Late June · Mountain West · Point-to-Point

Missoula Marathon

Missoula, MT

Classic Big Sky country finish across bridge

Best for PR
Boston Qualifier
Scenic

Official site

Opens the race organizer's website

Typical start temp: 54°F(estimated)
Field size: ~1,500 runners(estimated)
Course: Net downhill
Elevation: 180 ft gain · -400 ft net(estimated)

Why runners choose this race

A point-to-point course around Missoula, MT, that gives back elevation for most of the race.

Good fit if

· PR attempts
· Boston qualification
· Runners who care about scenery

Think twice if

No notable warnings in the data.

Course and logistics

Course type: Point-to-Point
Surface: Road
Total gain: 180 ft(estimated)
Total loss: 580 ft(estimated)
Net elevation: -400 ft(estimated)
Field size: ~1,500 runners(estimated)
Crowd support: Pockets of spectators
Entry: Data coming soon
Start / finish: Start and finish in different locations

Race details

Typical timing: Late June
Region: Mountain West
Editorial tier: Featured
Data last reviewed: 2026-08-26

Classic Big Sky country finish across bridge

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.

Typical start

54°F(estimated)

By midday

65°F(estimated)

Dew point

42°F(estimated)

ExcellentGoodWarmHeat risk

Typical start sits at 54°F — good conditions.

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