Monument Marathon

Event overview

The Monument Marathon is a road and trail running event held in Scottsbluff and Gering, Nebraska. The event supports student scholarships and uses sections of the historic Oregon Trail and public trails around the Scotts Bluff National Monument. Routes pass through Wildcat Hills, Mitchell Pass, and surrounding valleys, fields, and neighborhoods. Course maps and a course video are available.

Course and distances

The full marathon begins in Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area, descends into Gering Valley, and circles the Scotts Bluff National Monument on trails open to the public only on this day. The half marathon starts at Robidoux RV Park, joins the full route through Mitchell Pass, and continues the 360 degree circuit of the Monument past water, badlands, cornfields, and neighborhoods. The half marathon relay is a three-runner team with set leg distances on dirt, gravel, and neighborhood roads. The 5K route offers views of Scotts Bluff, Dome Rock, and Mitchell Pass and is roughly half pavement and half gravel or dirt. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

• Full marathon
• Half marathon
• Half marathon relay - three runners, legs of 5.0, 4.6, and 3.5 miles
• 5K
• Corporate Challenge

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