Highlights
Fast, flat course open to runners and walkers
All runners receive a swag bag of items and a finisher’s medal
7:40 AM
(Subject to Change)
The race course is filled with FUN
2026 Race Swag
Every registration for the SCHEELS 5K includes a Bismarck Marathon shirt and race water bottle. Shirt and bottle at packet pickup. Medal at the finish line.
Last Year’s 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 and fully paved course!
Race Details
5K Registration
- Jan. 1: $35
- Feb. 1: $45
- May 1: $50
- July 1: $55
- Aug. 1: $60
- Sept. 1: $65
Registration fees for The Bismarck Marathon are non-refundable. Deferrals are not offered to future years. However, runners are welcome to use the transfer feature on Race Roster at their own expense to change to a different distance or runner. To learn more, please see the Race Roster information page here.
The 2026 maps are below.
Our route for the 2026 Bismarck Marathon will start and finish at the North Dakota State Capitol Grounds!
This course is USATF certified, and the course code is ND25011TRR.
Water Station Locations
● Water Station at mile 1.3.
Spiffy Biff Location Descriptions
● Bathrooms are located at miles 0 and 1.5.
Saturday, September 19 – Race Day Schedule
- TBA
This schedule is subject to change. The Bismarck Marathon will never change the schedule without notifying its registrants.
Parking at the North Dakota State Capitol Grounds is limited and will fill up quickly on race day.
The Bismarck Marathon and officials from the North Dakota State Capitol are working together to create the best parking experience for all runners on race day.
Parking will not be allowed along the main loop of the Capital Grounds to prioritize runner safety. For more information, please see the parking information page here.
Race Packet Pick-up
Packet Pick-up information will be released closer to race day.
More information can be found on the Packet Pick-Up page.