- Weather
- 53°Ftypical start
- Field size
- ~1,500 runners
- Course
- Net downhill
- Elevation
- 150 ft gain · -1,200 ft net
Event listed as: Marathon
PR9.5Weather8.8Experience7.2
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Mid-September · Mountain West · Point-to-Point
Bozeman Marathon
Bozeman, MT
Gallatin Valley mountain backdrop
- Best for PR
- Boston Qualifier
- Scenic
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- Typical start temp
- 52°F(estimated)
- Field size
- ~800 runners(estimated)
- Course
- Net downhill
- Elevation
- 150 ft gain · -800 ft net(estimated)
Why runners choose this race
A point-to-point course around Bozeman, 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
- 150 ft(estimated)
- Total loss
- 950 ft(estimated)
- Net elevation
- -800 ft(estimated)
- Field size
- ~800 runners(estimated)
- Crowd support
- Quiet, low-key
- Entry
- Data coming soon
- Start / finish
- Start and finish in different locations
Race details
- Typical timing
- Mid-September
- Region
- Mountain West
- Editorial tier
- Featured
- Data last reviewed
- 2026-08-26
Gallatin Valley mountain backdrop
Good to know
- Best for PR
- Boston Qualifier
- Scenic
- Point-to-point
- Net downhill
- Destination race
Race-day weather
Modelled from location, month and coastal proximity — not verified race history.
ExcellentGoodWarmHeat risk
Typical start sits at 52°F — excellent marathon conditions.
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- Course
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