Full Marathon Registration

• • Sept. 1: $125

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.

Our route for the Bismarck Marathon will start and finish at the North Dakota State Capitol Grounds! Our full marathon route will continue to feature a fully paved course with breathtaking scenery along the Missouri River.

This course is USATF certified, and the course code is ND24005TRR.

The race starts and finished right in front of the North Dakota State Capitol Building, making for a picture-perfect finish. Plus, parts of the route now run through historic downtown Bismarck neighborhoods.

Water Station Location Descriptions

● 1: (Marathon mile 1 and 25, half mile 1 and 12) On N 1st St, east side of road, in front
of 409 N 1st St. Open: 7:00 AM. Closing estimate: 1:45 PM.
● 2: (Marathon mile 2.5 and 24, half mile 2.5 and 11) On Main Avenue, south side of
road, on the corner of Lake Ave and W Main Ave, west of Lake Ave. Open: 7:15 AM.
Closing estimate: 1:30 PM.
● 3: (Marathon and half mile 4): On path behind Broken Oar, near break in fence by
parking lot. Open: 7:15 AM. Closing estimate: 8:30 AM.
● 4: (Marathon and half mile 5): On path along Riverwood Drive, just east of the
entrance to Riverwood Golf Course. Open: 7:30 AM. Closing estimate: 8:45 AM.
● 5: (Marathon and half mile 6.5) On Munich Dr, on south side of road, between Reno
and Washington. Open 7:45 AM. Closing estimate: 9:15 AM.
● 6: (Marathon mile 8) On University Dr path, south side of road, just to the east of S
12th St. Open: 7:45 AM. Closing estimate: 9:30 AM.
● 7: (Marathon mile 9.75 and 10.25) On University Dr path, west side of road, at first
turn off south of E Burleigh Ave and south of United Tribes tunnel. Open: 8:00 AM.
Closing estimate: 10:15 AM.
● 8: (Marathon mile 11.5) On Cottonwood path, south of lake, near path intersection of
north and south trails. Open: 8:00 AM. Closing estimate: 10:30 AM.
● 9: (Marathon mile 12.5) On Cottonwood path, just prior to crossing Santa Fe. Access
through the soccer parking lot. Open: 8:15 AM. Closing estimate: 10:30 AM.
● 10: (Marathon mile 13.5) On Marietta Dr, where road travels east-west, south side of
road, mid way down road. Open: 8:15 AM. Closing estimate: 11:00 AM.
● 11: (Marathon mile 15) On Lennox Dr, north side of road, halfway between Peach Tree
Dr and Boston Dr. Open: 8:30 AM. Closing estimate: 11:15 AM.
● 12: (Marathon mile 16) On Burleigh bike path, at intersection with Meridian Dr, west of
Meridian Dr. Open: 8:30 AM. Closing estimate: 11:30 AM.
● 13: (Marathon mile 18) On Santa Maria Ln, east side of road, halfway down road.
Open: 8:45 AM. Closing estimate: Noon.
● 14: (Marathon mile 19.5) On Burleigh path, east of Tavis Rd at entrance to open land
near tornado siren. Open: 9:00 AM. Closing estimate: 12:30 PM.
● 15: (Marathon mile 21, half mile 8) On Riverwood Drive path, just north of entrance to
Nishu Bowmen Club archery range. Open: 7:45 AM. Closing estimate: 12:45 PM.
● 16: (Marathon mile 22, half mile 8.5) On Riverwood Drive path, at maintenance
entrance to Riverwood golf course, just to the south of the W Bismarck Expy tunnel.
Open: 7:45 AM. Closing estimate: 1:00 PM.
● 17: (Marathon mile 23, half mile 10) On Riverfront Trail along Riverside Park Rd, in
front of Sertoma Community Center near Superslide Amusement Park. Open: 8:00
AM. Closing estimate: 1:15 PM.
● 18: (10k mile 2.5) On Ward Road bike path, at entrance to Lady J’s Catering (west
parking lot). Open: 7:30 AM. Closing estimate: 9:00 AM.
● 19: (10k mile 4.3, 5k mile 1.3) On N 1st St, south side of road just east of N Mandan
St. Open: 7:30 AM. Closing estimate: 9:30 AM.

Spiffy Biff Location Descriptions
● S1: (Capitol start / finish area): Quantity 36. 24 of them located near rear
parking lot for DOT, just west of the Sakakawea statue, south side of the road.
11 of them located south of finish line, on capitol loop, on east side of road,
north of library entrance sidewalk. 1 located near start/finish line for race
announcer and timer use.
● S2: (Marathon mile 2.5 and 24, half mile 2.5 and 11) Quantity 5 on Main
Avenue, south side of road, on the corner of Lake Ave and W Main Ave, west of
Lake Ave.
● S3: (Marathon and half mile 5): Quantity 5 on path along Riverwood Drive, just
west of the entrance to Riverwood Golf Course.
● S4: (Marathon mile 7.5 and 13): Quantity 4 on South 3rd St, just south of
Ascension Church and north of drainage ditch, on the west side of 3rd St along
path that travels to the west along the drainage ditch.
● S5: (Marathon mile 11.5) Quantity 4 on Cottonwood path, south of lake, near
path intersection of north/south and east/west trails.
● S6: (Marathon mile 18) Quantity 3 on Santa Maria Ln, west side of road,
halfway down road.
● S7: (Marathon mile 21, half mile 8) Quantity 4 on Riverwood Drive path, just
south of entrance to Nishu Bowmen Club archery range.
● S8: (Marathon mile 23, half mile 10) Quantity 3 on Riverfront Trail along
Riverside Park Rd, in front of Sertoma Community Center near Superslide
Amusement Park.
● S9: (10k mile 4.5, 5k mile 1.5) Quantity 5 on E Arikara Ave, south side of road,
near N 2nd St.
● S10: Quantity 1 located by crosswalk near Expressway tunnel to the west of
Riverwood golf course parking lot entrance for police/volunteer use.

Billboard Location Descriptions

● B1: Near Washington, at entrance to YMCA nearest to Cherokee St. Sign to be
placed directly on curb/boulevard between YMCA entrance and ice rink parking
lot, perpendicular to Washington St. Front edge of sign to be set back just
behind stop sign so the sign and traffic are both visible for those leaving the
YMCA.
● B2: On S Washington St, near crosswalk for bike path that runs along the
drainage ditch. Sign to be placed on the east side of the road, south of the path,
in the grassy area. Lettering on both sides of sign so it’s visible from both
directions.
● B3: On the west side of Tavis Rd, near Burleigh Ave intersection.
● B4: Along Riverwood Drive, west side of road, just southwest of the path and
tunnel that runs under W Bismarck Expy.

Saturday, September 20 – Race Day Schedule

7:30 AM  MDU Resources Full Marathon, Basin Electric Power Coop. Half Marathon, and BNSF Railway Marathon Relay races start

2 PM Course Closes

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

The following times are the pace times for the Full Marathon: 3:30, 3:40, 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 5:00

Pacers from On Pace Race

Full Marathon Awards:

• Overall male and female winners: $250 and an engraved water bottle.
• Overall male and female masters (40+): $150 and an engraved water bottle.
• All-time race record bonus: $1,500
• Marathon car seat cover towels are presented to the top three age group winners in the following age categories: 29 & Under, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

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. 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 Capitol 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 from 10 AM to 9 PM on Friday, September 19th.

More information can be found on the Packet Pick-Up page.