10K | Bismarck Marathon

Highlights

USATF Dakotas Championship Race

All participants receive 2024 Bismarck Marathon swag

Takes place on Saturday, September 21st

All participants receive a finisher’s medal

2024 Race Swag

Our 2024 Race Swag is coming soon! Stay tuned to find out what comes with your registration for the Sanford Health 10K.

2024 Finisher’s Medals

After you finish a race at the Bismarck Marathon presented by MDU Resources Group Inc., you’ll receive a custom finisher’s medal!

Every medal is customized with the Bismarck Marathon logo, the date, and an empty space for you to remember your new PR time on our fast, flat, and fully paved course!

Race Details

10K Registration
  • Prices increase by $5 each month until race day, starting June 1st.
    • February 1 – May 31: $60
    • June 1: $65
    • Race Day (September 21, 2024): $85
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Our route for the 2024 Bismarck Marathon will start and finish at the North Dakota State Capital Grounds!

Our 10K route will continue to feature a fully paved course. The race starts and finished right in front of the North Dakota State Capital Building, making for a picture-perfect finish. Plus, parts of the route now run through historic downtown Bismarck neighborhoods.

We’re making adjustments to our 2024 Sanford Health 10K route. Stay tuned for more information on our new route, and check back here closer to race day for the map when it becomes available.

Saturday, September 21 – Race Day Schedule
  • We’re still working hard to finalize the day of the event schedule. Check back here closer to the event for more information.

This schedule is subject to change. The Bismarck Marathon will never change the schedule without notifying its registrants.

10K Awards Information
  • The top overall male and female 10K finishers win a marathon blanket and an engraved water bottle.

Parking at the North Dakota State Capital Grounds is limited and will fill up quickly on race day. 

The Bismarck Marathon and officials from the North Dakota State Capital are working together to create the best parking experience for all runners on race day. Stay tuned for an updated parking map with the best locations to park, where not to park, and more.

Parking will not be allowed along the main loop of the Capital Grounds to prioritize runner safety.

Race Packet Pick-up

All runners are sure to check-in, pick up their race bib & swag at the Bismarck SCHEELS prior to attending the race. Stay tuned for the schedule for when you can pick up your packet prior to the race. More information will be updated here when it becomes available.

Packet pick-up is typically located in the East wing of SCHEELS next to Gina’s Cafe and Kirkwood Mall.

Aid stations are located every 1 to 2 miles with water and Powerade. At the finish line we also have a recovery tent with Sanford athletic trainers and our MDU power up station with bananas, chocolate milk, and other snacks to refuel. An ambulance is also on-site at the event.

The USTAF Dakotas Championships Lives Here

The Bismarck Marathon is proud to be recognized as the USTAF Dakotas Championship for the:

  • Half Marathon presented by Touchstone Energy Cooperatives
  • 10K presented by Sanford Health

Click to read more about a USATF Dakotas Membership here.

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