Missoula Marathon
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Event overview
The Missoula Marathon Weekend takes place in Missoula, Montana, on June 26-28, 2026. It is presented by Young Mazda Missoula and organized by Run Wild Missoula, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The event was created by local members of Run Wild Missoula to share the area’s scenery and unique feel with visiting runners.
Races and course details
Races held include:
- Marathon - flat, fast, USATF certified, Boston Qualifier.
- Half Marathon - flat, fast, USATF certified.
- Tony Banovich 5K - includes a soft race shirt, finishers medal, and chip timing.
- Beer Run - a relaxed 3-mile route on Friday night.
- Missoula Kids Marathon - non-competitive, non-timed; logging marathon plus a one-mile fun run for children ages 13 and under.
Other weekend features include the Big 3 Challenge, a 5K Workplace Wellness Challenge, and an expo packet pickup. The event has received recognition from Runner's World and BibRave, including Best Marathon in the U.S. (Runner's World readers, 2010) and BibRave100 acknowledgments (2017, 2018). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.