismarck Marathon runs on volunteers - more than 500 of them. Water stations, course marshals, packet pickup, the finish line. This race exists because of you.
✓ Free volunteer shirt
✓ Support the local running community
✓ Groups of 10 or more: $25 donated per volunteer to the charity of your choice

Sign up for Saturday, September 19 → signup.com/go/tjPiYBt

Switching races ends today!Registration transfers and distance changes for the Bismarck Marathon close at midnight tonig...
09/10/2026

Switching races ends today!
Registration transfers and distance changes for the Bismarck Marathon close at midnight tonight.

Moving up, moving down, or handing your bib to someone else - get it done before then. Log in to Race Roster and make the change.

After midnight, this window closes for good. Contact info is in our bio if you run into an issue.

🍳 We’re excited to announce Kroll’s Diner – Bismarck North is helping fuel our Bismarck Marathon volunteers on race day!...
09/09/2026

🍳 We’re excited to announce Kroll’s Diner – Bismarck North is helping fuel our Bismarck Marathon volunteers on race day!

A huge THANK YOU to Kroll’s Diner for generously providing food for the incredible volunteers who help make the Bismarck Marathon possible! 🙌

We’re grateful to have local businesses like Kroll’s stepping up to support the people behind the scenes who keep race day running strong.

Thank you, Kroll’s Diner! 💙🏃‍♂️

We’re excited to have Thrivent joining us at the 2026 Bismarck Marathon and bringing generosity to race day through thei...
09/09/2026

We’re excited to have Thrivent joining us at the 2026 Bismarck Marathon and bringing generosity to race day through their Where Money Means More™ mission!

Stop by the Thrivent tent and:

🎟️ Scratch to Give: Every adult attendee can scratch a card to reveal a donation amount, then choose where Thrivent will donate that amount on their behalf to BIO Girls at absolutely no cost to you! Choose between supporting Financial Assistance for girls to participate in BIO Girls programs or Mission Support to help those programs continue to grow.

💛 Spread Some Kindness: Assemble a Kindness Kit to take home and give to someone who could use a little extra encouragement.

Thank you Thrivent for helping every mile mean more during the Bismarck Marathon. 💙

SPECTATORS! This is for you! Come out on Saturday, September 19 and help us create an incredible race-day atmosphere for...
09/08/2026

SPECTATORS! This is for you!

Come out on Saturday, September 19 and help us create an incredible race-day atmosphere for runners throughout Bismarck.

Whether you’re cheering on family, friends or thousands of runners you’ve never met, here are a few things to know:

📍 Pick your cheering spot!
Check out the course map and find a location along the route to make some noise and encourage runners as they pass.

👏 Bring the energy!
Signs, cowbells, costumes and plenty of cheering are encouraged! A little extra energy from the sidelines can go a long way, especially during those later miles.

🤝 Make a meeting plan.
Before the race begins, decide where you’ll reconnect with your runner afterward. Runner’s Alley at the North Dakota State Capitol Grounds, the ND Heritage Center or another predetermined location are great options.

🚫 Keep the course clear.
Please stay off the course and be mindful of runners, volunteers and race officials. Spectators should never cross the course when runners are approaching.

🚁 The entire course is a No-Drone Zone.
Unless approved in advance, drones are prohibited anywhere along the course, including above runners and spectators.

Most importantly, SHOW UP & GET LOUD! 🎉 Every cheer, sign and high-five helps make 26.2 miles feel a little shorter.

We’ll see you along the course on September 19! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

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Bismarck, ND
58507

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