- Weather
- 62°Ftypical start
- Field size
- ~2,500 runners
- Course
- Net downhill
- Elevation
- 150 ft gain · -1,400 ft net
Provo Canyon alongside Bridal Veil Falls
PR9.1Weather7.3Experience7.7
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Mid-July · Mountain West · Point-to-Point
Big Sky Marathon
Ennis, MT
Event: Big Sky Marathon (Full)
- Best for PR
- Boston Qualifier
- Scenic
Registration opens on the organizer's site
- Typical start temp
- 60°F(estimated)
- Field size
- ~300 runners(estimated)
- Course
- Net downhill
- Elevation
- 200 ft gain · -3,600 ft net(estimated)
Why runners choose this race
A point-to-point course around Ennis, MT, that gives back elevation for most of the race.
Good fit if
- · PR attempts
- · Boston qualification
- · Runners who care about scenery
- · Runners who want a low-key start
Think twice if
- · You want crowds and on-course energy
Course and logistics
- Course type
- Point-to-Point
- Surface
- Road
- Total gain
- 200 ft(estimated)
- Total loss
- 3,800 ft(estimated)
- Net elevation
- -3,600 ft(estimated)
- Field size
- ~300 runners(estimated)
- Crowd support
- Quiet, low-key
- Entry
- Moderate
- Entry fee
- $100(most recent listed price)
- Day of week
- Sunday
- Start / finish
- Start and finish in different locations
Race details
- Typical timing
- Mid-July
- Next confirmed date
- Sunday, July 11, 2027
- Registration
- Open now
- Region
- Mountain West
- Editorial tier
- Recommended
- Prestige
- 6.0/10(estimated)
- Data last reviewed
- 2026-08-26
Event: Big Sky Marathon (Full)
Good to know
- Best for PR
- Boston Qualifier
- Scenic
- Point-to-point
- Net downhill
Race-day weather
Modelled from location, month and coastal proximity — not verified race history.
ExcellentGoodWarmHeat risk
Typical start sits at 60°F — warm for racing.
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- Course
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