• This is our 4th annual Capital City Challenger race!
• This year our 5K race will take place on Saturday, September 21st (TIME TBD). Runners are invited to participate in the SCHEELS 5K and one of our Sunday races (Touchstone Energy Half Marathon, MDU Resources Full Marathon, and BNSF Railway Marathon Relay) to complete our Weekend Challenge and receive an exclusive challenge finisher medal.

Challenger Registration Fee

• The Capital City Challenger registration fee is just an extra $25 on top of your race fee!
• Yes, really! An extra $25 and you get to run an EXTRA race, EXTRA race swag, and an EXTRA medal!

Race Caps

• We have to set a hard cap of 500 runners on the Capital City Challenger. Secure your extra race, extra swag, and extra medal by registering now!

Saturday, Sept. 21 & Sunday, Sept. 22 – 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.

Our route for the 2024 Bismarck Marathon will start and finish at the North Dakota State Capital Grounds!

Our full marathon route (same as marathon relay) is a fully paved course with breathtaking scenery along the Missouri River!

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.

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.

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.