The Bismarck Marathon
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Event overview
The Bismarck Marathon is an annual road-racing event held in Bismarck, North Dakota. The 45th edition is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026, with activities centered at the North Dakota State Capitol Grounds. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) and is described as North Dakota's longest-running marathon.
Race options and registration
The event program includes multiple race formats and community activities:
- Full Marathon
- Half Marathon
- BNSF Railway Marathon Relay
- 10K
- 5K
- Kids Races
- BisBark Dog Walk
- Jerome’s Distributing Pub Crawl
Registration for the 45th Bismarck Marathon is set to open January 1, 2026. The event site also provides standard race information such as a race map, packet pick-up details, parking information, race-day amenities, and results. Sponsors and community partners are listed by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.