Marathon Relay Registration

• Prices increase by $5 each month until race day, starting May 1st.
  • January 1: $37.60 per runner/$188 per team (26.2% off race day prices)
  • Feb. 1 – April 30: $40 per runner
  • May 1: $45 per runner
  • Race Day (September 22, 2024): $70 per runner

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.

Sunday, September 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. Typically, the BNSF Railway Marathon Relay will start simultaneously with the MDU Resources Full Marathon, which typically will start at 7:30 AM CT.

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 marathon: 3:30, 3:45, 4:00, 4:15, and 4:30.

The following times are the paces times for the half marathon: 1:40, 1:50, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30, 2:45.

Send this to your teammates

• It can be a challenge for relay teams who do not know their team members and thus have difficulty finding their teammate when handing-off. It is important that teams communicate with each other to ensure everyone on the team knows who they will be handing off to during the event.
• Have your team wear something unique or a distinctive color to help them stick out from the crowd.
• It is your team’s responsibility to make sure each team member is at the exchange zone in plenty of time to make the hand-off of the ankle strap with the timing chip.

Distances

• 3.2 mi.– Corner of Pirates Loop SE and Marina Road (at the bottom of the bridge)
• 6 mi. – Riverwood Golf Course Parking Lot (at mile 9.2)
• 6.1 mi. – Santa Maria Lane (frontage road, at mile 15.3)
• 5.6 mi. – Walt Neuen’s Memorial Horse Park (at mile 20.9)
• 5.3 mi. – Finish line (ND State Capitol Grounds)

* Relay exchange zone 4 participants SHOULD NOT park in the Nishu Bowmen Club Archery parking lot*

Elevation maps, including the location of aid stations, will be released when available before the race. The Bismarck Marathon route starts at the North Dakota State Capital Grounds.

Stay tuned for more information about the updated elevation profile of the race and more.

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.

Marathon Relay Awards:

• Corporate Relay Winner: $500 to the charity of their choice, a traveling Bismarck Marathon trophy, and (5) Bismarck Marathon blankets
• Additional Categories of Relay Teams: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place awards, blankets for each member of the team

Categories:

• Corporate
• All Male
• All Female
• Co-Ed
• Masters (40+)

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.